Episode 4: Dayne Walling

Flint native Dayne Walling describes his journey as Flint mayor while the city was under emergency management and began contending with problems caused by the water source switch from the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department to the Flint River. During our discussion, Dayne touched on how Michigan's decision to stop sharing sales tax revenues with its cities and towns despite their public obligations impacted the essential services available to residents in Flint and elsewhere throughout the state. Dayne addresses our need to demand more transparency and accountability in government affairs. He also calls for greater collective responsibility in efforts to ensure an equitable and sustainable delivery of essential services.