Bob Flynn
Candidate for Mayor, City of Hillsdale
Background
- Occupation
- Hillsdale City Council member; retired radio broadcaster
Hillsdale City Council member (Ward 3) since 2024 and retired from WCSR 92.1 FM, where he was the station's voice for 46 years.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Opposes funding road repairs through special assessment districts.
ReportBentley and Flynn go head-to-head at first mayoral debateDebate / forum transcript · Hillsdale Collegian · hillsdalecollegian.com
“Special assessment districts are done,” Flynn said.”
Roads & infrastructure
Proposes a dedicated city savings fund for road repairs.
ReportWho's running for mayor: Bob FlynnInterview · Hillsdale Collegian · hillsdalecollegian.com
“Flynn said he wants the city to establish a dedicated fund out of the city’s budget for roads.”
Supports the downtown Broad Street 'road diet'.
He said he disagrees with extending it to the fairgrounds.
ReportBentley and Flynn go head-to-head at first mayoral debateDebate / forum transcript · Hillsdale Collegian · hillsdalecollegian.com
“Flynn has supported the road diet downtown, but said he disagrees with extending the scope to the fairgrounds.”
Government & transparency
Pledges to start the city manager search early.
ReportBentley and Flynn go head-to-head at first mayoral debateDebate / forum transcript · Hillsdale Collegian · hillsdalecollegian.com
“We need to start probably right after Christmas to look for candidates for a new city manager position”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Bob Flynn on them.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Hillsdale County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Who's running for mayor: Bob Flynn
Interview · Hillsdale Collegian · hillsdalecollegian.com
- Bentley and Flynn go head-to-head at first mayoral debate
Debate / forum transcript · Hillsdale Collegian · hillsdalecollegian.com
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