Tag: Garlin Gilchrist
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Flint Neighborhoods United meeting hears about high-speed internet, lifting of pandemic restrictions and rodent control
By Coner Segren At the most recent Flint Neighborhoods United monthly meeting, residents heard from Gary Jones, Flint community liaison for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Office of Community Outreach, about the state’s lifting of pandemic restrictions. They also heard about a new federal program to allow for high-speed internet for communities lacking access and got tips…
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“I’m running as a proud Democrat but I’ll govern as an American,” Biden tells drive-in Flint audience
By Tom Travis Drawing sharp contrasts between the last four years of the Trump presidency and eight years of President Barack Obama and Joe Biden’s administration, candidate for president Joe Biden addressed a drive-in rally today at Flint’s Northwestern High School parking lot by declaring, “I’m running as a proud Democrat, but I’ll govern as…
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State execs tout census benefits, urgency to Flint in E-Town Hall
By Tom Travis Three of Michigan’s four executive elected officers, Michigan Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist, Attorney General Dana Nessel, and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson came to Flint this week to highlight, with local officials on hand, the importance and convenience of completing the census and the benefits it brings to local communities. Originally planned…
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“Resilience” a pivotal story of Flint, Lt. Gov. Gilchrist says in City Hall visit
By Jan Worth-Nelson State of Michigan Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist said today under the dome in City Hall he has learned that “resilience is a matter of pride” in the city of Flint, and that is one of its messages to the rest of the country. Hosted by Mayor Sheldon Neeley for part of his…
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Governor Whitmer’s “Winter Warm-up” draws huge crowds at Flint Farmers’ Market
By Paul Rozycki On Saturday newly inaugurated Governor Gretchen Whitmer met with her Flint area supporters at the Flint Farmers Market. The event was part of a state-wide tour where the governor and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilcrist planned to meet with constituents in Detroit and Flint, on Saturday, and other parts of the state in…
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Whitmer coming to Flint Farmers’ Market Saturday
Newly inaugurated Gov. Gretchen Witmer and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist will greet Flint residents during the “Witmer Winter Warm-up Flint,” 2-4 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Flint Farmers Market, 300 E. First St. The event, sponsored by Michigan Transition, includes special activities and refreshments for the whole family. Those attending are invited to donate a…
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