Hi Terry — We're planning to issue this appointment release at 3 p.m. I’m not sure if Jordan sent you an FYI yet. If you
have changes let me know, otherwise we'll issue at 3.
Thanks much!
Jess
Gov. Rick Snyder appoints Joel Ferguson to Flint
Receivership Transition Advisory Board
LANSING, Mich. - Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the appointment of Joel Ferguson, of Lansing,
to the Flint Receivership Transition Advisory Board.
The board was first named in April 2015 after the city of Flint transitioned back to loca! control.
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"| thank Joel for his willingness to serve on this important board and am confident his collaboration
with local leaders will help ensure ongoing financial stability in the city of Flint," Snyder said.
Ferguson is president of Ferguson Development and F&S Development and is chairman of the
Michigan State University Board of Trustees. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and earned a
bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Michigan State University. He will represent
members with relevant professional experience and replaces David McGhee.
Other members of the City of Flint RTAB include: Frederick Headen, representing the State
Treasurer, Mike Finney, representing members with relevant professional experience, and Michael
Townsend, representing members with relevant professional experience. Members serve at the
pleasure of the governor.
For more information about Public Act 436 of 2012, the Local Financial Stability and Choice Act, visit
the Local Government Fiscal Health page on the Department of Treasury's web site
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Jessica M. Broww
Communications Representative
Executive Office of Michigan Governor Rick Snyder
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Brownj53 @michigan.gov
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Pleyte, Beth (Treasury)
PHONE MESSAGE: Ben Thorp - CMU Public Radio
Looking for a statement in response to the Flint emergency declaration. Specifically looking for the Governor’s position.
Deadline: COB today
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Gov. Rick Snyder is releasing this statement on the Flint water situation:
When | became aware that the city of Flint’s water showed elevated lead levels and that the state’s handling of the
situation was being questioned, | requested funding to switch the source back to the Great Lakes Water Authority and
appointed an independent task force to identify possible missteps and areas for improvement.
The task force has done an exceptional job, reviewing stacks of documents and interviewing scores of Flint, Genesee
County, state and federal officials.
Although the task force’s final report is not yet completed, it has made me aware of some interim findings and
corrective steps that | have decided to take immediately in order to restore trust in how the state keeps its citizens safe
and informed.
We'll continue to work with the community members to make sure we hear and respond to their concerns.
In addition, MDEQ Director Dan Wyant has offered his resignation, and I’ve determined that it’s appropriate to accept it.
I’m also making other personnel changes at MDEQ to address problems cited by the task force.
But changes in leadership and staff are not enough. | understand there can be disagreements within the scientific
community. That is why | have directed both the departments of Environmental Quality and Health and Human Services
to invite every external scientist who has worked on this issue to be our partners in helping us improve Flint water. Let’s
share research on water and blood lead level testing so we can arrive at accurate and mutually supported
conclusions. Together, we should work to affirm that we’re using the very best testing protocols to ensure Flint
residents have safe drinking water and that we’re taking steps to protect their health over the short and long term.
| want the Flint community to know how very sorry | am that this has happened. And | want all Michigan citizens to know
that we will learn from this experience, because Flint is not the only city that has an aging infrastructure.
| know many Flint citizens are angry and want more than an apology. That’s why I’m taking the actions today to ensure a
culture of openness and trust. We’ve already allocated $10 million to test the water, distribute water filters, and help in
other ways. Last week, I called Flint Mayor Karen Weaver, and we’re going to meet soon to discuss other ways the state
can offer assistance.
These are only initial steps - we fully expect to take more actions following the recommendations of our task force.
When it comes to matters of health and quality of life, we’re committed to doing everything we can to protect the well-
being of our citizens.
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Hello everyone,
This afternoon we will be issuing the attached press release about the updated Flint blood lead level report, as well as the report
itself.
Of note, this report has changed slightly. Under past reports, people with an age of 5 % or 17 % were rounded up to be in the 6-
17 and 18 and older columns because of the way the data was pulled. They are now under the proper categories so while they
may have switched which age bracket they fell into, the total numbers remain the same.
Thank you,
Angela Minicuci
Office of External Relations and Communications
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
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FY] -- Alyssa and Alexa are searching for 2013 articles, we unfortunately dor’t have those fram the newsrooms. That's
frorn back before we retooled the process there. Should be able to sand anything they find by EOB today.
Questions are coming from the reporter not the Facebook, Andrew assured me he has a set of questions all year-end
related, the Facebook post is mostly just to engage their audience. Heads up though, he is, as expected, planning to hit
on Flint water.
Jess
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Jarrod,
Attached are the clips | could find on the Flint water switch from March 1— May 15 in 2014.
Couldn’t find anything on the guy that wanted to bottle it and sell it. If you need more | can keep looking, let me know.
Jess
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Team Gov:
Attached please find the second blood lead level summary report for Flint and the corresponding press release. With it
being Friday, we would like to get this out as soon as possible — ideally at or before 1 p.m.
Please let me know if you have any concerns.
Best,
Jennifer Eisner
Public Information Officer
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MorganfJarrod:
Attached is the update for Hint water and the WENT interview. Inclucias testing rurnbers, steps families a can taka ta
reduce lead exposure Ue. free testing hotline, where to get filters, etc.}. Also touches on the top three items and where
they stand from the Governor's 10-pnint action plan,
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JenfOHHS ~ are working on the updated murnbers regarding how many have been tested since the Oct. 1 action clan: was
implemented and current instructions for local residents regarding testing needs and filters. Sounds like the undated
numbers is the hold-up. Sha’li send ASAP.
Brad/DEQ -~ is sending same talking points to accornpany the report. Should have this soon
RDS — LIVE Radio interview with WTCM and Ron Jolly
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RDS — LIVE Radio interview with WSJM and Pat Moody
Time: 7:40 — 7:50 a.m.
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Time: 7:55 — 8:05 a.m.
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Purpose: Year-end accomplishments interview. Covers 2015 highlights and 2016 look-ahead.
Possible Topics:
e Road Funding package
e Flint’s emergency manager exit
e Flint water
e Syrian refugee talks
e Concealed carry bill re: prison guards and parole officers
e Education accomplishments and look-ahead (if time allows)
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Flint schools slash debt by $11M, but state to review finances under new law (MLive)
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Cooper. Interview will air during Jason’s show from 11-noon.
Market: Flint and Saginaw Metro and online at fiis/Avintcorny
Jessica M4. Brown
Communications Reanresentative
Executive Office of Michigan Governar Rick Snyder
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Here's the final version of the Eisenhower report.
With litte deviation, the pattern we're seeing emerge now that we've tested 8 schools
ig that old faucets and drinking fountain oubblers (which should have been replaced in
the 60s) are the source of any lead we are fincing in the schools testing.
This is worth noting because it’s entirely likely that may of the old homes in Flint ~ and,
for that matter, elsewhere in the state — are probably in similar situation to the schools.
The conversation thus far has been focused on lead service lines, out another
considerable transmission source is old faucets, or copper plumbing with the 30-50
lead solder thal was once common.
We're inclined to post ihe most recent report on the heels of the DHHS data
announcement, as it seems a natural follow fo that news. If the DHHS data is planned
for jater than Wednesday, we could put it out by liself. Like I said, we're testing a
couple schools every weekend these days, so we'll have more after this
announcement and the findings are all following the same pattern.
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Heads up. We have more schools data ready to post, and the story is the same: fixtures that need to be replaced.
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Press Releases:
e ~=TBD - Flint EBL Data
e Monday, November 23 — Family Health History
e Tuesday, November 24 — Lung Cancer Awareness Month
e Monday, December 30- Michigan 4x4 Grants Awarded
Speaking Engagements:
e Monday, November 23 — Chief Deputy Director Becker is speaking at the Bureau of Community Services staff
meeting
e Tuesday, November 24 — Director Lyon is speaking at the National Adoption Day event at the Hall of Justice
e Tuesday, December 1 — Director Lyon is Speaking at a symposium on maternal health and mortality at the Henry
Center
Jennifer Eisner
Public Information Officer
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Office: 517-241-2112 or Fisnerh@rnichigan. gov
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i don’t think this should happen today at all. Governor is at an important event in Southeast Michigan
this morning, and | think we need some direction from him and ethers on this issue.