City of Flint mourns loss of councilman Quincy Murphy

FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - The flag at Flint City Hall will be lowered to half-staff today, Sept. 30, to honor 3rd Ward Councilman, Quincy Murphy, after he passed away.

The City of Flint made the announcement on social media on Sunday night, Sept. 29.

"We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Flint City Councilman Quincy Murphy. The beloved community activist and Third Ward councilman was a tireless advocate for the residents he served. We offer our deepest condolences to his family," the statement from the city said.

"My prayers are with Councilman Murphy's family, friends, and all those who loved him," Mayor Sheldon Neeley said. "During this difficult time of grief, I ask our community to respect the privacy of Councilman Murphy's family. This is a moment to come together as one unified community in the spirit of service that Mr. Murphy embodied."

"It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear colleague Councilman, Quincy Murphy," Ladel Lewis, City Council President and councilwoman for the 2nd ward said. "We mourn alongside his family, friends, residents of the 3rd ward, and Flint as a whole. Councilman Murphy's passion for Flint was unmatched. His dedication to blight elimination and community development is why the 3rd ward has thrived so much during his tenure. Please keep his family and friends lifted in prayer at this most difficult time."

The activist and lawmaker was elected to Flint's City Council for the 3rd Ward in Nov. 2022.