FLINT, MI — Mayor Sheldon A. Neeley has sent a formal letter to Special Master Deborah Greenspan, the court-appointed administrator of the Flint Water Crisis Settlement, urging the immediate release of settlement payments to Flint residents who have waited far too long for justice and relief.
More than a decade after the initial crisis, many Flint families continue to await the compensation they were promised. Mayor Neeley is calling on the court to expedite the payment process and eliminate unnecessary administrative hurdles to ensure that residents and their families receive their rightful settlement funds without further delay.
Mayor Neeley expressed appreciation for the hard work of the court and its administrators throughout this process and stated that he remains prayerful for a just and fair conclusion to the settlement.
A copy of the full letter sent to the Special Master, is found below and is also available on the City of Flint’s website.
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Subject: Urgent Action Needed to Expedite Flint Water Crisis Settlement PaymentsDear Special Master Greenspan,I write to you today on behalf of the residents of Flint, Michigan who have waited far toolong for the justice and restitution they were promised. The Flint Water Crisis was notonly a public health emergency but also a catastrophic breach of trust that inflictedlasting harm on our community.The settlement secured for our residents was meant to be a step toward healing andaccountability. Unfortunately, the continued delays in distributing these funds have onlyserved to reopen old wounds and prolong the hardship.Flint families are still grappling with the devastating effects of lead exposure—ongoinghealth challenges, overwhelming medical expenses, and emotional distress that noamount of money can erase. Yet these funds represent a vital step toward recovery.Each additional delay deepens frustration and financial strain for those who havealready endured more than anyone should.I urge your office to act with the urgency and compassion that this situation demands.Please take all necessary steps to expedite the settlement payment process. Streamlineany remaining administrative procedures, provide clear and regular updates to thepublic, and ensure that all eligible residents receive the compensation they are owed asswiftly as possible.The people of Flint are resilient. They want to move forward—to rebuild, to heal, and to turn the page. The sooner these settlement payments are delivered, the sooner that healing process can truly begin.The City of Flint and my administration stand ready to assist in any way to ensure the prompt and just distribution of these funds. Please, do not hesitate to contact us, no matter how large or small your request may be. Our residents have waited long enough—it is time to honor the commitments made to them.For the love of our community,Sheldon A. NeeleyMayor, City of Flint
