Flint City Council set for major shake-up following election, new members look ahead

Flint City Council set for major shake-up following election, new members look ahead

Seven new faces are preparing to join Flint City Council as one incoming member hopes to bring more cooperation, transparency and a fresh approach to City Hall.

FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Flint voters have spoken, and City Council is getting a serious shake-up following Tuesday’s general election.

Seven new members are preparing to take their seats, while two returning members will remain on the nine-member council.

But with new faces coming into City Hall, one big question remains: Will new leadership bring a new direction?

A changing City Council

Incumbent council members Ladel Lewis and Leon El-Alamin both lost their races. LaShawn Johnson defeated Lewis in the 2nd Ward, while Paradise Williams defeated El-Alamin in the 3rd Ward.

Other incoming members include Debra Coleman in the 1st Ward, Ramie Yelle in the 4th Ward, DeWaun E. Robinson in the 5th Ward, Dakota Starr in the 6th Ward, Ezekiel Harris in the 8th Ward and Michael J. Harris in the 9th Ward.

Council President Candice Mushatt also won her race in the 7th Ward.

A fresh start for Flint?

Among those preparing to take office is Robinson, who de...