By Jameca Patrick-Singleton
Flint City Clerk Inez Brown announced during the September 7 city council meeting that she will be retiring at the end of September. Brown has held the position for over 25 years after being appointed to the position in 1997.
During the announcement, Brown thanked the residents for allowing her to serve and stated that she plans to continue to be active in the community.
The city clerk’s position is an appointed by the Flint City Council.
Editor’s note: According to information provided by the City of Flint, the next city clerk’s term will start January 1, but the city council can pass a resolution appointing an interim for the remainder of Clerk Brown’s term. There is no automatic transfer of authority from the clerk to the deputy clerk, so the city council would need to take action to fill the position.
According to Mayor Neeley, Secretary Benson will visit Flint on September 28 for a meeting with stakeholders to discuss the process for appointing a new city clerk. The Secretary of State will also evaluate the Flint City Clerk’s office to determine what support is needed for the upcoming November 8 election.
