Some have taken to social media to remember the life and legacy of Flint, Michigan City Councilman Eric Mays, who passed away on Saturday at 65.
While the late councilman is remembered as an activist who advocated for Flint’s majority-Black residents during the city’s deadly water crisis, he also built a reputation for his memorable and sometimes controversial antics and comments during council meetings.
Here’s a look at some of Flint city councilman’s top moments during his decade-long tenure representing for 1st Ward.
“Did she just call me a TikTok performer?”
During a public meeting, Mays had a fiery exchange with a fellow City Council member when he was accused of being a “TikTok performer.”
In a viral TikTok video, fellow councilwoman Ladel Lewis says, “No one was elected to be a TikTok performer. Good luck with that. But, while you’re here, you need to maintain decorum. We need to speak to the appropriate resolutions…”
Appearing offended by the remarks, Mays responded, “Did …