Flint Mayor’s $1M water stabilization plan a no go, council calls for long-term plan
FLINT, Mich. — Flint City Council members are asking Mayor Sheldon Neeley for a long-term plan for water stabilization and looking into ways to prevent water costs from being passed on to residents. The move comes after the Great Lakes Water Authority Board of Directors approved a a 5.8% average increase for water services and…
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Flint City Council loses quorum over budget, water loan disputes
FLINT, Mich. — On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, the Flint City Council convened for both a Special Affairs Committee meeting and a regular council meeting following the extended Memorial Day weekend. During the Special Affairs Committee meeting, several agenda items were reviewed, and a number of them were forwarded to the full council for consideration.…
It’s a no-go for a proposed plan to avoid Flint water rate hikes
FLINT, Mich. — A request to use American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars to cover an anticipated water rate hike failed to make it to Flint City Council after questions arose about its sustainability. “Our plan was to stabilize the rates for [fiscal year 2026]. That will give us a year to develop a plan…
Virtual town hall meeting will address Flint water crisis settlement concerns
Flint, MI— The attorneys representing the plaintiffs in the class settlement over the Flint Water Crisis will hold a free virtual town hall meeting to discuss issues claimants are facing in the submission process. The virtual town hall will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. All attendees must register in advance using…
More funds added to Flint water crisis settlement
Flint, MI — Additional funds have been added to a new class settlement with Veolia North America (VNA) over the Flint Water crisis, according to the City of Flint’s official water settlement website. VNA is the last private engineering firm held responsible for its role in Flint’s water crisis. Per the announcement, additional funds will…
Flint resumes effort to repair over 1,800 yards damaged by lead pipe replacement
Flint, MI — The City of Flint and the State of Michigan are restarting yard and road restoration at roughly 1,848 homes damaged by lead service line excavation and replacement work. Michigan filed a motion on May 30, 2024, to assist the City by managing and paying for yard and road restoration after the city…
Officials provide updates, facts on Flint River spill
Flint, MI — On Tuesday, June 25, 2024, a spill of an oily substance into the Flint River was reported at an outfall near the 1400 block of James P. Cole Boulevard between Merrill St and E Wood St on the west side of the river. The City of Flint Sewer Department and Michigan Spill…
