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Thanks for the note and heads up, Karen. This really need to be a conversation that’s had with our tearns (Gov, DEQ & Treasury} real quick. H's likely that you or Treasury are going to need to be the leads, not the governar’s office. Apparently, FYi, one of your folks (Steve Busch} has already had long conversations with Chastity, who is a tenacious reporter just in case you ray not be farnillar with her. Looping in Dave M who's helping pull background and latest on this together, He'll be in touch asap. Thanks much, SW

Chastity Pratt from Bridge magazine contacted our drinking water staff to ask about the letter Mayor Walling sent the Governor requesting assistance on the city’s drinking water situation. | had staff direct the call to your office. Let me know if you’d like us to respond in some fashion. Thanks! Karen Tommasulo Public Information Officer Michigan Department of Environmental Quality 517-284-6716 | 517-599-5733 xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1897_4621_4621_1

Good evening team, Terry Stanton, working with Brad and Jerry Ambrose, drafted talking points and background on the Flint water issues. If asked, Terry suggests the governor say: Residents deserve clean, safe water and EM Jerry Ambrose, his management team and the DEQ are working to ensure that...and that the State will be a resource where and when possible, as we have with other issues, such as public safety. Terry said he cannot speak to other “requests” in the Mayor’s letter (dated 1-18), which seek waivers, Federal and State funding, etc. He said the city is committed to addressing the issue and in fact, has taken numerous steps (with guidance and/or approval from DEQ) to date. Dave Murray Deputy Press Secretary | Executive Office of Governor Rick Snyder [email protected] 517-335-6397, office i imobile Twitter:@michigandmurray xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1877_4577_4577_1

Our chief put it very well below in terrns of DEQ’s message. Here's the play: Flint did a lousy job cormmiunicating this to the public at the outset via the media. The public is unsettled about the situation. Flint announced a public meeting to talk about the situation. On the day of the meeting, Flint Mayor sends a letter to you guys, essentially saying that hecause the of EM, this is your problem. Fliibin the blank for what the city tells the public at the meeting this evening. Send calls here as you see fit, we'll handle it. As for the letter, here itis.

Thanks B. Sara/Dave ~ please note reference to city’s letter ta gov as well tonight's meeting, in case the MLive folks, etc. come your way. Ken

Thx B

City of Fint. Drinking water violation. Seems the extensive treatment they've had to use on the flint River water is having its own set of side effects. Last month | learned they have retained Kelly Rasaman to help them deal with the messaging around this problarn. Nobody on City of Flint’s team will be surorised to get this letter. We'll work with them to figure out good partner messaging. Just wanted y'all in the loan. Welcome to the laa. fe

ODWMA-399-022.pdf Heads up, staff grepered a briefing for the governor at his request regarding the water situation in Flint. This is a draft of that, Just got it myself,

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Importance: High dust talked to our staff guy on the Flint / Detroit water situation, Apparently Flint is going to rake a pultic announcement today. We're deferring calls to Treasury unless otherwise directed by you guys. Gur expertise here is about water quality and technical issues. This conversation is about contract and money right now ... Brad Wurfel Communications Director Michigan Depariment of Environmental Quality 17-244 -7395 - office

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FYI, | was told this was on hold until final sign-off is received. | will keep everyone updated as | hear more.

Thanks, Caleb. (And welcome back!) Agreed, though I think there's going to need to be couple of topline message points that get to Treasurer's review process very generally (ala Ron Fonger's piece that pointed out that one community is going to lose while another "wins" regardless of the outcome). Doesn't sound like Detroit may take lighlty if that ends up being outcome. We also do need a comms/outreach plan to make sure we've got all components and notification bases covered.

Here is an email I sent out last week and haven't received any feedback yet. I will touch base with everyone again on Monday to finalize a comm plan ahead of AD's approval of Ed Kurtz's resolution. Begin forwarded message:

Here is the start of some topline messages for Flint ... | don’t think that we need to get too deep into the specifics on the deal, we can leave that to Ed and others to discuss. Please let me know of any suggestions and additions that you have. | plan to also put together some background information that we can have on hand when discussing the topic. As | mentioned before, it likely won’t be until the week of Apr 8'" that we discuss this publicly. e This is a decision made by the City of Flint and is a local decision that affects their local water supply. e Flint Emergency Manager Ed Kurtz has heavily involved the city’s elected officials throughout the decision-making process and all agree that this is best for the citizens and businesses in Flint. e This will save Flint at least $100 million over the next 25 years, and possibly as much as $300 million. e The Departments of Treasury and Environmental Quality have approved the financial and environmental soundness of KWA’s plan. e Flint accounts for only 2% of DWSD’s capacity. Thanks, Caleb xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1853_4517_4517_1

Just making sure you're alf in the loop on this as Vil be out next week, Need to make sure we have talking points and appropriate comm/outreach plan in place. Caleb was going to be taking the lead, in conjunction with Terry at Treasury. Though next week, Treasury may need to be lead.

We are goad Caleb. fwilfhandle. Hey, in case you missed it, here’s the “good news” release we are about to send.

See below from Fonger, it looks like he has also called in to the office. Is this being handled, do you need anything from me? Our talking points won't change based on Detroit's release, unless something has happened that | am unaware of. It isn't our place to dispute DWSD while Andy is officially reviewing the proposal, but Brom could get us some info on the estimated savings if we needed it. Just let me know if you need anything from me. Caleb Begin forwarded message:

The permits for KWA are already issued. I’ve got our folks working up some talking points on the DEQ-related issues this week, but our role here is not what the news really cares about. b Brad Wurfel Communications Director Michigan Department of Environmental Quality 517-241-7395 - office 517-230-8006 - cell

Yes. Brom Stibitz is repping Treasury and keeping me updated.

Terry, are you looped into the conversation happening in con hall right now with city of lint's request to move off detroit's water? vhnrvevvvyvy > Sent from my iPhone xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1901_4626_4626_1

Note: Sara Wurfel will call RDS cell and conference in Kristen Interview with Kristen Longley, Flint Journal Primary topics: ballot proposals, specifically Props 1 & 2; she also will ask the governor’s thoughts on how his public safety initiative is unfolding, as well as his thoughts on the proposed regional water pipeline between Flint and Detroit. (Note: Comms will provide brief bullet points on this Wednesday morning) 810-429-5333 xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails21_b0003_0005_0005_1