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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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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