Meet the Charter Review Commission
The Charter Review Commission (CRC) is a 9 member elected body whose role is to review the City of Flint Charter and
determine if there should be any changes made. If changes are recommended by the CRC, the new charter or amendments
would then be presented to the City of Flint residents to vote on for approval.
Cleora Magee, Chairperson
Cleora Magee has previously served for 11 years as the Executive Director of the City of Flint
Human Relations Commission. She has served as a Community Organizer and Neighborhood
Service Center Manager for the Urban Coalition and Flint NIPP, Inc. for over 16 years. She
currently serves as a Grant Writing Consultant—Dare-2-Dream Organization. Cleora also
serves on various non-profit boards including The Flint Neighborhood Coalition, Resource
Genesee, Hospice Foundation, Neighborhood Engagement Hub, Flint Women and Girl’s
Fund Advisory Committee – Community Foundation of Greater Flint, Imagine Flint Housing
& Neighborhoods Implementation Task Group, and others. Cleora has love and dedication
to the City of Flint and has been a resident for the past 57 years.
Phone: (810) 938 – 6899
Email: [email protected]
John Cherry, Vice-chairperson
John Cherry works in the executive office of the Michigan DNR, in the areas of performance
management, employee engagement and process improvement. He grew up in Genesee
County and has received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan’s Program in
the Environment and a Master’s Degree in Public Policy from UofM’s Gerald R. Ford School
of Public Policy. He and his wife, Teresa, own the Flint Coffee Company and live near Mott
College.
Phone: (810) 444-8598
Email: [email protected]
Brian Larkin
Brian Larkin works at the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce as Director Public Policy.
Brian has a Bachelor of Arts Business Administration from Morehouse College, and a
Master’s of Science in Planning from Florida State University. Brian serves on the Flint Public
Library Board of Trustees Member, Alpha Alpha Fraternity- Recording Secretary, Flint
Economic Development Corporation, Alpha Esquires Youth & Leadership Group- Adviser,
and City of Flint Transition Advisory Board.
Phone: (810) 210-2607
Email: [email protected]
Victoria McKenze, Rules Committee Chair
Victoria McKenze is a lifelong resident of the City of Flint. Her education is from Public
Education, including U of M-Flint. Her Criminal Justice degree was focused on Contractual
Law. She also holds a Master of Divinity Degree from UTS-Dayton, Ohio. Her passion for the
citizenry of Flint stems from living through racism, red-lining and bigotry. She has always
stood up for the voiceless and will continue to do so. Jesus said the poor shall always be
among you; yet, their voice can be heard from the righteous who stand up for the wrong in
persons lives. Her voice is for the people of Flint.
Phone: (810)525-5003
Email: [email protected]
Charles Metcalfe
Charles Metcalfe was born and raised in Flint, Michigan. He graduated from St. Matthews,
attended Flint Junior College, and graduated from Central Michigan University with degree
in Elementary Education. He has a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from
Eastern Michigan University. Charles served as Community School Director and Teacher in
Flint Public Schools for 31 years. Charles is married to Sara and has 7 grandchildren. Charles
is also an owner-operator of Chuck-A-Luck Photography.
Phone: (810) 210 – 3078
Email: [email protected]
Heidi Phaneuf, Public Outreach Committee Chair
Heidi Phaneuf is a 17-year resident of the City of Flint, she has worked as the
Community Resource Planner for the Genesee County Land Bank for 5-years. Heidi is
completing her Masters of Public Administration at the University of Michigan – Flint.
She also has a bachelor’s degree from UM-Flint in Resource Planning. Heidi has served
as past president of the Grand Traverse District Neighborhood Association, where she
lives with her husband David Phaneuf. She has two children and one grandchild.
Phone: (810) 444-2202
Email: [email protected]
Jim Richardson
Jim Richardson is a Social Worker who retired as the CEO for Planned Parenthood of
East Central Michigan for 22 years. In retirement, Jim is engaged with several
community projects and organizations including Trustee and Treasurer for the Flint
District Library, Co-Chair Flint Master Plan Steering Committee, Chair for the Urban
League of Flint Board of Directors, Board Member Neighborhood Engagement Hub, and
volunteer with Salem Housing Community Development. Jim holds a BA from Marlboro
College (Vermont) and an MSW from the University of Michigan. He is a resident of
Flint Michigan and married to Jane Richardson with a family of five adult children and
three grandchildren.
Phone: (810) 348-5331
Email: [email protected]
Marsha Wesley, Finance Committee Chair
Marsha Wesley is a graduate of Flint Northwestern High School. She has a Bachelor of
Science Pharmacy from Texas Southern University, Houston Texas and a Master of
Business Administration from University of Michigan. Marsha is employed at Hurley
Medical Center as the Assistant Director of Pharmacy Operations. She is committed to
accountability to all residents of Flint and to effective, civil and collaborative community
meetings.
Phone: (810) 766-7414
Email: [email protected]
Barry Williams
Barry Williams served as a City of Flint Police Officer for 24 years. Barry also served as a
City of Flint Councilperson. Barry has represented the community as a leader in the City
of Flint for over 35 years. Barry would like to work with the citizens of Flint to build a
stronger community.
Phone: (810) 625-1700
Email: [email protected]
City of Flint Charter Review Commission
1101 S. Saginaw St., Room 201C, Flint, MI 48502
Phone: (810) 766-7414
www.cityofflint.com/flint-charter-review-commission