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Hello Gary, The acininistration has not been contacted by the U.S. Attorney's Office on this matter at this time. Gov. Snydar has appointed an indenendent panel that is reviewing all state, local and federal actions related to Flint’s water challenges, and we are committed to working with Mayor Karen Weaver and county leaders as we focus on protecting the health of Flint residents and aif Michigandars. Dave Murray Press Secretary | Executive Office of Governor Rick Snyder 517-335-6397, office 3 mobile Twitter:@michigandmurray

shiGmichivan eou> Dave, | just got a confirmation from the U.S. Attorney’s Office that it is investigating the Flint water situation. It isn’t releasing specifics, but | wanted to give you a chance to respond to this news. lam typing up something right now and will be posting ASAP. Thanks. xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1392_3557_3557_1

Gov. Snyder is committed to working with Mayor Weaver and city leaders to do what is necessary to protect the health of Flint residents. We're working to build upon the work that already in progress as part of the Governor's action plan and the $10 million provided for the reconnection to Detroit water, filters for residents and efforts to improve the city's water infrastructure. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 24, 2015, at 8:36 AM, Gary Ridley <i3! Dave, US Rep. Dan Kildee was on the Rachel Maddow show last night discussing the Flint water issue. He said of the state: “We need more than an apology and an acknowledgment that they failed. We need them to make it right.” | wanted to check in and see if your office had any response. | am putting together a post on this ASAP. Thanks. Gary Ridley | The Flint Journal-MLive Media Group | 810-280-9516 | gridiey@miivecom xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1284_3311_3311_1

Hi Gary, Looking back, 'm not sure bwas clear in my response about ane point. We are committed to protecting the health of children in Fnt now and into the future, and helping anyone who has been affected by the water challenges in Flint. We're already taking the stens called for in Gov. Snyder's action plan, and are working with the Flint Water Task Force to see what additional actions it recornmends to help children and adults and acidress any issues that were created by this situation. is that more clear? Let me know. Dave Dave Murray Press Secretary | Executive Office of Governor Rick Snyder 517-335-6397, office inobile Twitter:@michigandmurray

Hello Gary, Gov. Snyder has been proactive, and we’re working with the bipartisan Flint Water Task Force that he appointed. While the task force is charged with reviewing all of the city, state and federal government actions, we also expect that members are working on recommendations that could apply to Flint moving forward, or potentially other areas that could face health and water infrastructure challenges. The task force was appointed in late October, and members at the time said they expect their work could take about three months. It’s an impressive group, and we respect the work it is doing. Here’s a link to the release: Hite: /www michigan govfenvder/O.ASG8 7-277 Dave Dave Murray Press Secretary | Executive Office of Governor Rick Snyder MurrayDL@ mictigs

Dave, Pappreciate the quick resmanse. But, [need to follow up since sorne things have changed since my previous email, i just sat dean with U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee who fs calling for e locally- managed, state-funded health fund that would helm identify and track health issues for those kids potentially impacted by the lead situation. Re: Stabenow comment on Flint water xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1273_3274_3276_1 Would the governor be on board with this idea? Has he had discussions on creating this sort of fund? Thanks again, Gary Ridley | The Flint dournal-Miive Bdedia Group | 840-280-9516 | eridleydimlive com

Hib Gunichigan goy> Hello, Gary, Flint residents need to have access to safe, clean water. Gov. Snyder and administration members continue to work closely with Mayor Weaver and other city leaders to focus on health issues affecting children and other city residents, and address water infrastructure challenges. The state so far has offered more than $10 million in grants and other financial assistance to cover part of the payment for the temporary switch to the Great Lakes Water Authority until Flint’s new water source is ready to go online as well as efforts to improve existing city water infrastructure and purchase water filters for residents. The governor also appointed a bipartisan task force charged with reviewing all of the city, state and federal government actions and recommending changes looking forward that can address potential challenges in Flint and other cities. Dave Dave Murray Press Secretary | Executive Office of Governor Rick Snyder L@michivas voy Twitter:@michigandmurray

Dave, | was covering an event with Sen. Stabenow and the Flint water issue came up briefly. She made this statement: “The state of Michigan, where the negligence rose, has to step up in a much bigger way to help Flint.” 2 xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1273_3274_3276_2 | wanted to check in with you and see if your office had any response to her comment. | will likely be putting something together by 3-4 p.m. Thanks. Gary Ridley | The Flint Journal-MLive Media Group | 810-280-9516 | aridieydimive com xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1273_3274_3276_3