As Election Looms, Michigan Wants Flint Water Deal Soon
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — Michigan officials want the mayor of Flint to quickly sign a 30-year deal with a regional water agency after the City Council failed to come up with a long-term solution following the city’s lead-tainted water crisis.
The state asked a judge on Friday to grant the signing power to Mayor Karen Weaver no later than Tuesday, the same day she faces a recall election. That would allow Weaver to bypass the City Council.
A judge had ordered the council to come up with a long-term water source by Oct. 23. Instead, the council asked for more time and chose a two-year deal. That didn’t satisfy the judge, who asked the state to propose a next step.
Flint tapped the Flint River as its water source in 2014 and 2015. The water wasn’t properly treated to prevent pipe corrosion, leading to elevated lead levels.
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