Allie Herkenroder for Flint City Council

Today we take a moment to honor the life of BB Nolden. As Genessee County Commissioner, a former city council member, and executive director of the Friends of Berston Field House, he was dedicated to giving back to his community. I am grateful for the dedication and wholeheartedness with which he served the Flint community.

📷: East Village Magazine

Congratulations to all who won their elections throughout Flint, Genesee County, and Michigan!

Dear 7th Ward and City of Flint Neighbors,

I’m sorry.

You deserve better.

The behavior of two of my colleagues at last nights committee meeting was not only unprofessional, but also destructive to the future of this city. Members were pounding their hands and screaming at other members and purposefully delaying the business of the city for personal gain.

This is unacceptable.

I will continue to do the work for YOU despite the chaos from certain members who try to distract the public and make consistent conspiracy level claims over the actions of others. I, however, cannot do this alone. I need your support to hold members of this body accountable.

Come to meetings and make your voice heard.
Email your Councilperson and tell them the behavior of the few is unacceptable and harmful.

Together we can bring the positive change to this city that we all deserve.

In Service,
Allie

See you tonight!

Please join me on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 5pm for a 7th Ward townhall! I hope to see you at the Flint Farmer's Market in the Ramsdell Room. Yes, I know the Farmer's Market is no longer in the 7th Ward, this site has been planned since last November. I appreciate your understanding on this!

I hope to see you there!

Please join me on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 5pm for a 7th Ward townhall! I hope to see you at the Flint Farmer's Market in the Ramsdell Room. Yes, I know the Farmer's Market is no longer in the 7th Ward, this site has been planned since last November. I appreciate your understanding on this!

I hope to see you there!

🚨BREAKING NEWS 🚨

In a 5-2 vote, the Flint City Council just voted to support residents by approving a $300 credit toward ALL residential water bills! This is much needed relief for so many of our city’s resident and I am proud to say I voted YES today.

Last night, myself and some of my colleagues voted to uphold the Flint City Charter by appointing an interim City Clerk effective October 1, 2022 given the announcement of Clerk Brown’s retirement. The Charter does not outline a succession plan for the City Clerk and this council chose to take action so that our election process would not be interrupted, nor would the other duties of the Clerk’s office. Deputy City Clerk Davina Donahue graciously accepted the appointment and I believe she will serve our city and it’s citizens in a fair and graceful manner.

Additionally, a council president was elected to fulfil the remainder of the term which expires in November. My goal is to serve the City and the 7th Ward and that means knowing when my capacity is at its maximum. Mr. Dennis Pfeiffer was elected as interim president, and I will remain Vice President.

I look forward to serving with Mr. Pfeiffer and I look forward to continuing to serve the residents of Flint.

Today, on the 21st anniversary of that dreadful day in America, we are reminded to honor the men and women who lost their lives in New York City, Washington DC, and on Flight 93. We honor the men and women who served their country in the War on Terror following the attacks.

Never forget.

Happy 810 Day Neighbors! Check out all the cool things happening today around Flint!

Hey Neighbors!

I am not feeling well today at all and will be unable to attend tonight’s meeting…I wanted to let you know prior to this evening.

Thank you for your understanding!
Allie

Hi Neighbors!

I will be driving around the 7th Ward this morning to take stock of damage from last nights severe thunderstorm and assess the damage caused to homes and trees.

My city hall phone is still inoperable so please contact me via email at [email protected] in the meantime!

It’s Election Day Neighbors! Polls are open from 7 am - 8 pm today!

Not sure where to vote? Check out the link below!

Michigan Voter Information Center

Hey Neighbors!

Quick PSA: my phone at City Hall has been inoperable for the past week for unknown reasons. I am working with City staff to correct the issue s quickly as possible. I’m the meantime, please contact me via email at [email protected]

Thank you!

Tonight the Flint City Council made history. Nearly 5 years after initial drafting, the zoning code ordinance was passed.

Thank you to the residents who worked tirelessly to advocate for this zoning package. Thank you to the residents who collaborated and provided input regarding this plan. Thank you to all the Flintstones who made this happen. History has been made thanks to you.

Beat the heat and stay safe this week! Looks like a hot few days ahead, make sure to take advantage of the Cooling Stations around the County if you need to.

Protect yourself from scammers! Please share to get the word out!

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Happy Thursday neighbors and friends! I wanted to take a moment to share with all of you some important information regarding our City of Flint and our finances. Recently Michigan passed a budget which appropriated $220 million to help with the retirement and pension plans here in Flint. Even though this won't go in affect until 2023, it means huge things for our local budget. It means that our annual pension funding has been nearly halved to $18 million while still reached the State minimum threshold 60% funding. It means that now our City now has more breathing space for funds, and we have guaranteed funding for the pensions without possibly catastrophic spending choices for the municipality. This week, Flint can look to taking another step forward in once again being financially upstanding.

Pension bailout will save Flint millions but not right away Flint officials are expecting millions in annual savings from a state-funded pension system bailout but the relief won’t come until 2023.

Ally is a verb.

Tomorrow, June 13, 2022, the Flint City Council will be voting on a resolution to declare June as Pride Month in the city. I'm proud to sponsor this resolution in solidarity with my LGBTQIA+ neighbors.

I would love to see fellow allies and Community members there to speak in support of this resolution. Public speaking beings at 4:30. I hope to hear your voice.

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I biked to City Hall today and was encouraged by the friendly “hellos” I received when I rode past people. I was encouraged by the curtesy drivers gave me by giving me space as they passed me. And most of all, I am encouraged because the proposed zoning code supports bikers (like me and you!) by providing bike parking minimums so that access is available all throughout our city. Bike parking minimums are the only parking minimums I’ll support!

I encourage you to leave your car at home just one day this weekend and dust off that old bike. Won’t you join me?

Businesses small and large are crucial to a thriving city. Have you wanted to learn more about how to start a business in Flint? Are you looking to expand what you’re currently doing? This workshop is for you!

I am still in amazement from this morning’s grand opening of the Flint Public Library! What an amazing asset to our community and our children.

Some of my favorite new features include a laptop rental kiosk and a recording studio for our budding producers!

Please attend if you have ANY questions about the process!

The City of Flint will host a 2-day Flint Water Crisis Settlement Claims event at The Flint Development Center, 4121 Martin Luther King Ave. Residents are invited to meet with members of the Class Counsel to receive assistance with completing claims forms. Please bring all relevant documents to the event.

Hey Neighbors!

May is Love Your City Month, so a perfect time to get your spring cleaning done! The dates for the additional types of pickup is detailed below.

Also: county wide hazardous waste recycling will be happening all throughout the summer!

ITEMS ACCEPTED AT RECYCLE DAY
• Aerosols
•Fire Extinguishers
•Propane Cylinders
• Automotive Fluids
• Fluorescent Bulbs & Tubes
(up to 30 lbs. each)
• Batteries (household/auto) •Mercury
• Reactives & Oxidizers
• Biomedical Sharps
• Oil Based Paint & Solvents
•Smoke Detectors
(in rigid/sealed container)
• Pesticides & Herbicides
• Corrosives (acids/bases)
• Prescription Medication
• Electronics (all kinds)

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED AT RECYCLE DAY
• 55 Gallon Drums of Waste
•Compressed Gas Cylinders •Industrial Waste
• Agricultural Waste
(other than propane)
• Paper for Shredding
• Ammunition
• Construction Materials
• Radioactive Materials
• Appliances
• Explosives & Fireworks
• Tires (Any)
• Commercial Waste
• Garbage & Yard Waste
•Weapons

As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or concerns via email [email protected] or at 810-766-7418 xt 3163

You're Invited!

Join me on Tuesday, April 12 from 6:00 - 7:30 at Mott Community College Event Center for a 7th Ward Townhall!

The City of Flint is at the start of budget planning for the next fiscal year and I want to hear from you! I've linked the budget to this post and am able to answer your questions on Tuesday!

Not able to make it? No worries! The event will be live-streamed here.
https://www.cityofflint.com/wp-content/uploads/FY2023-Final-Proposed-Budget.pdf

Call me argumentative, but we are here to play by the rules!
https://www.cityofflint.com/wp-content/uploads/Rules-Governing-Meetings-of-the-Council.pdf

The importance of a sound city budget is crucial to the success of Flint. That means digging deep into the numbers and what they mean for our community and our neighbors.

I’m eager to ask the hard questions and work to implement an equitable budget for the future of Flint.

See you tomorrow at 5:30 at City Hall!

This week Governor Gretchen Whitmer will sign a historic budget for the residents of the state of Michigan and for the City of Flint! This $4.7 billion investment in our states’ infrastructure to update roads, water mains, broadband access, and housing!

Working in tandem with legislators at all levels of government is crucial to ensure the city of Flint keeps moving forward. More information about specific allocations is below!

Legislature Passes $4.7 Billion Budget Supplemental with Historic Investment for Michigan Communities The Legislature has passed a $4.7 billion historic investment in our state which includes significant resources for communities large and small. This is nothing short of a significant victory for a…

Happy AmeriCorps Week to the hundreds of members who serve in Flint everyday!

I am a two year alum of AmeriCorps and I served in the Flint Community Schools which was a transformative experience for me and fundamentally changed my life.

Thank you so much to those who have made the choice to serve and give back!

I am so thankful for the opportunity I had to serve and I hope more will take up the charge to serve.

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A look at the not so fun side of public service:

Sitting alone in a parking garage at City Hall after having left a Council meeting the night before only a mere four hours ago.

This is when the work gets done.

Public service is not sitting in contentious meetings for hours only to be verbally berated and insulted by colleagues.

Public service is waking up early and staying up late to make sure the needs of the people are met.

I am here to serve, whatever it takes.

Heads up if you plan on celebrating St. Paddy’s Day in beautiful downtown Flint, you may need to find an alternative route!

Happy International Women’s day to all the amazing women in the world, and especially those who I have the honor of serving on City Council with! I am thrilled to keep pushing toward progress with them, especially as we responsibly allocate the City of Flint’s $94 million in ARPA spending.

Tune in tonight at 8pm, right here, to hear more about International Womens Day, ARPA, and Flint’s future.

Important information if you travel on I-475!

MDOT - Mi Drive Map Mi Drive is a construction and traffic information website that allows users to view traffic cameras, speeds, locate incidents, and construction.

A wonderful improvement to a 7th Ward community! By investing in our city’s public housing, we are investing in our community! I can’t wait to see how beautiful this community will be with more development like this.

Flint Housing Commission begins $68 million affordable housing renovation project - Flint Beat Flint, MI—The Flint Housing Commission has partnered with MHT Housing, a statewide nonprofit developer, to begin work on a $68 million project to renovate

Your daily commute may be impacted!

HEADS UP: MDOT will be closing the ramps at the I-69/I-475 interchange on Monday to replace the existing bridge decks. It's part of a $100 million Rebuilding Michigan project that will improve more than two miles of I-69. You can find more details on this map: https://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/MiDrive/map?constZone=true&plows=true&lat=42.99474368314362&lon=-83.71707281442103&zoom=10.422957192231179 #