In the past week local news outlets ABC 12 and The Flint Journal have both reported on the most recent scandal involving current mayor Don Williamson. This time his scheme is to use his hand-picked officers to hand out phony campaign literature at the tax-payer’s expense. We need our police in our neighborhoods protecting our families. Anything less is unacceptable.

What has happened to Flint when citizens are afraid to sign a petition to allow someone else to run for mayor because they fear that their sewers won’t be fixed or their city permits will not be granted?

We will be prepared for dirty, unethical and illegal tricks such as this throughout the campaign. The future of Flint is on the line and we love Flint too much to surrender it. Dayne has the courage to lead Flint forward with integrity. In the Walling administration the dignity of all Flint's citizens will be protected on Election Day and every day. The police will be free to do their duty. The abuse of power will come to an end.

Update 4-17-07

Read the latest Flint Journal editorial on the campaigning cops.