Richard Burr

Richard, Mike Brown was initially appointed under PA4 in November 2011. When PA4 was done away with through the statewide referendum PA72 was revived. Under 72 a former city employee could not serve as EM so Mr. Kurtz was appointed in August of 2012. It is my recollection that in July of 2013 Mr. Kurtz wanted to retire, so he was replaced by Mike Brown...who by that time could serve as EM as PA436 was in effect and it carried no prohibition on former city staff serving. Mr. Earley replaced Mr. Brown when he stepped down in October 2013. | have attached the press release from that appointment. It was not mentioned in the release, and ! would not want it attributed to me but, a member of Mr. Brown’s immediate family had fallen i!l and he wanted to spend time with that family member. Hope this helps... Terry

Importance: High Did Kurtz just not want to be EM any more? Richard Burr Politics and Government Editor The Detroit News 160 W. Fort St. Detroit, MI 48226 (313) 222-2294 [email protected] xxxEND_PAGE:treasury01_b38_6783_6976_060 et STATE OF MICHIGAN RICK SNYDER DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY ANDY DILLON GOVERNOR LANSING STATE TREASURER September 11, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Terry Stanton/Treasury (517) 335-2167 Sara Wurfel/Governor (517) 335-6397 Gov. Snyder accepts Brown resignation as Flint emergency manager; names Darnell Earley successor Appointment to be effective October 1%" Gov. Rick Snyder today accepted the resignation of Mike Brown as the city of Flint’s emergency manager, effective Oct. 31, 2013. Gov. Snyder has tapped current Saginaw City Manager Darnell Earley as successor-emergency manager in Flint. His appointment will be effective Oct. 1, 2013. Brown and Earley will work collaboratively during the month-long transition period. “Mike Brown has worked hard for the city of Flint,” Gov. Snyder said. “He offered a calm hand in the face of turbulent times, and was continually willing to push forward in addressing the financial emergency, while keeping the needs of Flint residents as his focus. I thank him for his service.” Darnell Earley, who will become successor-emergency manager Oct. 1, has been city manager in Saginaw for the last eight years, first joining the city as deputy city manager and interim director of fiscal services in August of 2004. Prior to that, Earley served as city administrator in Flint and also did a six-month stint as temporary mayor during a vacancy in 2002. "Darnell Earley has extensive experience in municipal government and his familiarity with the city of Flint and its finances will be an essential asset as he transitions into the role of emergency manager,” Gov. Snyder said. “I am certain he will work together with the mayor, other elected officials, residents, and community leaders to resolve the city’s fiscal crisis with the goal of returning Flint to local control as quickly and efficiently as possible.” For more information regarding the city of Flint and other Local Government Fiscal Health issues visit the Local Government Fiscal Health page on Treasury's website, xxxEND_PAGE:treasury01_b38_6783_6976_061 Stanton, Terry A. (T Treasury)

documents protected by FOIA Hi Richard, The Governor is proud of the efforts his office has made to increase transparency and accountability, including dashboards featuring metrics for each department and creation of a citizen's guide to how state and local governments spend money: We're always focusing on continuous quality improvement in this area. The Governor also has promised complete cooperation with the independent Flint Water Task Force that is reviewing all state, local and federal actions related to the situation as the administration focuses on the health and welfare of people in Flint and across the state. Dave Murray Press Secretary | Executive Office of Governor Rick Snyder yh1@michi 517-335-6397, office

Dave, I just need the statement you gave to MLive, Flint Journal about the Common Cause call for Gov/ Rick Snyder to drop his executive privilege and release all documents and correspondence connected to the Flint water crisis. Richard Burr Politics and Government Editor The Detroit News 160 W. Fort St. Detroit, MI 48226 xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails19_b046_120_121_2

The press release doesn’t say. It would help explain why Dan Wyant resigned. Richard Burr Politics and Government Editor The Detroit News 160 W. Fort St. Detroit, MI 48226 (313) 222-2294 xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b0450_1626_1626_1

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Okey dokey Sent from my iPhone On Oct 6, 2015, at 7:59 AM, Wurfel, Brad (DEQ) <i B@rnich sey> wrote: The governor has said that the issue of reconnection to Detroit is on the table, but this is the city's water system and it would be the cities decision to make. It is likely that the cities technical advisory, which meets Wednesday, will provide some counsel for the locals to consider. But, this question might be better directed to the city Sent from my iPhone Okkkk Sent from my iPhone On Oct 5, 2015, at 10:47 PM, Wurfel, Brad (DEQ)

Brad, As the Snyder administration considers reconnecting Flint to the Detroit water system, would it involve reconnecting the whole city of Flint to the entire Detroit water system? Or would parts of the city be reconnected to the Detroit Water & Sewerage Department system and part to the new regional authority that is building a pipeline to Lake Huron? Richard Burr xxxEND_PAGE:deq14_b0632_2048_2049_2

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The governor and the state agencies have played a highly visible role in working with Flint city leaders with their infrastructure challenges -- and will continue to do so. We understand why people are frustrated, and also want to make sure people have accurate information and know where they can go if they have questions about their health and the water connections in their home. The health and safety of Flint residents is always the first priority, and that includes ensuring there is clean, safe drinking water -- especially for children. The state so far has provided $4.2 million in grants and restructured financing to help the city locate and fix some of the problems with its water infrastructure and add the carbon filtration system. Several state agencies continue to work with Flint leaders on their water challenges including through Mayor Walling's technical advisory board. That board includes outside experts and members will study data and offer recommendations. The Department of Environmental Quality and the Department of Health and Human Services also are testing water and working with Flint residents on issues related to what they can do if they have concerns about the pipes in their homes. Dave

Flint Mayor Walling has said the state is having discussions with the city of Flint about returning to the Detroit water system. He said Snyder has a "substantial responsibility" to help solve Flint's water problems. What say you? This is what is being reported, according to the Flint Journal: xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b0829_2330_2331_1 Snyder spokesman Dave Murray declined to specifically address whether reconnecting to Detroit was still an option. "It's important that residents have access to accurate information, and know where they can get their homes tested and have access to medical tests that will ease their minds," Murray told The Flint Journal xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b0829_2330_2331_2