Eric Mays | |
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Member of the Flint City Council from the 1st ward | |
In office November, 2013 – February 24, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Claudia Croom |
Succeeded by | Leon El-Alamin |
Personal details | |
Born | Flint, Michigan, U.S. | September 16, 1958
Died | February 24, 2024 Flint, Michigan, U.S. | (aged 65)
Political party | Democratic |
Children | 1 |
Education | Flint Northern High School Michigan State University |
Eric Bradford Mays (September 16, 1958 – February 24, 2024) was an American auto worker and politician. Mays served as a member of the Flint City Council from November 2013 until his death in 2024, representing northwest Flint as the councilor from the city's first ward. During his tenure, Mays was known to be highly controversial due to several incidents where he was suspended and escorted out of city council meetings. He was also widely known on social media, particularly for his catchphrase, "Point of Order!".