Ray M. Flavin

Ray M. Flavin (August 25, 1912 – January 10, 2008) was a Michigan politician.

Early life Flavin was born on August 25, 1912, in Litchville, North Dakota. In 1935, Flavin moved to the Flint, Michigan, area.

Career Flavin was an employee of the Buick Motor Division until he started his political career. In 1955, Flavin started serving in the position of Flint Township trustee. During this term, he also served as a police commissioner. In April 1959, Flavin was elected as Flint Township supervisor, and served a total of 15 years in this position between 1959 and 1980. While supervisor, he fought against the municipal annexation of Flint Township. In 1861, Flavin was an unsuccessful candidate in the primary for the position of delegate to Michigan constitutional convention from the Genesee County 2nd District. Flavin was defeated in his bid for re-election in the 1966 Democratic primary. Flavin was defeated again, when running for the same position in 1968.

Death Flavin died on January 10, 2008, in Swartz Creek, Michigan. He was interred at Bendle Cemetery in Clayton Township, Michigan.