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Mayor
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Janice
L. Gensel
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Jan Gensel
was re-elected Mayor in November, 2007 for her fifth consecutive– two
(2) year term. She was elected Mayor in 1999, 2001, 2003, and 2005. The
Mayor, elected in a non-partisan election, is the presiding officer of
the City Council, and the executive head of the city. Jan served as a
member of the Flushing Planning Board from 1997 to 1999. Jan currently
sits on the Flushing Area Senior Citizens Center Board of Directors, the
Genesee County Small Cities & Villages Association, and represents the
Genesee County Small Cities & Villages on the Flint Area Convention &
Visitors Bureau. She is also on the Executive Board of the Flint Area
Convention & Visitors Bureau.
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While the mayor’s office carries a great deal of responsibility, there
are also many enjoyable aspects of the position. For instance, the
mayor is called upon to speak on many topics to our young people in
their school settings, and to local community groups and
organizations; the mayor has the privilege of presenting
proclamations recognizing the achievements of young and old alike;
the mayor also has the legal authority to perform marriage
ceremonies. The mayor has an equal voice and vote in the
proceedings of the Council, but shall have no veto power.
The City
Council, has all municipal legislative powers as conferred by
the laws of the State of Michigan, except as provided by the Charter
of the City of Flushing and except those which may be exercised by
the people through direct legislation. The Council also has the
power and authority, within constitutional limitations, to delegate
by ordinance to Boards and Commissions such functions, powers, or
authority conferred upon the City as the Council shall deem proper
and advisable within its discretion.
Terms of
Council members begin on the first Monday following the election. A
general municipal election is held every two years, with council
members being elected for four year terms. The Mayor is elected for
a two year term. At each general municipal election, the voters
elect three members to serve as City Councilpersons, plus a Mayor,
unless additional members are to be elected to fill a vacancy. The
City of Flushing has 4 District Councilpersons and two (2) At Large
Councilperson representatives. In addition to the Mayor, the
following individuals currently serve on the City Council. |
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Mayor
Pro-Tem
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Michael
T. Szukhent
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Mike Szukhent
is currently serving his fourth- four (4) year term in District I. He
was elected in 1995, 1999, 2003 and 2007. Mike was elected by the
council to serve as Mayor Pro-Tem. The Mayor Pro-Tem acts as Mayor
during the absence of the Mayor. Prior to running for council, Mike was
a member of the Flushing Planning Board.
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The Mayor appointed
Mike as an alternate to the Genesee County Small Cities & Villages
Association, the Capital Improvement Committee, and to the Fire Services
Committees and the Flushing Area Recreation Planning Committee.
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Councilperson
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George
Kozan
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George Kozan
is serving his first four (4) year term in District II. George was
appointed by Council to fill a vacancy in May 2005. He was then elected
in November 2005 to Council. George served on the Flushing Planning
Commission from January 2001 to 2005. He also served on the Zoning
Board of Appeals from January 2000 to May 2005 and as Chairman from 2003
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The Mayor appointed George to the Engineering Services and Building
Department Services Review Committee, and to the Genesee County
Metropolitan Alliance.
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Councilperson
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Mark Brock
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Mark Brock
is serving his first full
term after filling a two month vacancy. He was elected in 2007. He
previously served from 1991 to 1995.
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Mark was appointed by the Mayor to serve on the Capital Improvement
Committee, and the Engineering Services and Building Department Services
Review Committees.
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Councilperson
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Richard
L. Bade
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Dick Bade
is serving his second – four (4) year term in District IV. He was
appointed by Council in May 2001 to fill a vacancy. He was then elected
in 2001 and 2005.
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Dick was appointed by the Mayor to serve on the Flushing Schools’
Health, Drug and Safety Advisory Board, and the Engineering Services and
Building Department Services Review Committees.
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Councilperson
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John
Gault
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John Gault
is serving his
fourth – four (4) year term as an At-Large Councilperson. He was
elected in 1995, 1999, 2003 and 2007.
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John was appointed by the Mayor to serve as the City Council liaison to
the Flushing Planning Commission. He also serves on the Fire Services
Committee, an alternate to the Genesee County Metropolitan Alliance, and
the Capital Improvement Committee. John is very involved with the
Friends of the Riverview Trail Committee.
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Councilperson
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Teresa
Salem
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Teresa Salem
is serving her second – four (4) year term as an At-Large
Councilperson. She was elected in 2001 and 2005. |
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Teresa was appointed by the Mayor to serve on the Flushing Area Friends
of the Library/Senior Annex Board. Prior to running for Council, Teresa
served on the Flushing Planning Board from 1997 - 2001.
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