FLINT, MI – Three additional city officials have announced that they are stepping down along with Flint Police Chief Terence Green following Tuesday’s mayoral election.

The city has confirmed that Flint Fire Chief Theron Wiggins, Chief of Staff Ed Taylor and City Administrator Clyde Edwards are all resigning. Like Green, their resignations will be effective on Nov. 30.

The resignations come just days after 6th Ward Flint City Councilwoman Tonya Burns’ election victory over Mayor Sheldon A. Neeley.

Wiggins announced his resignation in a Nov. 4 letter, expressing his gratitude for the support he received throughout his tenure.

“I am immensely proud of the progress we have made, and the accomplishments achieved alongside the dedicated men and women of the Flint Fire Department,” Wiggins said in the letter.

He also cited the leadership transition set to take place following the mayoral election, noting that he remains committed to ensuring a smooth and professional transfer of leadership while also continuing to provide essential emergency services.

“I believe it is in the best interest of both the City and the Fire Department to step aside, allowing the incoming administration the opportunity to establish a leadership team that aligns with its goals and operational priorities,” Wiggins’ letter continued. “I wish the incoming administration and the Fire Department continued success in the years ahead.”

Wiggins became the city’s fire chief in November 2022, following the firing of former Flint Fire Chief Raymond Barton, who claimed he was ousted for refusing to lie following a fatal house fire.

“Throughout my tenure, our commitment to public safety, operation excellence, and serving the resident of Flint has remained steadfast,” Wiggins said.

Wiggins also served as the city’s fire chief under former Mayor Woodrow Stanley. He first became the chief in 1996 after serving with the department for more than two decades.

During his initial tenure as chief, Wiggins faced controversy, which included a more than $150,000 fine levied by the state Department of Consumer and Industry Services in 2001 over fire department safety violations.

In his resignation letter, Edwards, who was appointed as the city administrator in November 2019, offered his “sincere thanks to the People of the great city of Flint, Michigan and Mayor Neeley for the extraordinary opportunity to have served” in the role.

Edwards was born and raised on the south side of Flint in a neighborhood where his parents still reside. He attended Scott Elementary, Woodward Middle School, Southwestern High School and graduated from Eastern Michigan University before receiving a master’s degree in administration from Central Michigan University.

Edwards’ interest in the field of administration was sparked by his love for math and helping people, according to prior reporting.

“I wanted to work with people. All of my career aspects have been engaged in helping people in a certain capacity. I just felt like the administration was a natural fit,” Edwards previously said.

Edwards was Neeley’s former chief of staff and legislative analyst for five years in Lansing where Neeley served as state representative for the 34th District. He was engaged in conversations with the governor’s office on a weekly basis at the onset of the water crisis. Edwards composed legislation by interpreting how legislation was worded in the past.

“Then we created some language for laws we wanted to address to help with the water crisis,” Edwards previously said.

Taylor called the chance to serve the city “an incredibly meaningful and rewarding experience” in his letter of resignation.

“It has been both an honor and a privilege to contribute to an organization that plays such an important role in the lives of its residents and the continued growth, development, and advancement of our community,” he said in the letter.

Taylor also expressed gratitude in the letter for working alongside “dedicated employees, department directors, community partners, and individuals who share a common commitment to making Flint a better place” and shared his appreciation of Neeley “for the confidence, trust, and opportunity to serve as Chief of Staff.”

“Flint is a community with a remarkable spirit, resilience, and determination,” his letter continued. “I will always wish for the city continued progress, prosperity, and success.”

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