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Just finished a call with the Mayor. She indicates that the staff is working on a more complete analysis of Water System finances right now and it should be done soon. | also want to share that while we were talking she received a text message that the City had exhausted their supply of bottled water and filters. Not sure where that info needs to go, but please pass it the appropriate parties. Wayne Wayne L. Workman Deputy State Treasurer Michigan Department of Treasury xxxEND_PAGE:treasury01_b40_7317_7621_128 Cousineau, Sara (T. reasury)

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Please keep in mind that while the switch to the Flint River was made by the EM, that decision would have never been an option if the city voted down the option to leave DWSD to construct a new pipeline and join KWA. The proposal to leave DWSD was passed by a 7-1 vote of the Flint city council where then councilman Neely voted yes, then was appointed to the KWA. Politically, I believe he keeps this up. I rather just stay the course, we will not be able to reel Neely in. However, before the EO is signed, I think it would be important for the Governor to brief several legislators, Neely and Ananich being two. In the meantime, we should focus on positioning the Mayor a the local leader on this issue. Best, Harvey

The goal: Assess the extent of the elevated blood lead levels — the number of those affected and the degree to which they’ re affected M@ Get as many people in the affected zip codes tested as possible — can the Red Cross or some other agency with a bus or mobile unit set up for folks to give blood convert over to blood level testing and go into neighborhoods that have low testing rates? HA public health friend of mine said that Genesee County Health workers are stressed to the max. Can we deploy appropriate personnel from other county health agencies to help with inspecting homes for possible other causes? In other words, it won’t do any good to invest more in water infrastructure if we’re finding window sills with teeth marks. | say this NOT to downplay the role that water lead levels may have played. But can we get Habitat for Humanity, for example, to do a massive volunteer effort to eradicate lead paint in homes ... or is that beyond their expertise? M@ Gather experts to assess exactly how extensive the problem is and potential causes. And then convey this ina much more accessible ways. If you want blood level data, you have to scroll down on the DHHS web site, find the headline and then read a long press release. Maybe we’re conveying this information better on the ground, but if not, we need to communicate conclusive findings in multiple ways— graphics, video, informational photo galleries and maybe even a “test” that residents can take to see if their home is at risk in other ways. | know that sounds awfully MLive-ish, but it can be effective.

Sorry for the late submission. Been trying to work this issue across various stakeholder groups and balance holiday commitments. Our Agenda (with Harvey adding under "Other": 1. Review HH Role and Responsibility as confirmed with FAATF (attachment (with some revision since meeting) 2. Other AATF Issues a) schedule a conference call with Governor outlining current status b) follow up with a letter discussing DEQ and leadership culture findings c) Imminent Danger Declaration request d) Concerns with Leadership appointments about to be made and DHHS recent responses/findings e) Shared confidential plan relative to January 4 personnel actions 3. Discuss communications strategy as envisioned by MH, JA and RB last night (Meegan will be on call--Maybe Jarrod too busy not sure about yet) 4. Other (Harvey Hollins will deal with anything | missed) xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b0348_1368_1368_1

Absolutely. | think that is Jarrad’s recommendation to the Gov also but he'll have to confirm that. it's worth noting that Wayne Workmari met with Natasha Henderson (the city manager we put in and a less than stellar choice) and told her that she needs to find an accommodation with the Mayor or she’s out. By the way, Wayne Workman announced his retirement yesterday effective Feb. 1, so the guy who is the mast knowledgeable and most talented Treasury bureaucrat we have (alongside of whizbang Tom Saxton} is quitting. That is a heck of a hole te fill, so we need to encourage Torn to stay (he's wavering}.

| know just enough about the Flint situation to be dangerous so if the following doesn’t make sense let me know. | have talked to both Senator Ananich and Representative Neely. They like the Governor and appreciate his efforts in Flint. However, they believe because of the combination of the water issue, the “take over” issue, and the approach that Darnell and/or the city manager is taking that it has created a great deal of animosity in Flint. | asked Rep. Neely if the Governor could only do one thing what would you have him do to improve the situation. He said to give the new mayor the ability to appoint some of her own executive staff (legal counsel, etc) that aren’t involved with the finances (much like we did in Detroit). Is this something we should consider? Dick xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b0213_0502_0502_1

Rich & Harvey Governor feels strongly that we need a Flint member of the After Action Commission. Some suggestions from Dennis and the LG are below. Do you have thoughts on getting a Flint person on board before we announce? David Layton Pastor Overton Pastor Harris xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1765_4273_4273_1

Accountable Please see below. We're going to address by noting that this move to was something that community had supported as well, that we know Darnell cares deeply about kids and the residents he serves, but that primarily we're focused on future and all the steps we are taking in collaboration with all parties to ensure that Flint has safe drinking water and we're protecting public health, and that we will be conducting a full after action review. Let me know ASAP if anyone has any concerns with that or other tweaks/ideas, otherwise, that's what we're going with. Thanks and best, SW Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message:

Request cette Not Responsive == Shes the one who told me in late July “that the city did not to have any part in delivering the 1500 filters we eourell because their position was that the water was safe to drink. She is also the one to shoot down the firm the Rich got to come to Lansing to present new technology to treat the water by using far less chemicals the city was currently using. Smh Best, Harvey

Hi, i wanted to see if the state had any cormment in response to this lawsuit. Thanks. Gary Ridley | The Flint Journal-Milve Media Group {| 930-280-0516 | gridleyGimilive.com

Harvey, Are you OK with making these notifications now? We will be sending the media advisory shortly. Thanks, Anna xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails19_b050_150_150_1

What if they are shut ing or can’t get there? Where’s the rellef coming from? is the Filnt Transit Authority willing to axtend complimentary transpertetion? Who is gning to exmlain to the recipients how the filter fits on their faucet? | know from experience that my wife never grew up building things out of Erector Sets, and she’s terrible at reading “part a atteches to part b with two bolts enclosed in the third packet, Don't use the ones marked only for Delta faucets oh, you get the point. ” dust a suggestion from a syntax point of view, the construction of the first sentence appears to allay anyone whoisa DHHS client and anyone who is a Flint resident to receive a water filter. Itisn’t clear that it applies to a person whois a Flint resident who receives public assistance and not to other Hint residents. Secondly, don't forget that other Hint residents alse should be entitied to a water filter and although the press release is about DHHS clients, we don’t want to create additional confusion. A thraw-away line about the other residents might be wise.

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Please see below. Not sure what status of our outreach and plans on water filters is? Perhaps we were involved in this GM effort indirectly or directly already. That said, there may be value in combining or coordinating. Let's talk, please. Want to make sure we're all on same page internally first. Thanks! SW

Heads up, here is a communication headed for Flint regarding lead & copper testing of their system and the need for ‘optimizing’ their treatment. Good News: Based on two rounds of testing, they pass inspection for lead and copper. Next News (there’s no bad news here): They still need to provide a plan to optimize their treatment. This usually means adding phosphate to the water to minimize corrosion. If you have questions, I’m happy to address them. Thanks! b Brad Wurfel Communications Director Michigan Department of Environmental Quality 517-284-6713 517-230-8006 cell

Harvey, Since group call Tuesday | have been working cut how the fitter idea might take shape. To reiteraie some key points so we're all clear: 1. DEO does not inspect individuals’ homes in a situation lke this. i's the city’s system, their operators nandie ail complaints and maintenance. In fact, our folks gierted me that the city’s got union rules in place forbidding any contractor from touching the system. DEO’s role is linited ic ensuring the plant is operating to state standards and the water If produces meets potabiliiy standards. The aesthetic issues drawing concern from residents -- color, odor, taste — stem from a variety of things. Age of the system and prolonged lack of upkeep is ihe leading factor. Bui in some areas, another contributing factor is changes in water flow - Source used to come from the south, now comes from the north, so sarne pipes are flawing in reverse, stirring up whatever was settled for a long time. in sorne sections, large pipes that historically served large communities are now serving a much smaller customer bese, contributing to water siagnating in the system. In sorne areas, househoid connections are old and worn, so iwo neighbors may be having dramatically different experiences. My point is, the challenge takes many forms and there's no single solution that will bring sweeping change. The two consullants hired by the city have, as [understand it, both reinforced this mea in their assessments, so that’s good. The fix for this will be years in the making, truly. Even if full funding were available, ‘big dig’ prascts cant ail happen at once. The city needs to get an assesement of its infrastructure so if cari orioritize iis needs, and | understand theyre working on thal. In the near term, maintenance this soring / summer — things like cleaning the pipes in key sections and flushing the systern via the nydrants - could offer some short term results. | know nobody wants to just wait for soring, but thal is something important to keep in rind. in the meartime, the group discussed possitdy making home water filters available somehow. The National Safety Foundation is a Michigan company, neadquartered and founded in Ann Arbor, that develoos standards for all kinds of infrastructure. They're a globally recognized source for standard setting. A look ai their site reveais there are myriad filtration ogtions on the market and within each type (eucet mounted, whole house ling fiters, etc) there are fters that focus on diferent aspects of purification. if this idea begins to get legs, ld suggest testing some different madels on the jocal water at the customer level to see ifihey work. Pd also sugges! the idea be focused on tap-mounted models to promote clean, appealing drinking water. And I'd suggest this program could be funded in whole ar in pari by the state, but would need to be administered by the city (reinforcing the fact that they own, operate and service the system). Pve got sorne information on filler models below. xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1554_3861_3863_1 Two more considerations: One, while the state has provided residents in some communities with bottled water in the past, i always has to do with their water being somehow conmiarminated — as in, some kind of chamical plume that impaired local drinking water sources. This would be the first time the state took steps to deal with what is an aesthetic issue on a system where the waier is meeting state drinking water standards. Water filter info: ANSI NSF Standard 42 Covers bacteriostasis, taste and odor (associated only with chlorine removal), and other aesthetic conditions hito//standards nsforg/apps/group public/dewnload php/T9syS/NSF 42-11% 20-%20watermarked pdf ANSI NSF Standard 53 Covers health effects removal htte//standarcds nsfercv/apps/group public/download pho/T9S9S/NSF §3-11a%20-%20watermarked pa It is important to note that the filters are not required to meet all aspects of the standard, only the portions they want to make claims for. So product information for each filter must be reviewed to determine its applicability. Most of these point of use filters are basic activated carbon filters that simply remove taste and odor specifically associated with chlorine, not other things like iron, manganese, hydrogen sulfide, etc. that can also impact taste and odor as well as color. It is important to recognize that taste and odor is generally an individual preference and such standards have for the most part not been developed because groups of individuals may still consider taste and odor issues to exist even after levels for such a standard have been met. Other considerations are that the test water for such filters attempting to meet the standard uses hardness levels of 170 mg/L or less. Flint’s water at times may be above this level, which could then impact filter performance and longevity. Most of these filters are designed to be replaced after 100 gallons or less of use, a period of about 3 months for most households. In addition the tests allow for initial pressure drops of up to 15 psi. This may limit use in households that already rely on minimum pressure within their household plumbing. Regarding the health effects standards, as the Flint water system already meets such requirements, with the exception of the current TTHM locational running annual average, there is little point to the use of these filters for such a purpose. To the paint you'd asked abaul the other day, while Flint and Detroit are leacing examples of unmainieined infrastructure, Flint is not alone by any means. This recent infrastructure report card nitoAwww infrastructurererorteard Lists Michigan with a $13.8 Billion need over the next 20 years. Nitoc/Awww infrastructurereportcard Here’s a link to the 2009 Report Card for Michigan Infrastructure hito Awww. michiganreporicard. com/

Flint water almost like 'gas chambers for Jews,' says Sharpton group activist Ron Fonger | [email protected] By Ron Fonger | [email protected] The Flint Journal on March 03, 2015 at 12:54 PM, updated March 03, 2015 at 2:10 PM The Rev. Charles Williams II speaks during a press conference for the National Action Network's coordinated response to the Trayvon Martin verdict in this: 2013: Flint Journal file photo. Flint Journal file: photo FLINT -- The president of the Michigan chapter of Al Sharpton's National Action Network says Flint water is "almost as bad as gas chambers for Jews." The Rev. Charles Williams II, speaking at a news conference and water giveaway in Flint on Monday, March 3, made the comment, which appeared on television station WEYI-TV. The city of Flint issued a statement saying officials are "extremely disappointed" by the pastor's remarks, including his comparison of consumption of Flint's water to "genocide." "We are extremely disappointed in Rev. Charles Williams’ comments but certainly understand -- and share -- his frustration,” the city statement says. "With that said, we find Rev. Williams' accusations are a gross misrepresentation of the Flint water condition and a wholly inappropriate comparison." When contacted by The Flint Journal-MLive for comment today, Williams referred a reporter to his Twitter page. xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1548_3844_3846_1 Steven C. Low, executive director of the Flint Jewish Federation, called Williams' comments "an inappropriate invocation of the Holocaust" that "diminishes what survivors went through." "Drawing such a comparison doesn't shed any light on the water problems," said Low, who called on Williams to apologize for his remarks. The news conference Williams spoke at is one of several that have been held since Flint notified customers in January that the city is in violation of the Safe Drinking Water Act because of the level of total trihalomethanes (TTHM) in water tested during the last 10 months. Outspoken residents have since protested the price, color, odor and overall quality of the water. City officials have said Flint water is safe for the vast majority of the people to drink but warned in January notices that TTHM can pose increased health risks for those with a compromised immune system, the elderly, pregnant women and infants. Testing during the last two months has shown the city is meeting all health and safety standards for water, and a consultant is expected to deliver a report this week, detailing recommendations for improving the quality of drinking water here. Flint's water problems, including multiple boil water advisories last summer, bloomed after the city began using the Flint River as its drinking water source in April. Prior to that switch, the city had used Lake Huron water, pre-treated and purchased from the city of Detroit. The Flint statement says "some people may still have issues with discoloration, or do not like the taste of the (higher) mineral content river water (but) these do not amount to a safety issue." Williams responded to a request for comment with a text message to The Journal, saying "quote my Twitter feed." In a Twitter message, the pastor wrote, "I (hear) #flint city officials upset at my comparisons yesterday. They should use their anger 2 make sure resident aren't drinking death water." In another message, Williams wrote, "Isn't it extreme to knowingly sell residents contaminated water people in #flint forced to buy liver disease water? What is that? #Genocide." xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1548_3844_3846_2 In addition to his work as president of NAN-Michigan, Williams is the pastor of King Solomon Baptist Church of Detroit. This week was not Williams' first appearance in the spotlight in Flint. In 2013, he demanded Hurley Medical Center officials answer charges that they granted a father's request that only white nurses care for his infant child. The hospital eventually agreed to pay nearly $200,000 in total to three black nurses who sued the hospital after claiming they were discriminated against when they weren't allowed to treat that white baby. NAN describes itself as one of the leading civil rights organizations in the nation with chapters throughout the United States. The organization was founded in 1991 by Sharpton. Ron Fonger is a reporter for The Flint Journal. Contact him 3trfes@eri @uifive.com or 810-247-9963. Follow him on Twitter, Facebook orGoogle+. © 2015 MLive.com. All rights reserved. Brad Wurfel Communications Director Michigan Department of Environmental Quality 517-284-6713 xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1548_3844_3846_3