Donald J. Williamson (February 2, 1934 – April 2, 2019) was an American businessman and politician who served as the mayor of Flint, Michigan from 2003 to 2009.
He was married to Patsy Lou Williamson, who owned several car dealerships in the Flint area.
After Stanley was recalled, Williamson was elected to his first full term in 2002, defeating former State Representative Floyd Clack.
Willamson faced off against Flint Club founder and former president, Dayne Walling, in 2007, when he won reelection.
[4] During his 2007 mayoral campaign, Williamson was accused of bribing citizens for votes by handing out more than $20,000 at the car dealership that his wife owns as part of a "Customer Appreciation Day."
In February 2008, Williamson sued Flint city clerk Inez Brown for not convening a panel to investigate "her profane and threatening" language with an employee.
The 14th Annual CQ press publication of "Most Dangerous Cities in America" ranked Flint as third.
[11] In October 2008, petitions were submitted in the city clerk's office to recall Williamson as mayor.