City, township & village

Council Member, City of Flint

Ward 8

Vote for: 1
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A council member votes on local ordinances, the budget and contracts, and sets policy for the community.

Candidates Compare by issue

Public safety

Ezekiel HarrisNo party listed
- Proposes safety improvements with schools and law enforcement
Casey LesterNo party listed
- Supports a more visible police presence on neighborhood roads

Housing

Ezekiel HarrisNo party listed
No documented position found.
Casey LesterNo party listed
- Supports enforcement against neglected, blighted properties

Economy & jobs

Ezekiel HarrisNo party listed
- Supports small businesses and pathways to good jobs
- Supports the city's one-year data center moratorium
Casey LesterNo party listed
- Supports committee review rather than an immediate data center moratorium

Roads & infrastructure

Ezekiel HarrisNo party listed
- Pledges to fix streets, lighting and blight
Casey LesterNo party listed
No documented position found.

Government & transparency

Ezekiel HarrisNo party listed
- Supports the council's permanent Pride Month resolution
Casey LesterNo party listed
- Supports the council's permanent Pride Month resolution

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 5 issues covered in this race.