“Do you see over yonder, friend Sancho, thirty or forty hulking giants? I intend to do battle with them and slay them.”
— Don Quixote
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Recall language approved against Flint Councilman Dennis Pfeiffer
Flint, MI — The Genesee County Election Commission approved recall language filed against 8th Ward Flint City Councilman Dennis Pfeiffer on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Genesee County Clerk/Register Domonique Clemons told Flint Beat that the petition circulator must collect 883 required signatures to start the recall process after the language is approved. The recall language…
Sidewalk repairs long overdue in some Flint neighborhoods
Flint, MI— Flint resident Lisa Johnson has lived in the Brownell-Holmes neighborhood since 2003. While the sidewalk around her was never completely smooth, Johnson said she remembers when it was just a small bump in the ground. Now, the roots of a tree planted between the sidewalk next to her home and the street have…
Michigan Dental Association to provide free dental care for Flint-area residents
Flint, MI — The Mission of Mercy, in partnership with the Michigan Dental Association, will provide $2 million in free dental care for Flint residents at Dort Financial Center on Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15, 2024. Hundreds of dentists and staff will volunteer, and the dental services will be on a first-come, first-serve…
Tonya Burns files lawsuit against Flint council members over suspension
Flint, MI — Sixth Ward Flint City Councilwoman Tonya Burns filed a lawsuit against her fellow council members on April 10, 2024, in Genesee County’s 7th Circuit Court after they voted to suspend her from council. Burns’ attorney, Terry L. Johnson, told Flint Beat on April 15, 2024, that Burns filed the lawsuit against Flint City…