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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.