City of Flint Announces New Timeline for Charter Review Commission Election

The City of Flint has announced a new timeline for the election of a charter review commission.

In a news release from the city, Flint Emergency Manager Darnell Earley said "Flint City Attorney Peter Bade and outside counsel have had further discussions with election law experts regarding the timing of the charter review commission election. Based on changes in Michigan election law that became effective in 2014, it has been concluded there is insufficient time to submit this matter to the electorate in February 2015 and achieve the best possible outcomes. Accordingly, the charter review commission election will be scheduled in May 2015. This will afford Flint residents additional time to consider this important matter and, for those interested in serving on the commission, more time to gather petition signatures."

The date of the May election and the deadline for submission of nomination petitions will be announced shortly.