Metamora
Metamora, MI · Municipal
abc12.com
Flint fire chief submits resignation letter
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - Flint Fire Chief Theron Wiggins submitted his resignation letter to city administrators, effective Nov. 30. Wiggins' resignation comes as city leadership transitions into a new chapter following Tuesday's mayoral election victory for sixth ward councilwoman Tonya Burns. She defeated incumbent Mayor Sheldon Neeley by more than 2,400 votes.
The Detroit News
Construction underway on two sounds walls along I-75 in Oakland Co. Find out where
TROY — Construction is underway on two sound walls along Interstate 75 in Troy following years of complaints from nearby residents and businesses about excessive noise. One 2,666-foot wall is being built from Wattles to Long Lake. The other wall, which will be more than 2,000 feet longer at 4,273 feet, is going up from Crooks to Coolidge. Construction started in April of this year, said Rob Morosi, a spokesman for the Michigan Department of Transportation, and will take roughly two years. It's expected to wrap up in the fall of 2027. The walls are the result of a $10 million earmark in the 2024 state budget sought by state Rep. Sharon MacDonell and Sen. Michael Webber. MacDonell said in a post on social media that she was glad to see construction underway while driving through Troy late last month. "Securing $10 million in state funding for this project in 2023 is one of my proudest accomplishments during my time as your state representative, and I’ll keep working hard to bring more resources to our community for projects like this one," she wrote in a post on Facebook. MacDonell said it took years of advocacy by many, and that Troy
abc12.com
Big changes coming to Flint City Hall under Mayor-elect Burns
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - Flint Police Chief Terence Green has submitted paperwork to retire effective November 30th. ABC12 News learned of the move just days after voters elected Tonya Burns as Flint's next mayor. Green said he was selected to serve the city by Mayor Sheldon Neeley and that is...
WNEM
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Flint Township voters turn down renaming the township
FLINT TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - Voters in Flint Township turned down a proposal aimed at changing the township's name to Oak Hills Township. The vote was only an advisory vote, as the township board can still make the final decision. Nearly 60% of voters opposed renaming the township. The township...
midmichigannow.com
Young Genesee County voters have their voice heard in midterm election
FLINT, Mich.— Multiple young people at the University of Michigan Flint casted a vote in this year’s midterm election and stress the importance of other young people doing their civic duty. Mid-Michigan NOW spoke with two pre-med students at U of M Flint being Saffron Brotzke and J'lynn...
The Detroit News
Troy aquatic center to be closed summer 2027 due to infrastructure issues
Troy will not open its aquatic center for the upcoming summer season because of infrastructure issues, and city officials are evaluating its long-term future, officials said on Nov. 5. In a lengthy post on Facebook, the city said the Troy Family Aquatic Center on Civic Center Drive, just north of Troy's municipal complex, will be closed in summer 2027 "due to significant infrastructure failures that require extensive repairs." The repairs will disrupt the city's ability to operate the facility, the post reads. The aquatic center in summer 2026 experienced "unsustainable" water loss due to multiple failures throughout the facility's aging underground systems. Minimum repairs to this system are estimated at $1 million, according to city officials. “Because repairs can only be done in the summer, the pool will be closed for the 2027 season," said City Manager Frank Nastasi in the post on Facebook. "We will keep evaluating its long-term future, and we hope community partnerships can be part of the solution.” The Troy Family Aquatic Center opened in 1992 and marked its 30th anniversary in 2022. It has a lagoon area, two water slides, and a dedicated toddler and youth area featuring a shallow pool, a 20-foot waterfall, a
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‘And THAT’S Being Pro Life’: Michigan Residents Praise $500 Monthly Cash Program as Flint Newborn Death Rate Falls 50%
Some encouraging news has emerged from Flint, Michigan, where a program offering financial support to new and expectant parents has been linked to a remarkable drop in newborn deaths. Following the introduction of Rx Kids, which provides families with $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 a month throughout their baby’s first year, researchers found that the city’s newborn death rate had fallen by 50%. The findings have sparked a wave of positive reactions from Michigan residents, with many praising the initiative and the difference it could make for struggling families.
midmichigannow.com
Flint City Council to welcome new members after election
FLINT, Mich. — Flint’s City Council is preparing for a major shift, with seven new members set to join the nine-member body. Three council races had just one candidate running, while six others were contested. According to the unofficial results, this is the new city council body:. 1st...
East Village Magazine
Flint Voters Elect New Mayor, Seven New City Councilors, One New School Board Member
Note: All election results are unofficial until they are certified. Published in partnership with Flint. Daily. Election results in Flint and Genesee County are still unofficial and total vote margins are being tabulated, but clear winners have already emerged in key races in the city, including current Sixth Ward Councilwoman Tonya Burns unseating incumbent Mayor Sheldon Neeley, who was seeking a third term in office.