Flint Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Tonya Burns
Candidate for Mayor
Tonya Burns is running for mayor of Flint in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Sheldon Neeley.
In-person voter registration at the City Clerk's Office begins (continues through Election Day) · Tue, Oct 20, 2026
Sixth Ward city councilwoman since 2021 who previously worked in economic development for the City of Flint.
- Campaign website
- tonyaburnsformayor.com
Tonya Burns is leaving her 6th Ward seat to run for mayor. Flint Beat · Aug 5, 2026
Where Tonya Burns stands: positions on the record
Data centers2 sourced positions
Voted in favor of the 12-month data center moratorium.
Council voteEast Village Magazine / Flint. Daily. · Jul 21, 2026
Said she voted for the moratorium to pause and study data centers because of Flint's water history.
“Flint was already poisoned by water, so for me, it was let’s take a pause, let’s study.”
Own statementEast Village Magazine / Flint. Daily. · Jul 21, 2026
Water costs1 sourced position
Voted no on transferring $1 million in ARPA funds to the Water Rate Stabilization Fund (failed 2-5, March 2026).
Council voteCity of Flint · Mar 4, 2026
ARPA spending1 sourced position
Voted yes on rescinding and replacing a $150,000 ARPA appropriation for North Flint Reinvestment (passed 5-2-1, March 2026).
Council voteCity of Flint · Mar 23, 2026
Public safety1 sourced position
Said Flint needs a comprehensive public safety plan covering violence, support for law enforcement and opportunities for youth.
“We need a comprehensive public safety plan that addresses violence, supports law enforcement, and gives our youth opportunities before the streets get hold of them.”
Own statementEast Village Magazine / Flint. Daily. · Jul 21, 2026
Spending transparency1 sourced position
Said she has questioned how ARPA dollars are spent and demanded transparency with public assets.
“I’ve also been willing to hold government accountable, whether it’s questioning how ARPA dollars are spent or demanding transparency with public assets.”
Own statementEast Village Magazine / Flint. Daily. · Jul 21, 2026
What Tonya Burns said vs. how Tonya Burns voted
Data centers
In their words
Said she voted for the moratorium to pause and study data centers because of Flint's water history.
Jul 21, 2026 ·East Village Magazine / Flint. Daily. · Jul 21, 2026
On the record
Voted in favor of the 12-month data center moratorium.
Jul 21, 2026 ·East Village Magazine / Flint. Daily. · Jul 21, 2026
Also running for Mayor
- Sheldon Neeley (incumbent)
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