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COUNCIL MEMBER - CITY OF FLINT - 1ST WARD

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    Debra J. Coleman
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    Cynthia Haynes
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    Arthur Woodsoon
    (NON)

Biographical Information

What qualifications/skills/attributes do you possess that be an asset to the council?

What goals/priorities would you work to achieve in your tenure of office?

As a local public servant, how will you best communicate/interact/represent the interests of citizens?

Sadly, we are in an era of significant trust issues in public representation, do you believe that elected officials should take an oath to abide by a formal ethics agreement: specifically with regard to behavior, conflict of interest, and fiduciary responsibility? Why or why not?

Open question: What would you like voters to know about you (as a public representative)?

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With over 15 years of City Council engagement, I bring a deep understanding of parliamentary procedure, the City Charter, and a proven track record of local advocacy. I have successfully collaborated with local, state, and federal officials to tackle critical Flint issues, ranging from the water crisis to public health and cancer research.
Flint faces significant challenges, and my top priorities will be improving public safety, ensuring clean water, and tackling neighborhood blight.
Now that I am out in the community, I will continue attending meetings and hosting my own town halls. I am dedicated to listening to my constituents and ensuring all of their needs and concerns are directly addressed.
To me, integrity is paramount. Having sworn an oath to abide by the Charter, we are duty-bound to honor its principles in this matter.
I’ve stood with Flint since the water crisis, and my word to you means everything. My focus is entirely on putting our ward and our people first. I’m not interested in picking fights with whatever administration is in office; I’m interested in doing the work to move our city forward. Seniors and our generations to come.
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