Donald J Williamson was an American businessman and politician who served as the mayor of Flint, Michigan from 2003 to 2009.
12 Facts About Don Williamson
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Don Williamson was married to Patsy Lou Williamson, who owned several car dealerships in the Flint area.
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Don Williamson married Patsy Lou, and together they managed a growing number of car dealerships.
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Don Williamson served three years in prison before being paroled.
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Don Williamson bought cars with bad checks and purchased other items without paying for them.
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In 1999 Don Williamson challenged incumbent Mayor Woodrow Stanley and lost.
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Don Williamson had to fire 60 city employees: he proposed firing 60 police officers and 9 firefighters, and closing the city jail.
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The Don Williamson administration had reported a balanced budget for fiscal year 2005,2006 and delivered a balanced budget for fiscal year 2007.
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Don Williamson appointed Darryl Buchanan, a city councilman, as the City Administrator after his second term election.
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In February 2008, Don Williamson sued Flint city clerk Inez Brown for not convening a panel to investigate "her profane and threatening" language with an employee.
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On February 8,2009, Don Williamson announced his resignation as mayor effective Saturday, February 14, stating health reasons.
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Don Williamson died on April 2,2019, at the age of 85 due to complications from a respiratory illness.