Detroit News: on Environment


Abdul El-Sayed: Advocate for environmental justice on lead exposure

He's made a name for himself in Detroit as a leader in the fight for environmental justice, but the city's health chief has resigned to tackle his next challenge: a bid for governor. Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is pursuing the state's highest office on a platform that will be deeply rooted in his values of equity and inclusion.

In his tenure at the Detroit Department of Health & Wellness Promotion , El-Sayed overhauled the city's troubled animal control office and emerged as an outspoken advocate for residents most impacted by higher rates of lead exposure and asthma. He opposed Marathon Petroleum's controversial request to increase emissions in southwest Detroit and demanded a safer learning environment for city schoolchildren.

Source: The Detroit News on 2018 Michigan Gubernatorial race Feb 9, 2017

Bill Schuette: Charged 15 city and state officials for Flint water crisis

Two years ago, he opened a probe into Flint's lead-contaminated water crisis and has charged 15 former and current city and state officials with crimes and misdemeanors. Schuette charged six officials, including Gov. Rick Snyder's state health chief and chief medical executive, with involuntary manslaughter.
Source: The Detroit News on 2018 Michigan gubernatorial race Jul 25, 2018

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