Flint Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Sheldon Neeley
Candidate for Mayor (incumbent)
Sheldon Neeley, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Flint in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Tonya Burns.
In-person voter registration at the City Clerk's Office begins (continues through Election Day) · Tue, Oct 20, 2026
Flint mayor since 2019, previously a state representative and city councilman. Before public office he worked 27 years as a broadcast engineer with WJRT-ABC 12.
- Campaign website
- www.facebook.com/MayorNeeley
Where Sheldon Neeley stands: positions on the record
Data centers1 sourced position
Said he supports the 12-month data center moratorium and wants the city to use the pause to craft a responsible plan.
“I support the moratorium because the people of Flint want it.”
Own statementEast Village Magazine / Flint. Daily. · Jul 21, 2026
City budget1 sourced position
Said the FY2027 budget was the seventh consecutive balanced budget submitted under his administration.
“This marks the seventh consecutive balanced budget submitted under our administration”
Own statementCity of Flint · Jun 2, 2026
Water costs1 sourced position
Said the city has not raised water rates on residents and needs to find a way to bring down those costs.
“We have not raised rates on residents but we need to find a way to bring down those costs.”
Own statementEast Village Magazine / Flint. Daily. · Jul 21, 2026
Blight1 sourced position
Said the city should continue removing blight and demolish more condemned buildings.
“We need to continue to remove blight from our city and demolish more condemned buildings.”
Own statementEast Village Magazine / Flint. Daily. · Jul 21, 2026
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