FLINT, MI — Flint City Council failed to hold a meeting for the fourth consecutive time Wednesday night, as only four members appeared in chambers — well short of the quorum needed to conduct city business.
One of the absent council members was Leon El-Alamin, who was arrested earlier this month on a felony charge related to an alleged domestic violence incident. El-Alamin, a Democrat-endorsed councilman, faces one count of domestic violence and one felony count of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder.
Prosecutors allege El-Alamin assaulted a woman at a residence in Mt. Morris Township by choking her, striking her in the face, and pulling her hair. The alleged incident occurred before his arrest on July 10.
According to court records, El-Alamin was arraigned last week in 67th District Court and released on a $7,500 bond. His next court appearance is scheduled for Thursday.
El-Alamin has not made any public comment on the charges and was not present for Wednesday night’s session, during which the meeting was gaveled out within minutes due to the lack of attendance.