Flint City Council Ward 5 · Nov 3, 2026

DeWaun E. Robinson

Candidate for City Council Ward 5

17 candidates · 9 seats3 sourced positions

DeWaun E. Robinson is running for Flint City Council Ward 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Joel Arnold.

In-person voter registration at the City Clerk's Office begins (continues through Election Day) · Tue, Oct 20, 2026

Peer recovery coach supervisor at Building Community Partners and a Flint Housing Commissioner.

Where DeWaun E. Robinson stands: positions on the record

Data centers1 sourced position

Said he supports the moratorium so Flint can confirm its grid and water system can handle a large data center and that a developer would fund upgrades.
“I support the moratorium because Flint must first confirm with GLWA and Consumers Energy that our grid and water system can handle a hyperscale data center”
Own statementEast Village Magazine / Flint. Daily. · Jul 9, 2026

Water costs1 sourced position

Said he would propose ordinances on transparency, water bill fairness and consumer protection.
“I also aim to propose ordinances and amendments that ensures transparency, water bill fairness, consumer protection and strengthens councils water authority.”
Own statementEast Village Magazine / Flint. Daily. · Jul 9, 2026

Council accountability1 sourced position

Said his top priority is ordinances and Charter amendments to enforce Charter duties and councilmember accountability.
“My top priority is to propose ordinances and Charter amendments that strengthen Charter duties enforcement and ensure councilmember accountability.”
Own statementEast Village Magazine / Flint. Daily. · Jul 9, 2026

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