City of Flint - 1st Ward (Council Member) Choose 1
Biographical Information
What qualifications, skills, or attributes do you possess that will be an asset to the council?
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What goals/priorities would you work to achieve in your tenure of office?
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As a local public servant, how will you communicate with and represent the interests of your constituents?
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Do you believe elected officials should be required to take an oath to abide by a formal ethics agreement covering conduct, conflicts of interest, and fiduciary responsibility? Why or why not?
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What would you like voters to know about you as a public representative?
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Biographical Information
Campaign Email
arthurlw143@gmail.com
Campaign Phone
8102881286
Education
15 years
Community Involvement
Activist
Campaign Message
Integrity, Trust, Honesty, and Transparency
Endorsements
AFL-CIO
What qualifications, skills, or attributes do you possess that will be an asset to the council?
I have actively participated in local government processes since 2009, including contributing to City Charter revisions, crafting resolutions, and advocating for effective municipal policy. This gives me a clear understanding of parliamentary procedures, council operations, and fiscal oversight.
As a U.S. military veteran, I bring disciplined leadership, integrity, and a strong sense of duty to serving the community.
My years of grassroots organizing around critical local issues—such as infrastructure, public safety, and transparent government
What goals/priorities would you work to achieve in your tenure of office?
Water Infrastructure Renewal: Modernize critical water delivery and treatment systems to guarantee clean, safe drinking water for every household. Implementing real-time water quality monitoring, and securing long-term state and federal grants to fund repairs without burdening residents with unsustainable utility rate hikes.
Transform vacant and abandoned properties from public safety hazards into community assets. Focus on accelerating the removal or rehabilitation of dangerous structures, clearing overgrown lots. Work with the community with policing and neighborhood watch.
As a local public servant, how will you communicate with and represent the interests of your constituents?
Townhall and Public meeting. I will be in the community just as I am right now.
Do you believe elected officials should be required to take an oath to abide by a formal ethics agreement covering conduct, conflicts of interest, and fiduciary responsibility? Why or why not?
Being that I will take an oath the first day of service on Council. I still honor my oath that I took when I join the military. I took an oath to honor the constitution. I will honor the Flint Charter in its entirety.
What would you like voters to know about you as a public representative?
I am honest. I believe in transparency. I will not sell my soul for anything.