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So he has not ruled it out? >>> "Murray, David (GOV)" <[email protected]> 12/18/2015 3:29 PM >>> | think he said that her request was to the federal government, but you'd have to pull that from your tape. . My statement is correct in that the administration continues to have discussions with the mayor on this issue and others. Dave Murray Press Secretary | Executive Office of Governor Rick Snyder PI} mobile Twitter:@michigandmurray

| think he said that her request was to the federal government, but you'd have to pull that from your tape. . My statement is correct in that the administration continues to have discussions with the mayor on this issue and others. Dave Murray

Thanks. So, to take it home, (and this is what | took away yesterday) the governor does not think a state disaster declaration is necessary. (He also said it doesn't fit the criteria.) >>> Hello Rick, Flint residents need to have access to safe, clean water. Gov. Snyder and the administration has been working closely with Mayor Weaver to focus on health issues affecting children and other city residents, and address water infrastructure challenges. The state also 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. Gov. Snyder also has in plan an action plan that includes increased testing, free filters and other steps to help 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 Murray xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1238_3128_3130_1 Press Secretary | Executive Office of Governor Rick Snyder Murray 1 @michigan.gov 517-335-6397, office! mobile Twitter:@michigandmurray i

Hello Rick, Flint residents need to have access to safe, clean water. Gov. Snyder and the administration has been working closely with Mayor Weaver to focus on health issues affecting children and other city residents, and address water infrastructure challenges. The state also 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. Gov. Snyder also has in plan an action plan that includes increased testing, free filters and other steps to help 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 Murray Press Secretary | Executive office of Governor Rick Snyder [email protected] 517-335-6397, office |

Emergency In Flint >>> Rosemary Jones <&[email protected]> 12/18/2015 11:21 AM >>> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, December 18, 2015 Contact: Rep. Sheldon Neeley Phone: (517) 373-5837 Michigan Legislative Black Caucus Calls For A State of Emergency In Flint MLBC urges Gov. Snyder to act on water crisis in city LANSING - The Michigan Legislative Black Caucus (MLBC) today joined the City of Flint, and urged Gov. Rick Snyder to issue a State of Emergency to address the continuing health concerns caused by the increased lead levels in their water. The MLBC request comes on the heels of the issuance of a State of Emergency declaration by Flint Mayor Karen Weaver, and the Flint City Council. Although Flint has ceased pulling water from the Flint River, the emergency is in response to continuing reports and studies that indicate the presence of coliform bacteria and high levels of lead in the city's drinking water. Blood samples of Genesee County children - taken before and after the city ended its contract with the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) and began using Flint River water - showed 2 xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1239_3131_3133_2 that the number of Flint children with elevated blood-lead levels had jumped from 2.1 percent to 4 percent. Additional tests have disclosed that the blood-lead levels of children living in the poorest Flint neighborhoods have jumped from 2.5 percent to 6.3 percent. It has been scientifically proven that even low lead levels can affect many different parts of the body. Lead can especially affect a child's mental development, behavior, ability to pay attention, hearing, |Q, kidneys and body growth. State Rep. Sheldon Neeley (D-Flint), first vice chairman of the MLBC, is working with local, state and federal officials to find solutions and resources. A state-declared heath emergency will allow the city to access federal funding. "Issuing a health emergency is the most responsible thing to do," Neeley said. "This is a public health crisis, and our children are most at risk. We urge Gov. Snyder to issue the State of Emergency so the city of Flint can get immediate monetary relief." "Water is a basic human right," state Rep. LaTanya Garrett (D-Detroit) said. "Many of our urban communities have succumb to various water issues. We have a due diligence to work tirelessly to provide relief to our citizens." HHH Rosie Jones Deputy Press Secretary Michigan House Democrats O: 517.373.3731 Cc housedems.com xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1239_3131_3133_3

Thing 1 -- Any reaction to the Legislative Black Caucus's call for the gov to declare a state of emergency in Flint? Thing 2 -- Anything happening today or Monday? thanks&cheers... Rick Pluta managing editor/Capitol bureau chief Michi: Public Radio Network xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1236_3125_3125_1