Commissioner Bastian was elected to the City Commission on November 4, 2025. Born and raised in Royal Oak, he’s been a resident for over 40 years. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from Oakland University. Mr. Bastian is an independent Realtor whose brokerage is based in Royal Oak. He has previous experience in financial administration and project management.
Prior to his election to the Commission, he served on the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals, Historic District Commission, and the Vinsetta Bridges Task Force. He now serves on the Older Adults Advisory Board and the Commission For the Arts.
Commissioner Bastian and his wife live with their rescue cats in south Royal Oak