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FLINT EMERGENCY MANAGER SAYS MAYOR AND COUNCIL NOT THE PROBLEM.[1]
One of the reasons why brown says he restored partial pay is because he does not blame the current mayor or council for Flint's problems.[1]
"If you really look at the financial problems, it's a structural problem that started over 25 years ago, as our tax base declined and our cost of government like legacy costs, pensions and health care, that have gone up, we have less and less to pay for services," says Brown[1]
THAT’S NOT WHAT THE GOVERNORS OFFICE AND TEAM SAID.
A state review found Flint that has deep financial problems and has shifted money around to try to make ends meet.[4]
BY TAKING THESE DOLLARS THE FLINT CITY COUNCIL NOR MAYOR CAN MEET WITH CONSTITUENTS WITHOUT THE EMERGENCY MANAGERS PERMISSION.WE HAVE NO ELECTED REPRESENTATIVE THE EMERGENCY MANAGERS JUST HAS EMPLOYEES
In a written directive issued Tuesday, Brown announced that city council would be allowed one scheduled meeting per month for hearing public comment, conducting public hearings and addressing other matters to be decided by the emergency manager, the Flint Journal reports. Brown will also allow council members to attend public meetings in their respective wards, Michigan Radio reports.[2]
In a written directive issued Tuesday, Brown announced that city council would be allowed one scheduled meeting per month for hearing public comment, conducting public hearings and addressing other matters to be decided by the emergency manager, the Flint Journal reports. Brown will also allow council members to attend public meetings in their respective wards, Michigan Radio reports.[2]
COUNCIL PERSON SAID SHE WANTED MORE MONEY, FOR HERSELF?
Council member Jackie Poplar says she would wanted at least 50% of her council pay restored, but she says she can live with the $7,000 restoration and would work for nothing if she had to. "I was elected by the people, for the people, and I continue working for the people."[1]
ORGANIZED BEGGING
"We've been meeting and we've been talking about the role and the responsibilities of the city council and talking about having a forum for the city council to be able to continue to play a role in government," City Council President Scott Kincaid told the Flint Journal. "So I'm pleased that he's looking at us playing a role."[2]
BROWN RECOGNIZES THE REAL COLLABORATIVE SKILL SET OF THE COUNCIL AND GREAT ABILITIES OF FLINTS MAYOR.
Flint Emergency Manager Michael Brown restores partial pay for the mayor and city council.
The mayor and city council see this as a vote of confidence in their skills and a willingness to work together.
Council member Jacqueline Poplar says, "It means that we are going to move forward. It means that he is trying to work with us."[1]
WALLING NEW JOB ASSIGNEMENT, GO TO MEETINGS. ISN’T THIS WHAT EASON HAD HIM DOING?
Brown’s order includes a list of responsibilities for Walling, including facilitating economic development prospects; holding positions on various boards, such as the Karegnondi Water Authority, Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce and Flint Downtown Development Authority; and holding open office hours and communicating with residents.[3]
THE BACKROOM DEAL FROM DAY ONE WAS TO KEEP THE MONEY FL;OWING TO THE ELECTED OFFICALS.
Emergency Manager Michael Brown says public act four of the emergency manager law requires the pay of elected officials to be reduced to zero.[1]
POWER CAN BE USED WISELY AND NOT.
However, he has the power to restore pay.[1]
AGREED, ELECTIONS DO MEAN SOMETHING.
"These are elected representatives, and I think as long as we can work out a cooperative arrangement, it's important government can continue to function that way," says Brown, who also restored Mayor Dayne Walling's pay by 60%.\[1]
YOU HAVE TO GIVE KINCAID CREDIT HE KEPT THE FLINT CITY COUNCIL IN THE GAME. HE SHOULD HAVE BEEN MAYOR. THANK YOU BOB EMERSON-NOT,
City Council President Scott Kincaid also applauded the resumption of city council meetings.
“We’ve been meeting and we’ve been talking about the role and the responsibilities of the city council and talking about having a forum for the city council to be able to continue to play a role in government,” said Kincaid. “So I’m pleased that he’s looking at us playing a role.”[3]
The order also said council members “shall address the concerns of their respective constituencies,” attending meetings in their wards as directed by Brown and communicating with their residents.[3]
BROWN IS LOOKING FOR COLLABORATORS NOT INSURGENTS, HE FOUND THEM FOR POCKET CHANGE.
"He made a commitment that this was going to be a collaborative process and is recognizing there is a number of positive efforts that were underway. Council has an important role to play in committees, providing public hearings for ordinances, and other changes and that right here within the staff that was in place that were involved in initiatives that he wants to see continued," says Walling.[1]
SOME OTHER DUDE DID IT.
One of the reasons why brown says he restored partial pay is because he does not blame the current mayor or council for Flint's problems. [1]
BROWN AGREES FLINT HAS A STRUCTURAL PROBLEM. THE ONLY STRUCTURE IS THE FLINT CITY CHARTER. IF BROWN WILL PUT THE CHARTER REVISION QUESTION ON THE BALLOT I WILL PLEDGE TO ONLY THROW OLIVE BRANCHES AND ROSE PETALS AT BROWNS FEET AND HIS NEW EMPLOYEES.[Mayor and Council] [ Okay in Flint Speak if he will order the ballot question I will kiss his …...]
"If you really look at the financial problems, it's a structural problem that started over 25 years ago, as our tax base declined and our cost of government like legacy costs, pensions and health care, that have gone up, we have less and less to pay for services," says Brown.[1]
JAN 15 2012 WILL BE REMEMBER AS THE DAY THE FLINT COMMUNITY WAKES UP....
Brown has until January 15th to present his budget plan to the state and then execute that plan.[1]
MIKE , JUST DO WHAT IT TAKES, QUICKLEY, HARSHLY, DO NOT SHELTER PAST DECISION MAKERS, LET US DEAL WITH THEM .HELP US BUILD A NEW FUTURE THROUGH CHARTER REVISION. WE RESPECT YOU, U SHOULD HAVE RUN FOR MAYOR.....
He says he's still overwhelmed by the job and that it could take some time.[1\]
[1]
http://www.minbcnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=699852#.TvL-btQeNLc
[2]
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/21/flint-emergency-manager-restores-power-pay_n_1163038.html
[3]
http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2011/12/flint_emergency_manager_partia.html
[4]
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/e10c4b2cae8d48f6a5e94c63f1d7b95f/MI--Flint-Finances/
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