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Flint Mayor Don Williamson has been subpoenaed by City Council to testify at city hearings about the use of HUD money.
Council members say Flint stands to lose millions in federal grant dollars by the end of the year.
The Flint City Council is holding a series of investigative hearings to check into possible irregularities in Flint's Grants Division. They want to know if there was bias or favoritism in the awarding of HUD money.
Tuesday marked the fourth hearing to discuss why a million dollars in federal grants could be lost as early as the end of the month. Millions more are in jeopardy at year's end.
Council members have subpoenaed Mayor Don Williamson to testify when hearings continue tomorrow.
The council suggests it was the mayor's refusal to spend the money on three local service agencies that prompted HUD to recall the funds. "It's hurting the citizens of Flint. And you know you keep this blame game going, but if you bring people in to tell the truth you find out who's telling the truth. And you'll find out that its not the council who's lying but it's the administration is not doing what it's supposed to," said City Council President Johnnie Coleman.
Mayor Williamson points the finger at council, saying members are responsible for the city possibly losing millions in HUD dollars, because they would not approved his alternative plan for the money.
Hearings on the issue continue Thursday at Flint City Hall.
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Tue Nov 01, 2005 12:28 am |
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