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Mayor’s Office

Flint Water Tower offline for planned upgrades and maintenance

Maintenance inside the water tower will include cleaning and painting the elevated tank’s interior, installing a new mixer to improve water quality, and making upgrades to the tank hatches, overflow, and drain. The 6-8-week time period allows for draining, cleaning, repairing the tank, application of paint, curing of paint, refilling and testing the tank, and bacteriological testing.

Flint businesses grow with Community Navigator Pilot Program

The City of Flint is celebrating local entrepreneurs who are accessing resources and growing their businesses with the help of the Community Navigator Pilot Program, funded by the federal Small Business Administration. Flint native Sheena Harrison is just one entrepreneur whose business, Drinks of Essence, has benefited from the program.

Flint Water Tower maintenance and upgrades

“Scheduled repairs and upgrades to the Flint Water Tower are part of our work to continuously improve our water infrastructure in the City of Flint,” Mayor Sheldon Neeley said. “As we move from crisis to recovery, we are approaching every aspect of our water infrastructure with intention, ensuring that we can continue to enhance the quality and reliability of water in Flint.”

May is Love Your City Month in Flint

“When we come together to keep our community clean, we see positive impacts on mental health, public safety, and quality of life in Flint neighborhoods,” Mayor Sheldon Neeley said. “It’s especially important for us to create positive environments for our children, where they can play safely and dream big. I want to thank our partners and community members who are working hard to beautify Flint.”

Historic Saginaw St. restoration project to break ground April 10

Over a two-year period, this project will restore Saginaw St. brick-by-brick and upgrade all underground utilities from Court St. to the Flint River. This work will include the water main replacement, electrical upgrades, running conduits for lights and meters, as well as the replacement of two gas mains.

City of Flint announces departure of CFO Robert Widigan

“With every departure, I celebrate the growth of the talented individuals we’ve cultivated at the City of Flint, and I’m happy to see them advance,” Mayor Sheldon Neeley said. “I’m confident that we will continue to attract top talent, based on the foundation of success laid by our current and former staff, like Rob Widigan.”