:: Dayne Walling for Mayor of Flint ::

This is Flint: Mr. Quinn's Creative Spirit

Despite the rain, I was out going door to door in Ward 1. When the door to Mr. Quinn's home was opened, I saw this beautiful painting on the wall. He told me that he taught visual arts in the Flint schools for many years and had recently retired. A fellow Flint Central graduate, Mr. Quinn had gone on to the University of Michigan where he was a Big Ten wrestling champion. During his time as a teacher, he shared his love of the arts with students at Flint Central, Southwestern and Holmes. It is a blessing to have such a creative spirit in our city.

Working for Change

Walling for Mayor volunteers dedicate their time and energy in many different ways. If going door-to-door isn't your thing, perhaps you would like to join the crew at the Walling campaign office stuffing letters and getting packets of literature ready for the streets.

The May 5th primary election is just a few days away but there is still lots of work to be done. You can start working for change in Flint as part of the Walling for Mayor team by calling us at 810-233-9190 or emailing us at votewalling@gmail.com

Genesee County Young Dems Endorse Walling

The Genesee County Young Democrats (GCYD) have announced their endorsement of Flint Mayoral Candidate Dayne Walling.

"I'm excited to have the endorsement of the GCYD, " said Walling. "A large part of the change we need for Flint is offering young people real opportunities so we can keep and grow our home grown talent rather than see them leave for Chicago or Boston."

"We have to change Flint so we can create jobs in new manufacturing and healthcare, improve neighborhoods, and ensure we have great schools for all students. Young people have a role to play in making these changes reality."

Flint Mayoral Candidates Turn in Finance Reports

Today most of the mayoral candidates turned in their finance reports for the primary election.
You can learn more on Mlive or at ABC 12.

The Last Candidates Forum of the Primary Election

Join Dayne and the other candidates Monday, May 4 at 6:30 PM at Asbury United Methodist Church, 1653 Davison Road for the last Flint Mayoral Candidate Forum of the primary election. The forum will focus on blight and crime and is sponsored by Eastside block clubs, crime watches and the College and Cultural Neighborhood Association.

New Video--Dayne Discusses The Link Between Neighborhoods, Schools and Parks.

From the Campaign Trail

Dayne met these two supporters while going door to door in Flint this week. Direct contact with the citizens of Flint is at the core of his campaign to bring change to Flint. Whether it is on the streets, at community meetings, or on your doorstep, Dayne is always ready to listen to your concerns about Flint's future and to share his plans to improve our city.

Dayne needs your help in these last weeks of the primary campaign. Volunteers are needed to do literature drops and for door-to-door canvassing shifts. If you would like to join Dayne for a canvasing shift in your neighborhood, please contact the Walling for Mayor campaign office at 810-233-9190 or at votewalling@gmail.com.

Dayne was a guest this week on Johnny Burke's radio show on 96 WHNN. The show was taped live in downtown Flint at the Brown Sugar Cafe.

You can connect both Dayne and Johnny on Facebook.

Candidate Forum for Mayor of Flint

The Flint Area Public Affairs Debates presents a candidate forum on Tuesday, April 28th from 7-9 pm at the UM-Flint Kiva. The forum will be moderated by Chris Machniak of the Flint Journal. Come out and show your support for Dayne. We hope to see you there.

Fundraiser at Tavern on the Green

Join Dayne Saturday, April 25 from 5 to 6:30 pm at Swartz Creek Golf Course for a fundraiser and candidate meet and greet. Bring your questions and concerns for Flint's future. Food and Refreshments. Cash bar available. Minimum $10 donation. The entrance is at Hammerberg Rd. by I-69.

Move in to the Oak Business Center

The Oak Business Center is looking for a computer repair business as well as a barbershop to help compliment the businesses already in place at the center. If you or someone you know may be interested in taking advantage of this opportunity or if you just want to see one of the success stories in Flint, contact Bill Wood at 810-235-5555 or oakbusinesscenter@gmail.com. I know he would be pleased to hear from you.

There are also a few small office spaces available for only $95 per month including access to the conference and training rooms plus free wireless Internet. You can see the spaces in this picture.

This is Flint: Opportunities at the Oak Business Center

Did you see that Canadian radio station ad attacking Flint? It was 20 years outdated and missed all of the things that make this community great. That is why I am starting a This is Flint part of my website.

One recent story that I would like to share is about Bill Wood and the Oak Business Center on North Saginaw Street. On a tour of the Oak Business Center, I saw the 18 new and small community companies. It really is a great place to do business. In addition to the tax benefits of up to 75% in state tax abatements by locating in the Flint Renaissance Zone, businesses can take advantage of low overhead at the center with retail/office space going for $0.80 a square foot and light industrial space for $0.30 a square foot. Those are actual rent rates. This is how we flip our challenges into opportunities. This is what gives me hope that working together we can change Flint. This is Flint.--Dayne

Meet the Candidates Forum

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Flint Chapter presents a nonpartisan Meet the Candidates forum Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at 6pm at the Hasselbring Senior Center (1002 W. Home Ave.).

The forum is co-sponsored by the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and will be moderated by Dawn Jones from WJRT-ABC 12. Walling supporters come out and show your support for Dayne.

Lunch Time Meet and Greet at Angelo's Coney Island

Dayne had lunch today with voters from Flint's 4th and 7th wards at Angelo's Coney Island. Dayne discussed his plans to streamline the process of starting a business in Flint and took questions on a wide range of issues corncerning the future of the city.Thanks to everyone that stopped by Angelo's to meet Dayne.

Tomorrow morning he will be at the McDonalds on Dort Hwy near Lapeer Rd. starting at 5:30am to meet the breakfast club. Stop by if you are in the area.