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Friday, April 26, 2013  Mayor Walling wants to change the city charter.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  It’s happened before. Flint’s mayor and city council members are not getting paid after the state’s new emergency financial manager law, Public Act 436, took effect at the end of March.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Behind the blight and the crime and all of Flint's perceived challenges there's an army of every day volunteers working to strengthen the community. That’s why Mayor Dayne Walling joined a dozen community leaders Tuesday to recognize the work that’s often overlooked.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Federal Judge Avern Cohn says federal court is not the right venue for Don Williamson's dispute with Flint.

Monday, November 26, 2012  The city of Flint will use a $25,000 grant to traing neighborhood groups and volunteers to clean up dozens of blocks across the city.

Friday, March 23, 2012  Brown stripped Walling of his pay and benefits in early December, only to restore benefits and 60 percent of his pay in late December.

Thursday, March 22, 2012  A weak turnout didn't prevent the harsh words people had for their councilmen Thursday.  Councilmen Bernard Lawler (Ward 5), Sheldon Neeley (Ward 6) and Michael Sarginson (Ward 8) took the heat and addressed allegations they were among elected leaders who were supposed to protect the people, but instead let the state take over the financial mess in Flint.

Monday, March 12, 2012  Walling says he will encourage residents to stay involved in the community

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  In the plan Mike Brown summarizes the city's current economic picture and his goals to get Flint back on track

Tuesday, December 20, 2011  In his latest decision as Flint's Emergency Financial Manager, Mike Brown has restored 60 percent of Mayor Dayne Walling's pay and has laid out a new list of responsibilities for the mayor.

Friday, December 16, 2011  The city of Flint starts demolition of the Carpenter Road Apartments

Wednesday, December 14, 2011  Flint’s Emergency Financial Manager has announced more changes in an effort to turn around the financial status of the City of Flint.

Friday, December 02, 2011  Flint's new state-appointed Emergency Financial Manager isn't wasting any time.

Monday, November 14, 2011  Let's compare the salaries of the highest paid public officials in MidMichigan's four largest cities.

Monday, November 14, 2011  At noon Monday Walling took the oath of office for the second time and promised to execute the duties and responsibilities of the city of Flint.