Flint, Michigan – Mayor Sheldon Neeley was happy with the recent progress in the Flint water settlement. He said that the release of long-awaited money was a good thing for city residents who had been living in uncertainty for years. The mayor stated in a statement that the moment shows how hard the city has worked to speak out for its citizens and that it was important for the process to move on after a long period.
Neeley says that the city’s leaders have always pushed for action and made sure that the concerns of Flint residents were at the heart of talks about the settlement. He stressed that the announcement is a step forward for a community that has been looking for responsibility and help since the water crisis changed the lives of thousands of families.
The mayor also talked about how important it is for the public to know what’s going on as the settlement moves forward. He reminded residents that the city doesn’t have any say over when payments are made or how they are distributed. The Special Master in charge of the case and the U.S. District Court, on the other hand, are the ones who make those decisions. Neeley added that the city has promised to help with whatever is needed to support that process, while also keeping citizens informed at every step.
Neeley said again that Flint’s leaders are still speaking out to make sure that settlement money goes to the people it is meant to help. He said that the city’s job is to serve its residents and guide them through a complicated legal and administrative process, not to run the settlement itself.
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To help residents stay informed, the mayor urged people to rely only on official sources for updates and guidance. He highlighted a dedicated settlement information phone line and an official website designed to provide accurate, current details about payments and procedures. These resources, he said, are essential for avoiding confusion and misinformation.
Neeley ended his remarks by urging people to keep involved in their communities and stressing the need of staying informed while the settlement process moves forward. He said again that the city would stand with Flint residents and help them while the next steps are taken under court supervision.
- The settlement information line: (202) 420-2200
• The official website: officialflintwaterpayments.com