Flint Formalizes New 12-Member Water Advisory Council
FLINT, MI, — Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley is pleased to announce the official formation of the Water System Advisory Council. The advisory council has been formed following appointments by the Mayor and approval by City Council, and in adherence to the State of Michigan Safe Drinking Water Act. The 12-member appointed body includes residents, community leaders, municipal water and other technical experts. The Water System Advisory Council will serve as the public's "eyes and ears" for the City's water supply including ongoing water infrastructure projects.
To date, the Water System Advisory Council has hosted three meetings including one to elect officers Sheryl Thompson, chairperson; Dr. Benjamin Pauli, vice chair; and E. Yvonne Lewis who will serve as secretary. Two additional meetings were held to review details of the City's water infrastructure projects and begin the process of creating bylaws. Additional advisory council appointees include:
Wendy Braun
James Gaskin
Jaron Houston
Dr. Nancy Love
Dr. Shawn McElmurry
Dr. Lawrence Reynolds
Nayyirah Shariff
Gina Smith
Dr. Laura Sullivan