Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson announces bid for Governor. FLINT, Mich. — Genesee County Sheriff Christopher Swanson launched his campaign for governor at Mott Community College, pledging to protect the constitutional, civil and bargaining rights of Michiganders.

3 days ago · According to the Genesee County Sheriff’s website, he has built a more-than-three-decade career as a police officer, serving in various capacities including corrections, patrol, narcotics, criminal and death investigations, human trafficking investigations and …

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Davison, MI — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is closing southbound I-475 at the Flint River starting Saturday, October 26, 2024, for beam setting. This work is part of a $141 million investment to rebuild more than 3 miles of I-475 from the Flint River to …

Feb 19, 2024 · Appoint Tracey Fountain to the Flint Housing Commission to fill the remainder of the term ending on Aug. 31, 2028. Appoint Nadia Rodriguez to the 7 th ward seat on Flint Planning Commission to fill the remainder of a three-year term ending on March 31, 2025.; Appoint Jon Kingen to the Zoning Board of Appeals for the remainder of a three-year term starting immediately and expiring Aug. 31, 2024.

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4 days ago · Supporters of the amendment say it will give residents an opportunity to speak directly to the needs of their community. “What we do with this is we give the people the first opportunity to sit down with developers to say, ‘this is what we want to see,’” Flint City Council Vice President Candice Mushatt said during a Feb. 5, 2025, Legislative Committee meeting. “This is …

Dec 6, 2024 · Flint, MI — Another series of recall petitions has been filed against Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley, making this the third time this year a resident has attempted to oust him from his elected seat.

Nov 26, 2024 · Flint — Four recall petitions were filed to remove 6th Ward Flint City Councilwoman Tonya Burns. This marks the first time Burns has been at the receiving end of a recall attempt since the start of her term in 2021.

5 days ago · FLINT, Mich. — Throughout its history, Flint has drawn diverse populations seeking a better life. The Great Migration brought an influx of African Americans from the South to the city between the 1910s and the 1970s. Flint has also seen waves of Arab immigrants who have established themselves in ...