Community Development
Founded The M.A.D.E. Institute
Built an organization providing mentorship, workforce training, and reentry support—helping Flint residents rebuild their lives and their neighborhoods.
Election Day • November 3, 2026
Flint, MI • 3rd Ward
People first. Flint always.
Leon El-Alamin is running to represent Flint's 3rd Ward with experienced, accountable leadership rooted in the community.
Meet Leon
Leadership shaped by Flint.
Leon El-Alamin is a Flint City Councilman, community advocate, and CEO of The MADE Institute. His life is a story of second chances put into action—turning hard-earned experience into pathways for returning citizens, young people, entrepreneurs, and families. Leon believes public service means showing up, listening, and delivering visible results block by block.
Service. Accountability. Second chances.
A Track Record, Not Just Talk
Results delivered for Flint families—before ever asking for a vote.
Community First
Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization
Supported housing initiatives that turn vacant properties into homes—helping residents achieve ownership and stability.
Economic Opportunity
Workforce & Skilled Trades Training
Connected residents to skilled trades pathways and employment opportunities, putting people to work in careers that support families.
Youth Empowerment
Youth Mentorship & Back-to-School Support
Mentored young people and sponsored community events like the Back-to-School S.H.A.R.E. Fair, putting supplies and resources directly into families’ hands.
Safer Neighborhoods
Public Safety Partnerships
Worked alongside Crime Stoppers and community organizations to build trust and make our streets safer.
Environmental Justice
Community Advocacy Through the Water Crisis
Stood with residents demanding accountability, resources, and transparency during one of Flint’s most difficult chapters.
The Work in Pictures
Service You Can See
From youth safety and family events to neighborhood conversations and local partnerships, the work starts with people.
Meet Us in the Community
Where You’ll Find Leon
From back-to-school fairs to car shows and senior meet-ups—this campaign shows up. Every voice is welcome.
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July 2026 • 11 AM–2 PM
Back-to-School S.H.A.R.E. Fair
Berston Field House • 3300 N. Saginaw St
Proud sponsor of Crime Stoppers & Berston Field House’s fair—Safety, Health, Access, Resources, Education. Supplies and support for Flint families.
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12 PM–4 PM • Kids 18 & under eat free
Annual Car Show
Greater Galilee Baptist Church • 4418 Industrial Ave
Leon is a proud sponsor of this year’s Annual Car Show—classic cars, food, and family fun. Call (810) 484-2230 for details.
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Ongoing • Senior Centers Across Flint
Seniors Coffee & Conversation
Flint-Area Senior Centers
Regular sit-downs dedicated to hearing directly from our seniors about care, safety, transportation, and services.
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August 2026 • 11 AM–3 PM
Back-to-School Give-A-Way
St. Peter CME • 771 E. Pierson Rd
Free backpacks, school supplies, clothing, food, haircuts, and activities for Flint students in grades K–12, while supplies last.
View the Facebook postThe work ahead
A stronger 3rd Ward, block by block.
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Safer neighborhoods
Invest in youth opportunity, stronger neighborhood partnerships, and practical violence-prevention strategies.
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Homes & blocks
Fight blight, expand home repairs and energy efficiency, improve sidewalks, and beautify our neighborhoods.
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Opportunity for all
Support local entrepreneurs, workforce development, reentry, and the second chances that strengthen Flint families.
The Urban Enlightenment
Real conversations. Real people. Real change.
Join Leon for honest dialogue on life, culture, purpose, and the issues that matter in our community and beyond. The Urban Enlightenment podcast informs, empowers, and elevates.
Volunteer
Help move Flint forward.
Knock doors, make calls, host a neighborhood conversation, request a yard sign, or help at campaign events.
Campaign updates
Stay informed. Stay involved.
Contact the Campaign
We want to hear from you.
Share a neighborhood concern, invite Leon to an event, or ask the campaign a question.
Email: le-alamin@cityofflint.com
Phone: (810) 265-9034
Committee to Elect Leon EL-Alamin
P.O. Box 310246
Flint, MI 48531
P.O. Box 310246
Flint, MI 48531