Ken Sikkema

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Dear Governor: The Flint Water Advisory Task Force, which you appointed on October 21, 2015, has devoted considerable time and effort to our review of the contamination of the Flint Water supply. Our focus has been on assessing what happened, why it happened, and what is needed to prevent any recurrence in Flint or elsewhere in the state We have also, as you know, been assessing on-going mitigation efforts. Attached is a letter reporting our finding as to who bears the primary responsibility for what happened in Flint. We are sending this letter now because it has become clear to us that ascribing responsibility and ensuring accountability is both critical and urgent, and simply cannot wait for our final report. Establishing responsibility and accountability is the first step in re-establishing the trust between the citizens of Flint and their government and the agencies whose responsibility it is to protect their health. The current level of distrust also serves to compromise the effective delivery of protected services designed to address ongoing public health issues. Thank you for the support you have given us and your demonstrated commitment to respond to our findings and recommendations. On behalf of the Task Force Ken Sikkema Ken Sikkema Senior Policy Fellow Public Sector Consultants xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b0350_1370_1370_1

Rich: Attached is the letter the Task Force will be sending to the Governor tomorrow am... Ken Ken Sikkema Senior Policy Fellow Public Sector Consultants PH: 517-484-4954 ksikkema(@pscine.com xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails21_b1152_2907_2907_1

Rich: Attached is the letter the Task Force will be sending to the Governor tomorrow am... Ken Ken Sikkema Senior Policy Fellow Public Sector Consultants PH: 517-484-4954 ksikkema@pscine. com xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1743_4235_4235_1

Rich: I want to give you a heads up: the Task Force will be sending a letter to the Governor tomorrow am that states the primary---not the only, but certainly the primary--responsibility for the Flint Water crisis lies at the feet of the MDEQ. We will address three failures: (1) regulatory culture in the Office of Drinking Water and Municipal Assistance; (2) inappropriate and unacceptable public response; and (3) inadequate application of the Lead and Copper Rule. We address the critical and urgent need to establish responsibility and hold individuals accountable as soon as possible. It is our intent to send the letter via email tomorrow, with a public release Wednesday am... The Task Force--both individually and collectively--feel strongly about the need for us to be on record now rather than later. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Ken Sikkema Ken Sikkema Senior Policy Fellow Public Sector Consultants PH: 517-484-4954 xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails21_b1151_2906_2906_1

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Researcher Claims Ston so q p nt of Health and Human Se! ed lead le ‘water, but delayed in releasing that data to others for review, Virginia Tech professor Marc Edwards said in an article posted to his website documenting the city's water crisis. ‘Department officials agreed and said the experience led to changes in how they examine data. ‘Mr. Edwards said the department had data from shortly after Flint changed its water source that showed a spike ‘in blood lead levels in children in two at-risk neighborhoods, but did not disclose that data until September 2015. "They discovered scientifically conclusive evidence of an anomalous increase in childhood lead poisoning in summer 2014 immediately after the switch in water sources, but stood by silently as Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) officials repeatedly and falsely stated that no spike in blood lead levels (BLL) of children had occurred," he said in the post. DHHS spokesperson Jennifer Eisner agreed the department had data that showed the spike, but said its analysis at the time overlooked factors that, in retrospect, would have shown there was a water quality problem. "When initially looking at the citywide and county elevated blood lead level numbers, the increase appeared to be consistent with the seasonal fluctuation seen in the summer months," Ms. Eisner said. "It wasn't until the Hurley report came out that our epidemiologists took a more in-depth look at the data by ZIP code, controlling for seasonal variation, and confirmed an increase outside of normal trends. As a result of this process, we have determined that the way we analyze data collected needs to be thoroughly reviewed." Mr. Edwards said DHHS officials also stonewalled him on getting access to that data. He said data he had gotten easily in 2006 documents for a similar review took several weeks to receive after his request sent September 2. When he did finally receive the data, he said it was a version that omitted the lead level spike from summer 2014 that the department had created in July. xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails21_b1184_2978_2979_1 He said a series of emails he received under a recent Freedom of Information Act request showed and intention by DHHS officials to keep the reports from the public. "Our FOIA reveals a shocking DHHS graph created in October 2015. It shows the statistically significant spike in blood lead that occurred in summer 2014 - the scientific result that DHHS has never publicly acknowledged," Mr. Edwards said in his post. Ms. Eisner said the department has worked to make the data available. "Summary reports outlining blood lead level testing are posted online on a bi-weekly basis, and we work closely with local partners to fulfill data requests as we receive them," she said. - See more at: 4O0.dpuf Sent from my iPad Ken Sikkema Senior Policy Fellow Public Sector Consultants PH: 517-484-4954 ksikkema(@pscine.com xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails21_b1184_2978_2979_2

Researcher Claims Ston so q p nt of Health and Human Sei ed lead le ‘water, but delayed in releasing that data to others for review, Virginia Tech professor Marc Edwards said in an article posted to his website documenting the city's water crisis. ‘Department officials agreed and said the experience led to changes in how they examine data. ‘Mr. Edwards said the department had data from shortly after Flint changed its water source that showed a spike in blood lead levels in children in two at-risk neighborhoods, but did not disclose that data until September 2015. "They discovered scientifically conclusive evidence of an anomalous increase in childhood lead poisoning in summer 2014 immediately after the switch in water sources, but stood by silently as Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) officials repeatedly and falsely stated that no spike in blood lead levels (BLL) of children had occurred," he said in the post. DHHS spokesperson Jennifer Eisner agreed the department had data that showed the spike, but said its analysis at the time overlooked factors that, in retrospect, would have shown there was a water quality problem. "When initially looking at the citywide and county elevated blood lead level numbers, the increase appeared to be consistent with the seasonal fluctuation seen in the summer months," Ms. Eisner said. "It wasn't until the Hurley report came out that our epidemiologists took a more in-depth look at the data by ZIP code, controlling for seasonal variation, and confirmed an increase outside of normal trends. As a result of this process, we have determined that the way we analyze data collected needs to be thoroughly reviewed." Mr. Edwards said DHHS officials also stonewalled him on getting access to that data. He said data he had gotten easily in 2006 documents for a similar review took several weeks to receive after his request sent September 2. When he did finally receive the data, he said it was a version that omitted the lead level spike from summer 2014 that the department had created in July. xxxEND_PAGE:dhhs03_b0671_2334_2335_1 002335 He said a series of emails he received under a recent Freedom of Information Act request showed and intention by DHHS officials to keep the reports from the public. "Our FOIA reveals a shocking DHHS graph created in October 2015. It shows the statistically significant spike in blood lead that occurred in summer 2014 - the scientific result that DHHS has never publicly acknowledged," Mr. Edwards said in his post. Ms. Eisner said the department has worked to make the data available. "Summary reports outlining blood lead level testing are posted online on a bi-weekly basis, and we work closely with local partners to fulfill data requests as we receive them," she said. - See more at: Sent from my iPad Ken Sikkema Senior Policy Fellow Public Sector Consultants PH: 517-484-4954 ksikkema(@pscine.com xxxEND_PAGE:dhhs03_b0671_2334_2335_2

Or. Mora: itwas a real pleasure meeting you and thank you for the incredible work you are doing on behalf of the children in my native clty, We are committed to working with you on afl fronts te rake the way forward the best it could be. Also, f want to let you know that | did follow up on whether the former DEQ department leader was still working on water related issues. To my surprise you were correct. When additional schools needed to be tested she was added to help with the workload. J arn told she dic not supervise, conclude on testing, or anything of that nature but they needed help and the director of DEQ did approve a lirnited role for her. He is going to be meeting with the TF tomorrow to discuss actions underway. | apologize for asserting otherwise a3 Ehad not been aware. Pease call me if can assist in ary way. Rich Mf Sent: Monday, December 14, 2015 7:02 PM

Good Afternoon, Just double checking that you are attending Rich’s meeting with Dr. Mona and Flint Water on Monday, December 14" at 11:00am in the Governor’s Conference Room, 2" Floor Romney Building. We will see you on Monday! Thanks! Virginia Manolakoudis Executive Assistant to Richard Baird Executive Office of Governor Rick Snyder Maruilak (517) 241-5621 nehigan gov xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails21_b1145_2894_2894_1

Dear Governor Snyder: We want to thank you for the recent conference call between members of the Flint Water Advisory Task Force (FWATE), yourself, and members of your administration. Attached is a follow-up letter to that conference call outlining an initial set of recommendations that we believe should be implemented in the very near future to focus the state's efforts to protect the public health in Flint. We both acknowledge and appreciate your personal interest in this issue and your commitment, not only to assisting the Task Force in our review, but--most importantly--to ensuring that the full measure of state resources are brought forward to protect the public health in Flint and throughout the state. Respectfully, Ken Sikkema Ken Sikkema Senior Policy Fellow Public Sector Consultants PH: 517-484-4954 xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1459_3681_3681_1

Request.pdf; Taking Action on Flint Water.pdf All- During the phone call yesterday with the Flint Water Task Force, Chris Kolb asked for the information about the ongoing activities in Flint. Please find attached the following materials: e DEQ's Partnering Plan e FY 2016 SOM Supplemental Budget Request for Flint Water - authorized by the State Legislature on October 15, 2015. e = Taking Action on Flint Water Brochure Director Wyant and our Flint Action team are available to meet with you at your convenience to give you more details on the ongoing activities and outreach in Flint . Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, aAgdersonma0@rnichigan gov xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1806_4373_4373_1

Ken, Wayne and | spoke to Natasha this morning. She is on vacation. We delivered the message quite clearly and she should understand now that the Task Force is to have open access to key City individuals. Further, we indicated she does not need to be nor should she be present during those conversations. (See attached.) | did not have your list at the time of the conversation with her; my understanding is one of the individuals may no longer be engaged with the City. The bottom line is, if you still are having trouble reaching or talking to people, just let us know and we will follow up.

Tom: Just got off the phone with Rich Baird regarding our desire to interview individuals in Flint who had/have responsibility for various aspects of managing the Flint Treatment Plant or responsibility in the Department of Public Works. The attached letter lists the initial list prepared by Eric Rothstein, It is essential that we have unfettered and unrestricted access to these individuals. Thank you for your assistance. Ken Ken Sikkema Senior Policy Fellow Public Sector Consultants PH: 517-484-4954 [email protected] xxxEND_PAGE:treasury01_b33_5236_5444_176 Pleyte, Beth (Treasury)

All: As you know, we have a conference call with the Governor at 4:30pm today... In a phone conversation with Rich Baird earlier today, he mentioned that he has heard the Task Force has 4 initial items of concern: 1. The lack of unfettered access to individuals with whom we need to meet. 2. The lack of one individual or entity who has the responsibility to coordinate and marshal resources to respond to the ongoing situation in Flint. 3. The proposed letter requesting the deployment of the resources of the Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response for additional testing of blood lead levels in Flint children. 4. The apparent culture of "technical compliance" as a regulatory approach in the Safe Drinking Water Division at DEQ. Given the limited time we have with the Governor, | suggest we focus on the first 3 and leave the last one for another day. Although my take-away from our meeting with the DEQ is consistent with #4 above, | would characterize it as an initial impression and one that needs to be explored a bit further. Everyone should feel free to weigh in where they want, but Eric, | hope you will emphasize #1, Matt #3, and Chris--you or |--#2. Just my suggestion as a way to organize our conversation a bit...open to other thoughts as we proceed. Ken xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1814_4387_4388_1 Ken Sikkema Senior Policy Fellow Public Sector Consultants PH: 517-484-4954 ksikkerna@ pscine.cont xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1814_4387_4388_2

Thank you Madhu, the outline is helpful to all of us.

Ken — Attached is the outline of the Flint Drinking Water issue (in a question and answer format) we have prepared for you to share with your colleagues on the Governor's Flint Water Task Force. Please let me know if we can provide any other material in preparation for the meeting tomorrow. xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails21_b1025_2539_2539_1

Ken — Attached is the outline of the Flint Drinking Water issue (in a question and answer format) we have prepared for you to share with your colleagues on the Governor’s Flint Water Task Force. Please let me know if we can provide any other material in preparation for the meeting tomorrow. xxxEND_PAGE:dhhs03_b0699_2408_2408_1

Ken: Bill McBride in our DC office told me of this letter received from Congressman Kildee and | asked to receive a copy to share with you and the TE. Also atteched fs a copy of the EPA's letter to Congressman Kildes related to funding sources for ead piping rernadiation. The State is working very closely with the City and in fact had a very good meeting with Mayor Weaver last week, Regards, Rich

Ken — per your request... Andy’s email is reflected as a ‘cc’. His cell is (EMI It was nice talking with you yesterday. Good luck with your report. And call us if you need anything further.

Andy Dillon oe!

Beth can you send Andy's contact? Sent from my iPhone

Wayne: Many thanks...can you also send me Andy Dillon's contact information...1 should chat with him about KWA, etc. Again, thank you for time and the effort it took to compile the timeline binder. Ken Sikkerma

All, Ken is working on the Flint Water Taskforce. Angela, could you et up a meeting for November 9 at 3:00 in Treasury for Ken, Randy, Tom(if available) and me to talk about the timeline for what happened in Flint. We should have the material we gathered for Terry available. Thanks, Wayne