The city of Flint, Michigan is mourning the loss of one of its most dedicated public servants, Councilman Eric Mays. At the age of 65, Mays passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind a legacy of passion and commitment to his community.
Mays was known for his tireless advocacy for the residents of Flint, always fighting for their rights and working to improve their quality of life. He was a fierce defender of social justice and equality, never backing down from a challenge or shying away from difficult decisions.
Mays, 65, who was serving his third term on Flint’s city council representing the city’s 1st Ward, was known for his outgoing behavior and clashes with other city councilmembers.
Mays had garnered national attention, with videos of his antics going viral on many occasions and had helped him collect more than 200,000 followers on the social media platform TikTok.
Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley said Mays' "bold and courageous service" made him beloved among his constituents in the First Ward. Neeley said Mays' "strong presence" will be missed at City Hall.
"This is a tremendous loss for our community and a shock to all friends and family," Neeley said. "As our community grieves during this difficult time, on behalf of Councilman Mays' family, we ask that community members respect their privacy and allow them time and space to mourn. We continue to lift the family in prayer."
Last April, Mays was placed on six months’ probation for disorderly conduct during a city council meeting in 2022.
After the judge’s ruling, Mays remained unapologetic, referring to the sentence as a “slap on the wrist.” He made it clear the sentence would not change the way he interacted with his fellow councilmembers
“Will I flaunt it and put it in their face? No, but I will continue to follow the rules and try my best to hold these newly elected council people accountable,” Mays said last April.
Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley, often a target of Mays’ criticism, called his death ”a tremendous loss.”
The flag at Flint City Hall will be lowered to half-staff in Mays’ honor beginning Monday.
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