FLINT, MI — Five Flint Community Schools Board of Education candidates are hosting nine “Meet and Greet” events throughout the month of August.
The slate of candidates — Dylan Luna, Emily Doerr, Melody Relerford, Terae King Jr. and Michael Clack — are five of 15 registered candidates that will be on the ballot for five open positions in the Nov. 2 election.
Events will take place in all nine Flint wards. A schedule is listed below. Each event goes from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. unless otherwise listed.
Monday, Aug. 8: Clara Hilborn Park in Ward 1
Tuesday, Aug. 9: Windiate Park in Ward 9
Wednesday, Aug. 10: Kearsley Park in Ward 3
Saturday, Aug. 13: Court Street Village Office in Ward 7 (4 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
Tuesday, Aug. 16: Longway Park in Ward 4
Monday, Aug 22: Sarvis Park in Ward 2
Tuesday, Aug. 23: Sarginson Park in Ward 8
Wednesday, Aug. 24: Ballenger Park in Ward 6
Monday, Aug. 29: Dort Park in Ward 5
In total, nine candidates are seeking three six-year term seats, two are seeking a four-year partial term and four are seeking a two-year partial term on the Flint Board of Education.
Only Joyce Ellis-McNeal and Laura McIntyre are not up for reelection.
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