Tonya Burns is from Flint, Michigan. She is a mother of three children. 

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Tonya is the owner of an ADT dealership based in Flint and Chicago.

Council member Tonya Burns is the latest targeted for recall in Flint

Tonya is currently a Flint city council member representing the 6th Ward. She was elected in 2021 and is currently serving her first term.

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As of May 2, 2026, Tonya Burns did not have a website or any information online.

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Emphasizes the need for better communication between the city council and residents, and addressing issues such as blight and crime in the 6th Ward.

- Emphasizes the need for better communication between the city council and residents, and addressing issues such as blight and crime in the 6th Ward.

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TONYA BURNS

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Micaiah J. Owens

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Sheldon Neeley

- A mayor’s job can be different in each city, but they usually make sure city laws are followed, help create and manage the city’s budget, appoint people to boards and committees, and oversee city services like police, fire departments, parks, and public transportation.
- The mayor works with the city council and sometimes helps make decisions by voting.
- They may be elected in partisan elections or nonpartisan elections, depending on the city. 
- They are elected to a two- or four-year term, depending on the city.

The highest elected official at the city level.