The City Council of Flint, Michigan, has once again failed to reach the quorum needed to perform official business due to persistent attendance problems. According to ABC12, Mayor Sheldon Neeley called a special meeting Wednesday in an attempt to clear the city’s backlog of work. However, the council was adjourned early since four members were not present.
“We will not be able to reach a consensus. According to ABC12, Fourth Ward Councilwoman Judy Priestley stated following yesterday’s meeting, “We are still at a stalemate for the appointment of third ward, and so no business is getting done.” She was referring to the impasse that keeps the council from even reaching a consensus on leadership roles. The conflict among council members continues as a result of Quincy Murphy’s death in October, which left the Third Ward seat empty and the remaining members divided 4–4 on a replacement. First Ward Councilman Leon El-Alamin expressed his worry, telling WNEM, “It’s discouraging. We’re doing the locals a disservice.”
Due to a number of factors, including safety concerns after a handgun was drawn during a meeting, the council has not had a quorum since October 14. This has made the council’s problems even worse. According to Mid-Michigan Now, Jerri Winfrey-Carter, Tonya Burns, Dennis Pfeiffer, and Jonathan Jarrett were the specific council members who did not show up for the most recent meeting. This low turnout coincides with Flint’s plans to modernize city services and infrastructure, including a proposed $60 million battery manufacturing plant supported by a federal grant.
In an interview with Mid-Michigan Now, Lottie Durrett, a local, expressed the hope that the council members who are not present will maintain their position. Citing the instability under prior leadership, she demanded a change. In a news release, Mayor Neeley noted that “many residents of Flint are becoming more and more disappointed in the actions of this city council and the members who fail to show up to work and perform their sworn duties.” He also underlined how the council’s inaction puts important ongoing programs and efforts at risk.
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