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Flint City Councilman Dennis Pfeiffer alleges public corruption in Mayor Sheldon Neeley's administration at Flint Housing Commission
BY MIKE KILLBREATH
CCN News Executive Editor
FLINT (CCN) — Public corruption has been alleged and reported to authorities by Flint's 8th Ward city councilman after he says a "whistleblower" came forward to him with allegations of missing money at the Flint Housing Commission.
Dennis Pfeiffer, a first-term elected official, has now issued two
BY MIKE KILLBREATH
CCN News Executive Editor
FLINT (CCN) — Public corruption has been alleged and reported to authorities by Flint's 8th Ward city councilman after he says a "whistleblower" came forward to him with allegations of missing money at the Flint Housing Commission.
Dennis Pfeiffer, a first-term elected official, has now issued two public statements on social media, including posting a copy of his letter sent to authorities about alleged missing money.
In his latest statement, Councilman Pfeiffer said, "The Mayor (Sheldon Neeley) lied to MLive. He was aware and he said in a verbal conversation ... 'if she pays it back can she continue to serve?' He has also sent many communications."
MLive published a story on is online newspaper just hours after a report on Metro Flint News/Talk Radio in a breaking news story during its 11:30 am CCN News Break on April 11. (Here's a Podcast)
Pfeiffer made his initial statement on social media and posted a copy of his letter sent to Mayor Neeley with copies to Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton, Chief Deputy Prosecutor John Potbury, Flint City Attorney Joanne Curley and Flint Housing Commission Attorney Jeff Klug.
Councilman Pfeiffer asked for an investigation by Mayor Neeley's administration and requested all relevant documents and information be delivered to the Flint City Council before May 1 to conduct a public hearing on the matter to determine any oversight council members may have over the alleged missing money. He also asked that the State Police and FBI be contacted for possible prosecution of a city employee at the Flint Housing Commission since he says the organization is funded by state and federal tax dollars.
Councilman Pfeiffer named the city employee in his letter, citing "credible" information from the "whistleblower" about alleged misappropriation of funds and embezzlement.
CCN did not initially name the city employee in its radio report or earlier story at The Daily Gazette.
Flint Journal reporter Ron Fonger story on MLive said a Freedom of Information Act request revealed, however, that Geraldine Redmond pledged in an April 1 letter to the Flint Housing Commission's Board of Commissioners to repay $50 per month as payments toward covering funds she used to buy supplies for annual tenant meetings after failing to provide receipts for the spending.
Redmond is President of the Commissioners.
Her $50-per-month repayment pledge was issued in a letter to her other four fellow board members and Chief Executive Officer David Northern.
Councilman Pfeiffer said $9,036.22 is not accounted for by Redmond.
"I have read the memo and I have to say that it raises concerns above and beyond the inability of Ms. Redmond to provide receipts," Pfeiffer said. "First and foremost there is a question as to whether or not the annual meeting is even an eligible use of federal funds. We will be asking for more details on these annual events. Second, why would the FHC just give a commissioner a check? There appear to have been no internal controls over these funds... I expect to find an audit finding surrounding these funds. If there are no findings then we will be asking for an explanation from the FHC and its auditor. Certainly the FHC needs to secure funds that are not properly supported, but it appears that FHC management should have taken more robust action to preserve the integrity of these funds... On top of that, you have the memorandum I wrote about Geraldine Redmond dated 5.18.23. What has been done by the Mayor or City of Flint since this memorandum….nothing. "
MLive reported that in her letter obtained by the FOIA, Redmond doesn't specify how much she intends to repay, but said she will make payments monthly “as I continue to locate the necessary documents and receipts related to these funds.” Other documents obtained by the FOIA request showed top officials at the commission, Mayor Neeley and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development being warned months ago of the possible misappropriation of at least $9,000.
PHOTO CAPTION: Pictured above this story is 8th Ward Flint City Councilman Dennis Pfeiffer.
Two women city council members wage war on social media as national advocate visits Flint City Hall
Two women city council members wage war on social media as national advocate visits Flint City Hall
BY GARY ANDERSON
CCN Staff Writer
FLINT (CCN) — Two women who are political opponents on the Flint City Council issued harsh social media jabs at each other Wednesday (April 16, 2025) as the in-fighting continues on the divided council.
Flint's 6th Ward Councilwoman Tonya Burns took exception to a post on Facebook by 2nd Ward Councilwoman
BY GARY ANDERSON
CCN Staff Writer
FLINT (CCN) — Two women who are political opponents on the Flint City Council issued harsh social media jabs at each other Wednesday (April 16, 2025) as the in-fighting continues on the divided council.
Flint's 6th Ward Councilwoman Tonya Burns took exception to a post on Facebook by 2nd Ward Councilwoman Dr. LaDell Lewis after an event staged on Monday at Flint City Hall by a national activist.
Councilwoman Burns, tied with 5th Ward Councilwoman Jerry Winfrey-Carter as the longest-serving members on the council, lashed out on social media against Councilwoman Dr. Lewis after the first-term elected official made a Facebook post angry about Burns after Burns, Winfrey-Carter and two of their colleagues failed to show up for a city council meeting on Monday.
Dr. Lewis wrote in somewhat illiterate fashion, "Where your council person at? Where your council person at? That’s what the 5th, 6th, 8th and 9th ward residents should be asking. Unfortunately council members enjoyed line dancing in council chambers with the residents that were bussed in from Chicago at the request of Tonya Burns to disrupt our council meeting instead of fulfilling their elected duties. When it was time to handle council business and have a public hearing for a multi million dollar project development, they chose to break quorum. I hope these businesses don’t take their business elsewhere because they feel Flint is not open for business. This not the government our city deserves, or is it?"
Councilwoman Burns noted there was never a quorum to break and said she had nothing to do with national advocate Jedidah Brown of Texas bringing a bus load of residents here from Dalton, Illinois to support his campaign to uncover public corruption in the City of Flint. Brown heads a YouTube podcast known as Investigate & Advocate which gained thousands of viewers when he brought national attention to widespread corruption in Dalton where he helped uncover and spotlight corruption, leading to indictments.
Burns and three of her colleagues who did not attend Monday's scheduled council meeting have been vocal critics of Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley, and they have called for public corruption investigations of the Mayor, former City Council President Dr. Lewis and their supporters on the council who include 1st Ward Councilman Leon El Ah Mean, 4th Ward Councilwoman Judy Priestly and 7th Ward Councilwoman Candice Mushott. All have denied the allegations from their colleagues, saying former City Attorney William Kim approved them giving money to non-profits they control, calling it legal.
The council has deadlocked on hundreds of votes since January over electing a new President to replace Dr. Lewis in 2025. They've also deadlocked on hundreds of votes over naming a replacement for former 3rd Ward Councilman Quincy Murphy who passed away in late September. The City Charter required a replacement to be named within 30 days but it has not happened more than 6 and one half months later.
Burns responded to Dr. Lewis on her Facebook page, writing, "A very disheartening and dishonest post was made by Councilmember Ladel Lewis about Monday’s City Council meeting. The fact is that four members were not coming back to the council meeting as four of them were not there at roll call ( video of roll call is below). Some members were upset that people from Illinois had come to Flint to show their solidarity. At no time were there any threats of violence or disrespect. The Flint Police Dept had prepared for their arrival and it went without any incidents which was great.  There was an hour of time between the meetings of just dead time while waiting for the next meeting to occur at 5:30 PM. It’s unfortunate that because people were bonding, jovial, and collaborating about the similarities in how the municipalities functioned and that their residents banded together to make necessary changes in their leadership by removing Super Mayor Tiffany Henyard. The residents from the great State of Illinois were nothing more than respectful, kind and encouraging. The residents of Dolton, Thorton and surrounding areas showed respect to everyone in our council chambers especially to the Flint Police and City Clerk. Please note that I did not plan or participate in the planning of this excursion to Flint but I definitely welcomed the bus load of Illinois residents and greeted them with delight in my heart."
Brown said on his YouTube video podcast Wednesday night that he has spent $18,000 so far on his work in Flint, and the advocate expressed disappointment that so few Flint residents showed up Monday at Flint City Hall. He said he will give Flint residents two weeks to come together or he will take his investigative work elsewhere to help another community.
Brown is from Texas and has visited many states to fight public corruption. He was also especially outspoken about criticism leveled at him by a local community activist from Flint, Arthur Woodson, although Brown did not name him.
Woodson did a Facebook Live video critical of an outsider trying to get involved in Flint politics. Woodson has endorsed AC Dumas in next month's election for the vacant 3rd Ward Council seat.
Brown has offered support for Beverly Biggs Leevy. She's a convicted felon after a fraud several years ago over buying food stamps from poor Flint residents to be used to buy food for restaurant use. Her daughter caused a city council meeting to be cancelled last fall after she pulled a gun on family members of late Councilman Quincy Murphy's after they stormed the council chambers, yelling to get Biggs Leevy and others on council.
Multiple police officers subsequently shut down the meeting.
Dumas has been a local Saturday morning radio show host on WFLT 1420 AM. He's also the current Vice President of the Flint chapter of the NAACP and a former President.
Biggs Leevy was involved in recalls against Murphy and one that resulted in the removal of former 9th Ward Councilwoman Eva Worthing who stepped down rather than face a recall election. She has also been involved in unsuccessful recall attempts against Dr. Lewis.
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METRO SECTION:
SPORTS SECTION:
LIFE STYLES SECTION:
See today's headlines under a photo of columnist and radio show host Dr. Arnie Cole
LOCAL BUSINESS SECTION:
LaFontaine Automotive Group celebrates official grand opening of LaFontaine Ford in Mundy Township
Nobody talking despite rumors flying about sale of Genesee Valley Center in Flint Twp.
Jonanne Fabrics closing 300 stores including in Burton at Courtland Center, Flint Twp on Miller Road
Long-time owners of BJ's Bar in Burton announce sale of iconic bar with dancing sandwiches mural
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Weekday & Weekend Line-up of Programs
MY AM ADVANTAGE
Guide to headlines inside today's edition can be found under the photo below of Garlan Gilchrist II running for Governor of Michigan in 2026
State & National Business Section
FAME NEWSPAPERS
LOCAL EDITIONS:
GRAND BLAN PRESS
Read, Sing, Talk, Write, Play coming to Genesee District Library branches; Grand Blanc
Wild car chase by Metro Police Authority goes through Burton, ends in Davison area
Dispute over paying Mundy Twp Deputy Supervisor Dave Huffman goes to Department of Labor
Two proposed appointments to Flint City Council committees before City Special Affairs on Monday
Dave Huffman sworn in as new Deputy Supervisor in Mundy Twp as fireworks continue there
Mundy Twp board may consider ending ambulance contract over death in Flint
Mott Foundation donates $10 million to refurbish, re-open old Beecher High School building
Wild car chase by Metro Police Authority goes through Burton, ends in Davison area
Mott Foundation donates $10 million to refurbish, re-open old Beecher High School building
Linden's Tim Crow, old teammate's son Robby Diment set to open Metro League baseball play against defending division champs
(CCN) — Tim Crow and his old high school teammate Robert Diment's son (Robby) are preparing to face the Metro League's defending division champions in Monday's (April 14, 2025) openers. Crow is head coach at Linden which travels to Flushing to take on the 2024 Stripes Division champs while Diment's Clio Mustangs are headed to Lake Fenton
(CCN) — Tim Crow and his old high school teammate Robert Diment's son (Robby) are preparing to face the Metro League's defending division champions in Monday's (April 14, 2025) openers. Crow is head coach at Linden which travels to Flushing to take on the 2024 Stripes Division champs while Diment's Clio Mustangs are headed to Lake Fenton to take on the 2024 Star Division champs. Flushing beat Lake Fenton in the 2024 cross-over championship game.
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PHOTO CAPTION: Pictured above this story is a photo of Linden Coach Tim Crow when facing Robby Diment of Clio last season for the first time. Crow was teammates in high school with Diment's father, Robert Diment.
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LOCAL SPORTS SECTION HEADLINES:
Successful Flint Powers Catholic basketball coach Ryan Trevichick named to lead Mott's Lady Bears
Flint City Bucks going all out for Military Appreciation game on June 14 at Atwood Stadium
New Senior A hockey franchise announced for 810 Sports Complex on Elms Road in Clayton Twp.
Sports programs this week on Metro Flint News/Talk Radio
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TODAY'S "SPORTS THOUGHTS" COLUMNS
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Welcome to new era of college basketball: Transfer portal and NIL deals change landscape of game
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Dramatic victories en route to winning it all bring back fond memories for Powers hockey fans
Tiger Woods chats about Stevie Wonder's golf game; Stevie makes bet
Flintstone flavor to MHSAA March Madness Division 1 tournament led by Flint Carman-Ainsworth
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Flushing opens Metro League baseball season by bombing Linden; Swartz Creek splits pair at Kearsley
Flushing leader Steve Burdis preps baseball team for defense of Metro League championship
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Goodrich opens Metro League baseball season by taking two from Corunna; Brandon splits pair
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YOUTH SPORTS SECTION
Letter from volunteer coach needs to be read by many little league parents
Dr. Arnie Cole of Back to the Bible radio show offers true meaning of walking with Jesus this Easter
Dr. Arnie Cole of Back to the Bible radio show offers true meaning of walking with Jesus this Easter
So, this Easter, let’s make it about more than just the story we’ve heard a hundred times. Let’s make it about living out the truth of what Jesus did for us. Let’s reach out to those who might be struggling with a warped idea of why He died on the cross. Let’s remind them — and ourselves —that Easter isn’t about a one-time decision. It’s
So, this Easter, let’s make it about more than just the story we’ve heard a hundred times. Let’s make it about living out the truth of what Jesus did for us. Let’s reach out to those who might be struggling with a warped idea of why He died on the cross. Let’s remind them — and ourselves —that Easter isn’t about a one-time decision. It’s about a daily, growing relationship with the One who gave everything for us.
His Column is inside Today's Metro Section
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Genesee County partners to put on annual Armed Forces Resource Rally at Atwood Stadium in Flint
MovieGuide: How Ben-Hur Movie Paved the Way for the Renaissance of Christian Movies
Daily Encouragement by Jim Reid: Don't repeat same old mistakes
Campaign 2026 Special Section
A Special Section known as "Campaign 2026" was launched today inside My AM Advantage as the race for Governor in Michigan added a name on Thursday (March 6, 2027) as the Detroit Free Press revealed that Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II filed earlier in the week to form a committee to run despite state election records not showing it online. (See Campaign 2026)
Inside My AM Advantage
MY AM ADVANTAGE
Here is a guide to headlines inside today's edition:
CAMPAIGN 2026 — My AM Advantage
Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist files for Governor, sources confirm for Free Press, Detroit News
STATE NEWS — My AM Advantage
MY AM ADVANTAGE
Here is a guide to headlines inside today's edition:
CAMPAIGN 2026 — My AM Advantage
Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist files for Governor, sources confirm for Free Press, Detroit News
STATE NEWS — My AM Advantage
Lawmakers in Washington unite to address farmland access 'crisis' in Michigan and beyond
NATION & WORLD — My AM Advantage
The Onion buys Infowars in bankruptcy court for Sandy Hook victims to 'silence' Alex Jones
CIA official arrested for leaking secrets about Israel's scheduled retaliatory strikes on Iran
Kentucky judge shot dead by local Sheriff after argument inside courthouse
STATE & NATIONAL BUSINESS
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More than 400 show up near UM-Flint in Downtwon Flint for International Women's Day event to protest Trump
More than 400 show up near UM-Flint in Downtwon Flint for International Women's Day event to protest Trump
FLINT (CCN) — Newly-elected U.S. Senator Ellisa Slotkin of Holly and State Board of Education President Pamela Pugh were the keynote speakers Saturday during an International Women's Day event in Downtown Flint.
More than 400 people showed up at Wilson Park on Kearsley Street, near the UM-Flint campus.
Easterari Photography presents a galle
FLINT (CCN) — Newly-elected U.S. Senator Ellisa Slotkin of Holly and State Board of Education President Pamela Pugh were the keynote speakers Saturday during an International Women's Day event in Downtown Flint.
More than 400 people showed up at Wilson Park on Kearsley Street, near the UM-Flint campus.
Easterari Photography presents a gallery of photos from the event inside today's Viewpoints Section.
Also inside today's Viewpoints Section:
GEORGE MOSS: Today's Democrat Party continues turning history upside down
MARTY EMBRY: From basketball court to kitchen one journey Marty Embry would do all over again
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Among 320 Statewide Members
