<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2f8Bmz_1GpaGzCi00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2f8Bmz_1GpaGzCi00" width="1280" height="720" ><figcaption>Flint Fire Chief Theron Wiggins</figcaption></figure>FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - Flint Fire Chief Theron Wiggins submitted his resignation letter to city administrators, effective Nov. 30.Wiggins' resignation comes as city leadership transitions into a new chapter following Tuesday's mayoral election victory for sixth ward councilwoman Tonya Burns. She defeated incumbent Mayor Sheldon Neeley by more than 2,400 votes."With the transition to a new administration, I recognize that the City of Flint is entering a new chapter with evolving priorities and a new vision for its future," Chief Wiggins wrote. "I believe it is in the best interest of both the City and the Fire Department to step aside, allowing the incoming administration the opportunity to establish a leadership team that aligns with its goals and operational priorities."<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2di9rF_1GpaGzCi00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2di9rF_1GpaGzCi00" width="1265" height="1637" ><figcaption>Flint Fire Chief Theron Wiggins's resignation letter as submitted to city administrators.</figcaption></figure>Wiggins joined the Flint Fire Department for his second stint in Nov. 2022, after the departure of Chief Ray Barton. Wiggins worked more than 25 years with the Flint Fire Department, including six years as chief before retiring in 2001.It's the second resignation made public at Flint City Hall after Neeley's defeat. Flint Police Chief Terence Green informed ABC12 this week that he will also step away, effective Nov. 30. City Clerk Davina Donahue confirmed to ABC12 that Burns and the city's seven new council members will take office on Dec. 1.Wiggins committed to ensuring a smooth and professional transfer of leadership during the transition, including the promise to maintain continued essential emergency services. He also wished the incoming administration and the Fire Department "continued success" in the future."It has been an honor and privilege to serve as Fire Chief of the City of Flint," Chief Wiggins wrote. "I am immensely proud of the progress we have made, and the accomplishments achieved alongside the dedicated men and women of the Flint Fire Department."</div></body>

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FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - Flint Fire Chief Theron Wiggins submitted his resignation letter to city administrators, effective Nov. 30. Wiggins' resignation comes as city leadership transitions into a new chapter following Tuesday's mayoral election victory for sixth ward councilwoman Tonya Burns. She defeated incumbent Mayor Sheldon Neeley by more than 2,400 votes.

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FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - Flint Fire Chief Theron Wiggins submitted his resignation letter to city administrators, effective Nov. 30. Wiggins' resignation come

Flint fire chief submits resignation letter

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