Suspended Flint council member sues colleagues, asks judge to reinstate her

FLINT, MI -- A Flint City Council member who was suspended by a vote of her colleagues has sued them in Genesee Circuit Court, asking a judge to reinstate her and to enjoin the council from similar actions in the future. 6th Ward Councilwoman Tonya Burns filed the lawsuit on Wednesday, April 10, after having been suspended for 30 days on March 25. A resolution approved by five council members claimed Burns violated rules of decorum, including using her elected and social media platforms to speak to the motives of...