Public and Business Life

Walling was a founder and president of the Flint Club.

Political career

In 2007, Walling ran against Don Williamson

Don Williamson

Donald J. Williamson is a former mayor of Flint, Michigan and businessman. He is the husband of Patsy Lou Williamson, owner of several car dealerships in the Flint area, and chairman of The Colonel's International, Inc.-Past:...

 in the mayoral race losing to Williamson. On August 4, 2009, Walling won the special general mayoral election over Genesee County Commissioner Brenda Clack

Brenda Clack

Brenda Clack is an African-American politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. She is a Democrat and was until 2009 a member of the Michigan State House of Representatives. She represented the 34th House District , which is located in Genesee County, and includes much of the city of Flint...

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In his bid to be re-elected, Walling came in first the nonpartisan general primary on August 2, 2011 with Darryl Buchanan

Darryl Buchanan

Darryl E. Buchanan is a politician, former City Administrator and City Ombudsman of the City of Flint, Michigan.-Early life:He was age 18 in 1972 becoming the first 18-year-olds to vote in a presidential election.-Political:...

 taking second to face off with him in the general election in November. On November 8, 2011, Walling defeats Buchanan 8,819 votes (56%) to 6,868 votes (44%). That same day, the Michigan State review panel declared the City of Flint to be in state of a "local government financial emergency". His authority as Flint Mayor was superseded by the appointment by Michigan Governor

Governor of Michigan

The Governor of Michigan is the chief executive of the U.S. State of Michigan. The current Governor is Rick Snyder, a member of the Republican Party.-Gubernatorial elections and term of office:...

 Rick Snyder of Michael Brown as the city's Emergency Manager on November 29 effective December 1st.

External links

• Flint Mayor's Official Webpage
• Dayne Walling's Official Campaign Website