Flint City Council accepting applications for vacant 1st Ward council seat

Flint, MI— Flint City Council is accepting applications for the 1st ward council seat following the death of longtime Flint City Councilman Eric Mays on Feb. 24. Mays was serving his third-term as a council member at the time of his passing.

According to a news release from the city clerk’s office, “council must appoint a new member within 30 days,” per Flint City Charter. In addition, “council shall schedule a primary election as soon as possible, to be followed by a special election to fill the office for the balance of the unexpired term. The person appointed by city council shall serve until the special election is held and a candidate certified as elected.”

Those who wish to apply for the vacant council position must be a registered voter, and resident of the 1^st ward. Applicants should mail a resume, CV, biography, or letter of interest as “application” to:

ATTN: 1^st Ward Vacancy

Davina Donahue, City Clerk

Flint City Hall, 2^nd Floor

1101 S. Saginaw St.

Flint, MI 48502

This information can also be emailed to cityclerk@cityofflint.com.

Applications will be accepted starting Monday, March 4 until Monday, March 18 at 5 p.m.

For more information, please contact the city clerk’s office at 810-766-7414.