Press Conference 10-09-09

 The City of Flint settling sewer lawsuits for $9.3 million.
The City will payl out $9.3 million to about 150 residents who sued the city after their homes flooded with sewage nine years ago. “My administration is committed to getting many more of these old lawsuits hanging over the city resolved,” Flint Mayor Dayne Walling said. “It’s time to settle these claims so the city can move forward in a more positive direction.”

Press Conference 10-16-09

The City of Flint has a Zero Tolerance position on drugs and alcohol in the workplace. Drug testing of city employees began in late September with employees of the fire department. Five firefighters were tested and two were positive for either drugs or alcohol. Two firefighters were let go. Mayor Walling says more city employees will be tested.