By Tanya Terry, with photos of Flint City Councilman Quincy Murphy by Tanya Terry
Longtime community activist and Flint City Councilman Quincy Murphy has died as of September 29.
Murphy was elected during the November 2022 election. His ward ward was on the northeastern corner of the city. It is bounded by Carpenter Road on the north, Saginaw street and ML King Avenue on the west and Hamilton Avenue on the south.
The City of Flint released this statement after Murphy’s death:
“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Flint City Councilman Quincy Murphy. The beloved community activist and Third Ward councilman was a tireless advocate for the residents he served. We offer our deepest condolences to his family.
‘My prayers are with Councilman Murphy’s family, friends, and all those who loved him,’ Mayor Sheldon Neeley said. “During this difficult time of grief, I ask our community to respect the privacy of Councilman Murphy’s family. This is a moment to come together as one unified community in the spirit of service that Mr. Murphy embodied.’
The flag at Flint City Hall will be lowered to half-staff in Councilman Murphy’s honor beginning Monday, September 30.”
Murphy was facing a recall election in November.
“I will be running for my seat again,” Murphy said. “I will not be giving up my seat. I’ll continue to do the work I was elected to do.”
Ladel Lewis, president of the Flint City Council council, who has also been the target of recall efforts, released the following statement:
“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear colleague Councilman Quincy Murphy.
We mourn alongside his family, friends residents of the 3rd ward, and Flint as a whole.
Councilman Murphy’s passion for Flint was unmatched. His dedication to blight elimination and community development is why the 3rd ward has thrived so much during his tenure.
Please keep his family and friends lifted in prayer at this most difficult time.”
Murphy’s death is the second death of a Flint City Council member in 2024.
