Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan
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of Flint, Michigan
is currently a strong Mayor. In Flint's previous 1929 charter, the Mayor was one of the City Commissioners.
Mayor
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of Flint, Michigan
Flint, Michigan
Flint is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and is located along the Flint River, northwest of Detroit. The U.S. Census Bureau reports the 2010 population to be placed at 102,434, making Flint the seventh largest city in Michigan. It is the county seat of Genesee County which lies in the...
is currently a strong Mayor. In Flint's previous 1929 charter, the Mayor was one of the City Commissioners.
1855-1888
The mayor was one of many city wide elected officers including the Recorder, Supervisor, Treasurer, Marshal, Directors of the Poor, School Inspector and Justices of the Peace. Additionally, other administrative officers were selected by wards.| Mayor | Start of Term | End of Term | Notes | |
| Grant Decker Grant Decker Grant Decker was the first mayor of the Village of Flint, Michigan serving from 1855-1856. He was a merchant, miller and in the lumber businesses at some time in his life.-Early life:... |
1855 | 1856 | ||
| Robert J. S. Page Robert J. S. Page Robert J. S. Page was the second mayor of the Village of Flint, Michigan serving from 1856-1857.-Early life:Page was an attorney that came to Flint in 1838. On October 22, 1844, he was appointed receiver in the Genesee District office of the U.S. Land Office.-Political life:In 1850, he was... |
1856 | 1857 | ||
| Henry M. Henderson Henry M. Henderson Henry M. Henderson was the third mayor of the Village of Flint, Michigan serving from 1857 to 1858.-Early life:In 1836, Henry M. Henderson left Livingston county, New York and came to Flint opening a dry goods business together with his brother, James. In 1842, the brother constructed the... |
1857 | 1858 | ||
| William M. Fenton William M. Fenton William Matthew Fenton was a politician from the U. S. state of Michigan.-Early life:Fenton was born in Norwich, New York in 1808 and graduated at the top of his class in 1826 at Hamilton College. In 1827, he sailed four years on the ocean, becoming mate of a merchant vessel... |
1858 | 1860 | Some records show Porter Hazelton Porter Hazelton -Early life:With his two brothers, George and Edgar, and Ezekial Ewing constructed a bridge across the Flint River for the State of Michigan. With no money to pay them, they received most of the now Hazelton Township in Shiwassee County to the partners which they proceeded to sell to settlers and... as Mayor from 1859-1860 |
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| Henry H. Crapo Henry H. Crapo Henry Howland Crapo was the 14th Governor of Michigan during the end of the American Civil War and the beginning of Reconstruction.-Early life in Massachusetts:... |
1860 | 1861 | ||
| Ephraim S. Williams Ephraim S. Williams Ephraim Smith Williams was the seventh mayor of the Village of Flint, Michigan serving from 1861 to 1862.-Early life:Came to Detroit, Michigan at age 13 in 1815.... |
1861 | 1862 | ||
| William Paterson William Paterson (Michigan politician) William Paterson was a Michigan politician and the seventh mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan serving from 1862 to 1863.-Political life:in 1845, he was elect Supervisor of Flint Township and served until 1847. He served in that same office in 1851 to 1852 and again in 1854 to 1855... |
1862 | 1863 | ||
| William Hamilton William Hamilton (Flint politician) William Hamilton was a Michigan Politician that was the ninth and 18th mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan serving from 1863–65 and 1876-77.-Political life:... |
1863 | 1865 | ||
| William B. McCreery William B. McCreery -Early life:McCreery was born on August 27, 1836 in Mt. Morris, Livingston County, New York. In 1859, he was admitted to the county bar.-Civil War:... |
1865 | 1867 | ||
| Austin B. Witherbee Austin B. Witherbee -Occupation:Witherbee ran a self named drug store downtown and sold it to Charles A. Mason, another mayor of Flint and now the name of a new grocery store set to open in spring 2009 to serve the downtown area at the corner of King Avenue and University Drive, the former old Hats by Jake building.He... |
1867 | 1868 | ||
| Samuel M. Axford | 1868 | 1869 | ||
| William S. Patrick William S. Patrick -Political life:He was elected as the twelfth mayor of the Village of Flint in 1869, serving a single 1-year term.-References:... |
1869 | 1870 | ||
| James B. Walker James B. Walker -Early life:Walker was born in 1812 in Locke, Cayuga County, New York. He came to Flint, Michigan in 1836 and began working in as a clerk in Beach & Wesson dry goods store. Later, H.M. Henderson's dry goods store employed him. From 1838 to 1842, Walker operated a mercantile business on the north... |
1870 | 1871 | ||
| David Spencer Fox David Spencer Fox -Early life:In 1817, Fox was born in Warren County, Pennsylvania. His grandfather was a Revolutionary War soldier. He gained employment with a shingles manufacturing company. He came to Michigan in 1846... |
1871 | 1873 | ||
| George H. Durand George H. Durand George Harman Durand was a politician, jurist, and attorney from the U.S. state of Michigan.-Early life:Durand was born in Cobleskill, New York. He attended the common schools and Genesee Wesleyan Seminary at Lima, New York... |
1873 | 1875 | ||
| Alexander McFarland Alexander McFarland -Political life:McFarland was elect for the 1st Ward, Alderman twice back to back beginning in 1861. He was elected as mayor of the City of Flint in 1875 serving a 1-year term.-References:... |
1875 | 1876 | ||
| William Hamilton William Hamilton (Flint politician) William Hamilton was a Michigan Politician that was the ninth and 18th mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan serving from 1863–65 and 1876-77.-Political life:... |
1876 | 1877 | ||
| Edward H. Thompson Edward Hughes Thompson -Early life:On June 15, 1810, Thompson was born in Kendal, Westmorland, England. He became a lawyer and practiced out of Millard Fillmore's Buffalo law office.-Political life:... |
1877 | 1878 | ||
| Jerome Eddy Jerome Eddy (Michigan politician) Jerome Eddy was a Michigan businessman, politician and diplomat. He served on the Democratic Michigan State Central Committee and was a delegate to many Democratic State Conventions... |
1878 | 1879 | ||
| James C. Willson James C. Willson -Early life:On April 28, 1833, Willson was born in Fitzroy, Ontario. Going to New York, he attended a district school and taught for a year. Moving on to Olean, New York, he was involved in making daguerreotypes. In the fall of 1855, Willson move to Ann Arbor to study at the University of... |
1879 | 1880 | ||
| Zacheus Chase Zacheus Chase Zacheus Chase was a Michigan politician.He was elected as the mayor of the City of Flint in 1880 serving a 1-year term.-References:... |
1880 | 1881 | ||
| Charles A. Mason Charles A. Mason -Early life:Charles A. Mason purchased Austin B. Witherbee's self-named drug store downtown and ran it for 22 years. It is now the name of a new grocery store set to open in spring 2009 to serve the downtown area at the corner of King Avenue and University Drive, the former old Hats by Jake... |
1881 | 1882 | ||
| William A. Atwood William A. Atwood William A. Atwood was a Michigan politician.-Early life:On April 11, 1835, Atwood was born in Newfane, Niagara County, New York born to Asa and Fannie Atwood. Asa was a merchant who retired to farming. He joined his brother in a stave and cooperage factory at Galt, Canada. Closing the factory in... |
1882 | 1883 | ||
| George E. Newall | 1883 | 1884 | ||
| William W. Joyner William W. Joyner -Political life:Joyner served as Flint Post Office's Postmaster. He was elected as the Mayor of the City of Flint in 1884 serving a 1-year term.-References:... |
1884 | 1885 | ||
| Mathew Davison Mathew Davison -Early life:His first business was a clothing business. He was one the area's largest land owner, owning large amounts of farm land. He served as the long time cashier of the Union Trust and Savings Bank.-Political life:... |
1885 | 1886 | ||
| George T. Warren George T. Warren -Political life:He was elected as the Mayor of the City of Flint in 1886 for a single 1 year term.-Post-political life:Warren moved out the city by 1916.-References:... |
1886 | 1887 | ||
| John C. Dayton John C. Dayton -Early life:Dayton lived with his family on a farm in Grand Blanc Township after he was born on October 28, 1837. At age 22, he work a sharecropper farm. Jenny E. Wolverton of Saratoga County, N. Y. married Dayton on October 20, 1859 in Grand Blanc. Moving to St. Johns in 18later. After selling... |
1887 | 1888 |
1888 Charter
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| Oren Stone Oren Stone -Early life:On July 24, 1833, Stone was born in Auburn, Cayuga County, N.Y.. He started Flint Woolen Mills with a partner and was owner of Stone's Opera House.-Political life:He was elected as the Mayor of City of Flint in 1888 for a single 1 year term.... |
1888 | 1889 | |
| Frank D. Baker Frank D. Baker (mayor) Frank D. Baker was a Michigan politician. He was an active member in the Odd Fellows, Masons, and Knights of the Maccabees.-Early life:... |
1889 | 1890 | |
| William A. Paterson William A. Paterson William A. Paterson was an American automobile maker associated with the founding of the Buick Motor Company. He created the Paterson automobile and briefly served as Mayor of the City of Flint. He was also involved in founding the Union Trust Savings Bank.-References:... |
1890 | 1891 | |
| Francis H. Rankin, Jr. Francis H. Rankin, Jr. -Early life:On December 28, 1854, Rankin was Born in Flint, Michigan to Arabella and Francis H. Rankin, Sr.. He was educated by attending the ward schools until the age of thirteen then he when to work for his father's newspaper, the Wolverine Citizen. He was a co-owner of the paper with his father... |
1891 | 1892 | |
| George E. Taylor George E. Taylor (Michigan politician) -Early life:On March 21, 1838, Taylor was born to Isaac and Margaret Taylor in Oakland County, Michigan. At the age of 18, he taught school. He started studying law at age 21 and was admitted a few short years later.-Political life:... |
1892 | 1893 | |
| Andrew J. Ward Andrew J. Ward Andrew J. Ward was a Michigan politician. He was elected as the Mayor of City of Flint in 1893 for a single 1 year term.-References:... |
1893 | 1894 | |
| Arthur C. McCall Arthur C. McCall Arthur C. McCall was a Michigan politician. He was involved in the Mason being a thirty second degree Mason and was Eminent Commander of the Knights Templar.-Early life:... |
1894 | 1894 | |
| John C. Zimmerman, Sr. John C. Zimmerman, Sr. -Early life:Zimmerman was born on May 12, 1835 in Free City of Frankfurt. He married Elizabeth Dietz.-Political life:He was elected as the Mayor of the City of Flint in 1895 for a single 1 year term.-Post-political life:... |
1895 | 1896 | |
| Samuel C. Randall Samuel C. Randall Samuel C. Randall was a Michigan politician. He was a thirty-third-degree Mason and a grand commander of Michigan Knights Templar.-Early life:... |
1896 | 1897 | |
| Milton C. Pettibone Milton C. Pettibone Milton C. Pettibone was a Michigan politician. He was a member of the Free and Accepted masons, the Royal Arch Masons, Knights of the Maccabees, and the Royal Arcanum. Additional he was a Past Eminent commander of the Genesee Valley Commandry, No. 15, K. T.... |
1897 | 1898 | |
| George R. Gold George R. Gold -Political life:In 1867, Gold was elected to the first of two terms in the office of Flint City Recorder. He was elected as the Mayor of City of Flint in 1898 for a single 1 year term.-References:... |
1898 | 1899 | |
| Hugh Alexander Crawford Hugh Alexander Crawford Hugh Alexander Crawford, also referred to as H. Alexander Crawford, or H. Alex Crawford, was a Michigan politician.-Political life:He was elected as the Mayor of City of Flint in 1899 for a single 1 year term. He was a candidate in 1900 for Michigan Presidential Elector.-Post-political... |
1899 | 1900 | |
| Charles A. Cummings Charles A. Cummings -Political life:He was elected on April 2 as the Mayor of City of Flint in 1900 for a single 1 year term.-References:... |
1900 | 1901 | |
| Clark B. Dibble Clark B. Dibble -Political life:He was elected as the Mayor of City of Flint in 1901 for a single 1 year term. He ran for the State Senate, District 13 in 1902 losing to George Barnes.-References:... |
1901 | 1902 | |
| Austin D. Alvord Austin D. Alvord -Political life:He was elected on Apr 7 as the Mayor of City of Flint in 1902 for the first of two 1 year terms. In 1910, he ran again for mayor but was defeat by Republican Guy W. Selby.-References:... |
1902 | 1904 | |
| Bruce J. McDonald Bruce J. McDonald Bruce J. McDonald was a Michigan politician. He was a Masons and the Knights Templar member.-Early life:McDonald was born in Lakeport, Michigan. At age thirteen, he move to Flint to attend Flint Union High School. After he received his high school diploma, he was employed as a messenger by the... |
1904 | 1905 | |
| David D. Aitken David D. Aitken David Demerest Aitken was a U.S. Representative from the state of Michigan.-Early life:Aitken was born on a farm in Flint Township, Michigan in Genesee County. His father, Robert P. Aitken, served in the Michigan House of Representatives 1865-1868. Aitken attended the district schools and the... |
1905 | 1906 | |
| George E. McKinley George E. McKinley -Political life:He was elected as the Mayor of City of Flint in 1906 for the first of two 1 year terms. He ran for reelection in 1908 but lost to Horace C. Spencer, the Republican candidate. In 1916, he ran for 13th District Michigan state senator but lost to Hugh A. Stewart.-References:... |
1906 | 1908 | |
| Horace C. Spencer Horace C. Spencer -Early life:In 1832, Spencer was born in Springville, Erie County, New York or possibly Coutland, New York. in 1853, he married Catherine Morris. Traveling to Michigan in 1866, he entered the hardware business until 1880. In 1877, he invested his money as one of the original stockholders in the... |
1908 | 1909 | |
| Guy W. Selby Guy W. Selby -Political life:He was elected as the Mayor of City of Flint in 1909 for the first of two 1 year terms. defeating the incumbent. In the 1910 election, he defeated former mayor Austin D. Alvord.-Post-political life:... |
1909 | 1911 | |
| John A. C. Menton John A. C. Menton John A. C. Menton was an American politician, the only Socialist mayor of Flint, Michigan . Menton was not only a member of the Socialist Party of America, he was also secretary-treasurer of the Central Labor Council and president of the local cigarmakers union, one of the largest in the city. In... |
1911 | 1912 | |
| Charles Stewart Mott Charles Stewart Mott Charles Stewart Mott was a businessman, philanthropist and the 50th and 55th Mayor of Flint, Michigan.-Early life:... |
1912 | 1914 | |
| John R. MacDonald John R. MacDonald John R. MacDonald was a Michigan politician. He was a member of Knights of the Loyal Guard, Freemasons, Shriners and Knights of Pythias.-Early life:... |
1914 | 1915 | |
| William H. McKeighan William H. McKeighan -Political life:He was elected several times to the office of Mayor of City of Flint. His first time in 1915 for a single 1 year term then again in 1922 defeating Marvin C. Barney, Citizens Party candidate. A recall election to remove McKeighan in 1927 failed during which the police arrested... |
1915 | 1916 | |
| Earl F. Johnson Earl F. Johnson -Political life:In 1900, Johnson was a Michigan Alternate delegate to the Republican National Convention. He was elected as the Mayor of City of Flint in 1916 for a single 1 year term.-References:... |
1916 | 1917 | |
| George C. Kellar George C. Kellar -Political life:Kellar was an Alderman and President Pro Temp of the Flint City Common Council in 1916-1917. He was elected twice as the Mayor of City of Flint first in 1917 for a single 1 year term then again for another term in 1919. In 1934, he was a Genesee County 1st District Michigan state... |
1917 | 1918 | |
| Charles Stewart Mott Charles Stewart Mott Charles Stewart Mott was a businessman, philanthropist and the 50th and 55th Mayor of Flint, Michigan.-Early life:... |
1918 | 1919 | |
| George C. Kellar George C. Kellar -Political life:Kellar was an Alderman and President Pro Temp of the Flint City Common Council in 1916-1917. He was elected twice as the Mayor of City of Flint first in 1917 for a single 1 year term then again for another term in 1919. In 1934, he was a Genesee County 1st District Michigan state... |
1919 | 1920 | |
| Edwin W. Atwood Edwin W. Atwood -Political life:He was elected as the Mayor of City of Flint in 1920 for a two 1 year terms. He was re-elected unopposed in 1921. In 1928, Atwood was a Michigan delegate to Republican National Convention.-External links:... |
1920 | 1922 | |
| William H. McKeighan William H. McKeighan -Political life:He was elected several times to the office of Mayor of City of Flint. His first time in 1915 for a single 1 year term then again in 1922 defeating Marvin C. Barney, Citizens Party candidate. A recall election to remove McKeighan in 1927 failed during which the police arrested... |
1922 | 1923 | |
| David R. Cuthbertson David R. Cuthbertson -Political life:He was elected as the Mayor of City of Flint in 1923 for a single 1 year term defeating the incumbent mayor, William H. McKeighan.-Recall Election 1924 Results:... |
1923 | 1924 | |
| Judson L. Transue Judson L. Transue -Political life:He was elected as the Mayor of City of Flint in 1924 for three 1 year terms. Transue was supported by the Ku Klux Klan, who mounted A recall effort of his predecessor, Cuthbertson, for his appointment of a Catholic Police Chief, James P. Cole. Despite the KKK's support, he kept... |
1924 | 1927 | |
| William H. McKeighan William H. McKeighan -Political life:He was elected several times to the office of Mayor of City of Flint. His first time in 1915 for a single 1 year term then again in 1922 defeating Marvin C. Barney, Citizens Party candidate. A recall election to remove McKeighan in 1927 failed during which the police arrested... |
1927 | 1928 | |
| Ray A. Brownell Ray A. Brownell -Political life:He was elected as the Mayor of City of Flint in 1929 for a single 1 year terms. The City Commission select him as Mayor in 1933 for a single year. He was last of the directly elected Flint Mayors until 1975.-References:... |
1929 | 1930 |
1929 Charter
Under the 1929 charter, Flint move to a council–manager form of government with the council call the City Commission.| Mayor | Start of Term | End of Term | Notes |
| Harvey J. Mallery Harvey J. Mallery -Political life:The Flint City Commission select him as Mayor in 1930 for a single year as the first City Commission Mayor under the 1929 charter.-References:... |
1930 | 1931 | |
| William H. McKeighan William H. McKeighan -Political life:He was elected several times to the office of Mayor of City of Flint. His first time in 1915 for a single 1 year term then again in 1922 defeating Marvin C. Barney, Citizens Party candidate. A recall election to remove McKeighan in 1927 failed during which the police arrested... |
1931 | 1933 | |
| Ray A. Brownell Ray A. Brownell -Political life:He was elected as the Mayor of City of Flint in 1929 for a single 1 year terms. The City Commission select him as Mayor in 1933 for a single year. He was last of the directly elected Flint Mayors until 1975.-References:... |
1933 | 1934 | |
| Howard J. Clifford Howard J. Clifford -Political life:The Flint City Commission select him as Mayor in 1934 for a single year.-References:... |
1934 | 1935 | |
| George E. Boysen George E. Boysen George Everett Boysen was a Michigan politician. He was employed for 24 years with the Buick Motor Company. He was a member of the Freemasons and Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.-Early life:... |
1935 | 1936 | |
| Harold E. Bradshaw Harold E. Bradshaw Harold Elmore Bradshaw was a Michigan politician. He was a member of American Legion, Forty and Eight, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Freemasons and Elks.-Early life:... |
1936 | 1938 | |
| Harry M. Comins Harry M. Comins -Political life:The Flint City Commission select him as Mayor in 1938 for two one-year terms.-References:... |
1938 | 1940 | |
| Oliver Tappin Oliver Tappin -Political life:The Flint City Commission select him as Mayor in 1940.-References:... |
1940 | 1940 | |
| William Osmund Kelly William Osmund Kelly William Osmund Kelly was a Michigan politician. He has filled the position of President for Saint Matthew Men’s Club, the Flint Bowling Association and the Michigan Chapter of the National Association of Postmasters.... |
1940 | 1944 | |
| Edwin C. McLogan Edwin C. McLogan -Political life:The Flint City Commission selected him as Mayor in 1944 and select again for another year.-Post-political life:-References:... |
1944 | 1946 | |
| Edward J. Viall Edward J. Viall -Political life:The Flint City Commission selected him as Mayor in 1946 and select again for another year.-References:... |
1946 | 1948 | |
| George G. Wills George G. Wills -Political life:The Flint City Commission selected him as Mayor in 1948 and select again for another year. In 1961, he was a primary election candidate for Michigan state constitutional convention delegate, Genesee County 2nd District.-References:... |
1948 | 1950 | |
| Paul Lovegrove Paul Lovegrove -Political life:The Flint City Commission selected him as Mayor in 1950 and select again for another year.-References:... |
1950 | 1952 | |
| Donald W. Riegle, Sr. Donald W. Riegle, Sr. -Political life:The Flint City Commission selected him as Mayor in 1952 and select again for another year.-References:... |
1952 | 1954 | |
| George M. Algoe George M. Algoe -Political life:The Flint City Commission selected him as Mayor for the years 1954-58.-Post-political life:Algoe died in 1968.-References:... |
1954 | 1958 | |
| Robert J. Egan Robert J. Egan -Political life:The Flint City Commission selected him as Mayor for the years 1958-60.-References:... |
1958 | 1960 | |
| Charles A. Mobley Charles A. Mobley -Political life:The Flint City Commission selected him as Mayor for the years 1958-60. In 1962, he ran for Michigan state representative, 1962 . He ran again in 1964 in the 82nd District.-References:... |
1960 | 1962 | |
| George R. Poulos George R. Poulos -Political life:The Flint City Commission selected him as Mayor for the years .-References:... |
1962 | 1964 | |
| Harry K. Cull Harry K. Cull -Political life:The Flint City Commission selected him as Mayor for the years 1962-64.-References:... |
1964 | 1966 | |
| Floyd J. McCree Floyd J. McCree Floyd J. McCree was a Michigan politician. He was the first African American Flint City Mayor.-Early life:In Webster Grove, Missouri McCree was born in 1923. He went to high school in St. Louis and attended Lincoln University, Jefferson City. He served in the South Pacific in World War II in the... |
1966 | 1968 | |
| Donald R. Cronin Donald R. Cronin -Political life:The Flint City Commission selected him as Mayor for the years 1968-70.-References:... |
1968 | 1970 | |
| Francis E. Limmer Francis E. Limmer Francis E. Limmer is a former mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan serving from 1970-1973.-Post-Political:Limmer was caught up in financial law violations for registration and antifraud regarding promissory notes from GT&T Limited Partnerships.... |
1970 | 1973 | |
| Paul Calvin Visser Paul Calvin Visser Paul Calvin Visser is a former mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan serving as the last mayor selected under Flint's 1929 charter-Political:In 1966, Visser ran for Michigan state house of representatives 82nd District. From 1973 to 1975, he was selected by his fellow City Commissioners as... |
1973 | 1975 |
1974 Charter
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| James W. Rutherford James W. Rutherford James W. Rutherford was a former mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan serving as the first "strong" mayor elected under Flint's 1974 charter. Rutherford served for two terms... |
1975 | 1983 |
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| James A. Sharp, Jr. James A. Sharp, Jr. James A. Sharp, Jr. is a former mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan, second "strong" mayor under Flint's 1974 Charter.-Political:Sharp defeat Rutherford at his attempt at a third term for Flint Mayor. In 1984, Sharp was select as alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan ... |
1983 | 1987 |
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| Matthew S. Collier Matthew S. Collier Matthew S. Collier is a business executive, entrepreneur, speaker and politician. He is best known as the youngest big city “strong” mayor in the United States while serving as the popularly-elected Chief Executive of his hometown of Flint, Michigan from 1987 to 1991... |
1987 | 1991 |
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| Woodrow Stanley Woodrow Stanley Woodrow Stanley, a Democratic Party politician, is a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 34th District. He was a former mayor of Flint that was recalled from office in 2002.- Early life :... |
1991 | March 5, 2002 | ? (1991-2001) Darnell Earley Darnell Earley Darnell Earley is the current city manager of Saginaw, Michigan. He served as interim mayor of Flint, Michigan after the recall of Woodrow Stanley. He is also an ordained Baptist deacon.-Early life:... (2001-2002) |
Recalled from office in third term |
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| Darnell Earley Darnell Earley Darnell Earley is the current city manager of Saginaw, Michigan. He served as interim mayor of Flint, Michigan after the recall of Woodrow Stanley. He is also an ordained Baptist deacon.-Early life:... |
March 5, 2002 | AUGUST 06, 2002 | himself | Temporary Mayor per City Charter Effectively City Administrator as of July 9 2002, due to State Michigan Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake".... appointment of Financial Manager, Ed Kurtz |
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| James W. Rutherford James W. Rutherford James W. Rutherford was a former mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan serving as the first "strong" mayor elected under Flint's 1974 charter. Rutherford served for two terms... |
AUGUST 06, 2002 | 2003 | Darnell Earley Darnell Earley Darnell Earley is the current city manager of Saginaw, Michigan. He served as interim mayor of Flint, Michigan after the recall of Woodrow Stanley. He is also an ordained Baptist deacon.-Early life:... |
elected to fill remainer of Stanley term; City still under State Financial Manager |
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| 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:... |
2003 | February 15, 2009 | Peggy Cook (2003-2007) 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:... (2007-2009) Michael Brown Michael Brown (Michigan politician) Michael Brown is the current Emergency Manager for the City of Flint. He also served as former Temporary Mayor and City Administrator of the City of Flint, Michigan after the resignation of Don Williamson.-Public service:... (2009) |
facing recall; resigns |
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| Michael Brown Michael Brown (Michigan politician) Michael Brown is the current Emergency Manager for the City of Flint. He also served as former Temporary Mayor and City Administrator of the City of Flint, Michigan after the resignation of Don Williamson.-Public service:... |
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| Dayne Walling Dayne Walling -Public and Business Life:Walling was a founder and president of the Flint Club.-Political career:In 2007, Walling ran against Don Williamson in the mayoral race losing to Williamson... |
August 5, 2009 | present | Gregory Eason | remainder of 2007-2011 term |
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