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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Genesee County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Genesee County Legacy Trails design and engineering
Over $1 million in Mott Foundation grants will build Phase One of the Fenton Road non-motorized trail and fund trails staff, a website, and marketing.
Large-scale recreational facilities exploration
Committee members discussed whether pursuing big recreational facilities — the kind that could draw tournaments and visitors — should be a county focus area. It's early-stage exploration with no commitment or funding decided.
Stepping Stone Falls parking lot grant
Three state grant applications totaling $830,000 were approved — for Stepping Stone Falls lot Phase 2, a For-Mar educational dock, and Bluebell Beach entrance renovation — with matches but no general fund dollars.
Huckleberry Railroad Locomotive Repair
The county plans to spend up to $146,327 repairing the boiler of historic Locomotive 464 at Crossroads Village — keeping a beloved attraction running.
$3 Million Mott Grant for Flint State Park
The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation is giving $3 million for work at the State Park in Flint. It's grant money, so improvements come at no cost to county taxpayers.
Senior services millage review
After hitting 1,000 unique visitors, the Mundy Township Senior Enrichment Center gets a Level 3 funding bump of up to $17,956.75 for three months.