Neighborhood News

KGCB and the City of Flint “Bag It!”

Hello Neighbors! It’s that time of year again! Time to bag the leaves! My name is Holly Shaker with Keep Genesee County Beautiful and I am the coordinator of the “Bag It!” campaign for the City of Flint. With the help of neighborhood leadership last year the leaf bagging program was a success. Please …

PRESS RELEASE: City of Flint Department of Public Works Publishes October Water Quality Report

City of Flint DPW Publishes and Distributes October Water Quality Report to Water Customers Flint, Michigan – October 26, 2015 – The City of Flint Department of Public Works has published its Quarterly Water Quality Report for October, 2015. The Quarterly Water Quality Report provides important information about Flint’s drinking water, including information about the …

Reminder: Volunteers needed for Citizens Radio Patrol during Halloween Week

October 23, 2015 – One week from today the Flint Police Blue Badge Citizens Radio Patrol (CRP) will begin patrolling Flint neighborhoods for the Halloween holiday. Volunteers from the community are still being sought to help make the holiday a fun and safe one for everyone. The Flint Police Department Citizens Radio Patrol is looking …

PRESS RELEASE: Fall Fire Hydrant Flushing to Begin

Fall Fire Hydrant Flushing to Begin as Part of Water System Winterization, Will Also Help Facilitate Change in Water Source Flint, Michigan – October 23, 2015 – The City of Flint’s Water Service Center will be conducting fall fire hydrant flushing throughout the city as part of its winterization program. Residents may see discoloration in their …

City of Flint DPW Quarterly Water Report

October 22, 2015 – Dear City of Flint resident. Thank you for signing up for updates from the City of Flint. You are receiving this message as a part of the Department of Public Works’ (DPW) efforts to increase communication and transparency with our residents. Below is a link to the latest DPW Quarterly Water …

Vote November 3rd

Candidates for Mayor of Flint: Dayne Walling Karen Weaver note: Write-in candidates have also filed their information with the City. Third Ward Council Candidates A. C. Dumas Kerry Nelson MTA MILLAGE RENEWAL FLINT CITY CHARTER AMENDMENT PUBLIC TRANSPOTATION SERVICES MILLAGE RENEWAL Shall Section 7-201(A)(3)be amended to authorize renewal of the existing .60 mills ($.60 per …

PRESS RELEASE: Mayor Dayne Walling Response to MDEQ’s Admission of Fault in Flint’s Water Emergency

Mayor Dayne Walling Response to MDEQ’s Admission of Fault in Flint’s Water Emergency Flint, Michigan – October 19, 2015 – The following is a response from Mayor Dayne Walling regarding the MDEQ’s statement admitting fault in the Flint water emergency: Today, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) acknowledges its leading role in the decision-making …

Planning Commission Reflections for 10-13-15

No one spoke at the public forum at the October 13 Planning Commission meeting. We proceeded with the first public hearing on the agenda, a request for a special regulated use permit to open a medical marijuana provisioning center at 6200 N. Dort Hwy. We spent about an hour getting clarification from the applicant about …

PRESS RELEASE: City of Flint Reconnects to Detroit Water

Flint, Michigan – October 16, 2015 – Flint has reconnected to Detroit water. reached an agreement with the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) for the temporary provision of treated Lake Huron water to Flint. Work to establish the reconnection will begin immediately in a coordinated effort between the City of Flint, Genesee County and …

Letter from Chief Tolbert regarding Halloween

As we approach Halloween, I am requesting all members of the community to participate in our Halloween Task Force activities. Our goal is to keep the children safe and the community intact. Far too often there are individuals with dishonest motives that use this period to inflict harm on the community, the result of these …

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