Emergency Manager Michael Brown

Flint EM Michael Brown Talks Public Safety, Bankruptcy and More with WFNT [Audio]
Flint EM Michael Brown Talks Public Safety, Bankruptcy and More with WFNT [Audio]
Flint EM Michael Brown Talks Public Safety, Bankruptcy and More with WFNT [Audio]
Flint Emergency Manager Mike Brown spoke with WFNT's Jason Cooper on Thursday. In the conversation, Brown addressed why unlike Detroit, bankruptcy is not a viable option for Flint. He also addressed the criticism that the city wasn't properly using funds received from last November's public safety millage to hire more police officers, new business in downtown Flint, and more...
Emergency Manager Law to go Before Voters on November Ballot
Emergency Manager Law to go Before Voters on November Ballot
Emergency Manager Law to go Before Voters on November Ballot
The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that a referendum of the state's emergency manager law should go before voters on the November ballot. According to MLive, four of the seven justices agreed that the Board of Canvassers must certify the referendum petition submitted by Stand Up for Democracy, a statewide coalition behind the effort to overturn Public Act 4...
Snyder Applauds Partnership to Enhance Protection for Flint Residents
Snyder Applauds Partnership to Enhance Protection for Flint Residents
Snyder Applauds Partnership to Enhance Protection for Flint Residents
Gov. Rick Snyder applauded a collaborative effort between the state, city of Flint and Genesee County that provides for a new 110-bed facility to house inmates in Flint. The partnership, part of the governor’s Secure Cities Initiative, enhances protection for community residents and gives law enforcement a much-needed tool to get offenders off the streets. T...
Michigan Court of Appeals Dismisses Water Rate Increase Lawsuit
Michigan Court of Appeals Dismisses Water Rate Increase Lawsuit
Michigan Court of Appeals Dismisses Water Rate Increase Lawsuit
The Michigan Court of Appeals announced Friday that it has dismissed a lawsuit challenging two City of Flint water rate increases. The case, which was filed by City Council President Scott Kincaid and three other Flint residents, sought class action status and an injunction against the City...
Gleason Writes Snyder Letter Regarding Flint City Jail
Gleason Writes Snyder Letter Regarding Flint City Jail
Gleason Writes Snyder Letter Regarding Flint City Jail
State Senator John Gleason (D-Flushing) wrote the following letter to Governor Rick Snyder regarding the decision to privatize the Flint Jail. the text of the letter is as follows:                   Dear Governor Snyder, As the State Senator representing that City of Flint, I am deeply concerned with the actions taken by Emergency Manager Michael Brown in regards to the Flint city jail. As Mr.
City of Flint to Hold Street Lighting Assessment Hearing
City of Flint to Hold Street Lighting Assessment Hearing
City of Flint to Hold Street Lighting Assessment Hearing
The City of Flint will hold a second public hearing this evening on the proposed street lighting assessment district. According to a release on the City of Flint website, as part of the Fiscal Year 2013 budget the nearly $3 million a year cost of Flint's street lighting operation and its effect on the General Fund was considered...
Emergency Manager to Meet w/Council and Discuss Water Options
Emergency Manager to Meet w/Council and Discuss Water Options
Emergency Manager to Meet w/Council and Discuss Water Options
Flint's Emergency Manager, Michael Brown, has rescheduled his May meeting with the Flint City Council. Brown's meeting with the Council will include a discussion of water options for the City of Flint. There will be a presentation given by Director of Infrastructure Howard Croft followed by a question and answer session...
With Audio: City of Flint Unveils Plans for Public Safety
With Audio: City of Flint Unveils Plans for Public Safety
With Audio: City of Flint Unveils Plans for Public Safety
In the same room that Governor Snyder gave his Special Message to the Legislature on Public Safety in March, City of Flint officials gave their working plan today to address public safety issues. Emergency Manager Michael Brown, new Public Safety Administrator Barnett Jones and Chief Alvern Lock laid out their goals to help make Flint a safer city...

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