Flint City Council Ward 5 · Nov 3, 2026

Joel Arnold

Candidate for City Council Ward 5

17 candidates · 9 seats4 sourced positions

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

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

Policy director at Abundant Housing Michigan and co-founder of Strong Towns Flint.

Where Joel Arnold stands: positions on the record

Data centers1 sourced position

Said he supports carrying the moratorium through its year to craft rules, and would say no if thresholds on rates, water and noise cannot be met.
“I support the city carrying this resolution through its year as it gives us time to craft appropriate rules.”
Own statementEast Village Magazine / Flint. Daily. · Jul 9, 2026

Water costs1 sourced position

Said the city must renegotiate its water contracts and lower costs for residents where possible.
“We must renegotiate our water contracts and lower costs for our residents wherever possible.”
Own statementEast Village Magazine / Flint. Daily. · Jul 9, 2026

Public safety1 sourced position

Said the city should work with local police departments and trusted community groups to reduce crime.
“We must also work with local police departments and trusted community groups to ensure that we reduce crime and ensure policing is done in a safe, effective way.”
Own statementEast Village Magazine / Flint. Daily. · Jul 9, 2026

Blight1 sourced position

Said he would focus on blight, catching illegal dumpers and supporting the Blight Court.
“keep a laser focus on solving blight issues, catching those who dump illegally in our city, and supporting institutions like the Blight Court.”
Own statementEast Village Magazine / Flint. Daily. · Jul 9, 2026

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