{"id":6322,"date":"2022-09-13T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-13T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedemssandbox.com\/irwin\/2022\/09\/13\/district18newsupdates-5\/"},"modified":"2023-01-06T19:37:42","modified_gmt":"2023-01-06T19:37:42","slug":"district18newsupdates-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/irwin\/2022\/09\/13\/district18newsupdates-5\/","title":{"rendered":"District 18 News &amp; Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; 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padding: 0px;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a id=\"1633701944977977\" name=\"1633701944977977\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 19px; padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div>\n<p>Dear Neighbor,<\/p>\n<p>I want to make sure you\u2019re informed about what has been going on in our state government and update you on what I\u2019ve been working on.\u202f<\/p>\n<p>In this e-news, you can find information about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In-Person Coffee Hour \u2013 Saturday, Sept. 17 at 9 AM<\/li>\n<li>Tribar Spill Update<\/li>\n<li>Absentee Ballot Applications<\/li>\n<li>Public Power for Ann Arbor<\/li>\n<li>Mortgage Assistance<\/li>\n<li>COVID-19 Resources<\/li>\n<ul>\n<li>COVID-19 Vaccine Information<\/li>\n<li>COVID-19 Testing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li>Energy Bill Assistance and Shutoff Protection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As always, you can reach my office at (517) 373-2406 or by replying to this email.\u202f\u202f<\/p>\n<p>Sincerely,\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/irwin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"State Senator Jeff Irwin\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/5dcae037830e1.jpeg\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a id=\"1633701986158158\" name=\"1633701986158158\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 19px; padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div>\n<p><b>Jeff Irwin<br \/><\/b><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">State Senator<br \/><\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">18th District\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>IN-PERSON COFFEE HOUR THIS SATURDAY AT 9 AM <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Please join me at my coffee hour this Saturday, Sept. 17th, at York Ann Arbor (1928 Packard St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104), from 9-10 a.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><a id=\"1663007754674674\" name=\"1663007754674674\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/535572645032913\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Coffee with Jeff\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/631f7c15cbe6d.jpeg\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a id=\"1633701986158158\" name=\"1633701986158158\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 19px; padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div>\n<p>Since it is this week, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/535572645032913\">don\u2019t forget to click on \u201cGoing\u201d on my Facebook event page<\/a> to get a reminder the day before and the day of.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions, please contact my office at (517) 373-2406 or by responding to this email.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b>TRIBAR SPILL UPDATE<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>As you may know by now, the amount of hexavalent chromium spilled by Tribar in Wixom is far smaller than initially reported. The initial reported release amount was about 8,000 pounds, while the actual release amount was 3,892 pounds. Luckily, Tribar\u2019s filtration system and the Wixom Wastewater Treatment Plant caught the vast majority of the hexavalent chromium.<\/p>\n<p>Over the month of August, EGLE collected numerous water samples to test for hexavalent chromium. You can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gis-egle.hub.arcgis.com\/datasets\/egle::tribar-release-surface-water-chromium-sampling-results\/explore?location=42.364074%2C-83.749074%2C11.54\">see a map of where the samples were collected<\/a>, the date they were collected and if hexavalent chromium was detected.<\/p>\n<p>The fact that most of the chemical was caught before it was discharged into the Huron River does not excuse the fact that the plant did not alert the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) until <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wxyz.com\/news\/local-news\/investigations\/tribar-manufacturing-received-past-violations-for-pfas-air-quality-concerns\">7 hours after the initial emergency report<\/a>. In addition, staff <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlive.com\/public-interest\/2022\/08\/tribar-employee-overrode-alarm-460-times-before-huron-river-spill.html\">overrode the waste treatment alarms 460 times<\/a> before something was done. All of these are examples of the gross negligence exhibited by Tribar. Repeat violations like this are inexcusable and warrant their shut down.\u202f<\/p>\n<p>Polluters like this do not deserve another chance.<\/p>\n<p>These toxic chemicals are damaging to our health, our economy, our communities, our water, and animals in the area. I strongly support all efforts to hold Tribar legally accountable and shut them down.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why I urged EGLE to reject the draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for the Wixom Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and use whatever power it has to shut down Tribar\u2019s operations.\u202f<\/p>\n<p>Tribar, Wixom, and regulators developed this series of improvements for Tribar operations before Wixom agreed to end the order:\u202f<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>At least two operators with wastewater treatment experience must be working whenever Tribar is generating and processing wastewater.<\/li>\n<li>Three additional probes must be installed to monitor compliance.<\/li>\n<li>The company must add an automatic wastewater treatment plant shut-off valve to stop discharge to the city plant and recirculate wastewater through the plant&#8217;s treatment system in case probes determine the discharge is out of compliance. The valve must be in a locked, steel cage. Only Tribar senior management will have the code required to resume discharge to the wastewater treatment plant if the shutoff is activated.<\/li>\n<li>Tribar will develop comprehensive documentation and staff training of existing and new processes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Tribar is facing investigations by EGLE and the EPA, which may result in criminal charges being filed.\u202f<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b>ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE NOV. 8 GENERAL ELECTION<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is reminding Michigan residents that they can now apply to vote absentee in the Nov. 8 general election. Voters choosing to vote by mail are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible to avoid postal delays.<\/p>\n<p>All voters registered in Michigan are eligible to vote absentee. They can apply online at <a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\/Voter\/Index\/\">Michigan.gov\/Vote<\/a> or print an application form from the site and mail, email, or hand deliver it to their local clerk. Voters can find their clerk\u2019s contact information at <a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\/Voter\/Index\/\">Michigan.gov\/Vote<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Voters with disabilities may apply online for an accessible electronic absent voter ballot at <a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\/Voter\/Index\/\">Michigan.gov\/Vote<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.omniballot.us\/26\/absentee\/app\/home\">Michigan.gov\/AccessibleBallot<\/a>. The accessible ballot can be completed electronically, printed, and returned to their clerk.<\/p>\n<p>Clerks will begin mailing out absent voter ballots by Sept. 29. They will be available for early, in-person voting in clerks\u2019 offices on that date as well.<\/p>\n<p>A ballot-tracking tool on the <a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\/Voter\/Index\/\">Michigan.gov\/Vote<\/a> site allows voters to check when their clerk received their absentee ballot request, when they mailed out the ballot and, when they received the ballot back from the voter.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on absentee voting, or to register to vote, go to <a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\/Voter\/Index\/\">Michigan.gov\/Vote<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><a id=\"1663007801529529\" name=\"1663007801529529\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\/Voter\/Index\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Election Deadines\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/631f7ce4a72ac.jpeg\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a id=\"1633701986158158\" name=\"1633701986158158\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 19px; padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>PUBLIC POWER FOR ANN ARBOR <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Last week, the Ann Arbor City Council approved a study exploring the feasibility of a publicly owned power utility. This study will explore the costs and many other factors that could come from Ann Arbor to establish a municipal utility that would replace DTE Energy as the city\u2019s energy provider and generator. I applaud the council for taking the oppo<br \/>rtunity to examine a way in which we can provide cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable power.<\/p>\n<p>After this vote, I spoke with Guy Gordon about the benefits of Ann Arbor creating a municipal utility. Many municipalities in Michigan have public power and they have cleaner and more affordable power than we do with DTE. <a href=\"https:\/\/player.fm\/series\/the-guy-gordon-show\/jeff-irwin-the-guy-gordon-show\">You can listen to our conversation here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b style=\"background-color: transparent;\">MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><i>MIHAF Application<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Homeowners can apply for the MIHAF program <a href=\"https:\/\/mihaf.michigan.gov\/p\/home\">here<\/a>. Before you start, please make sure you have all the necessary documents and information. You can find what documents and information you\u2019ll need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mshda\/-\/media\/Project\/Websites\/mshda\/homeownership\/MI-HAF\/MIHAF-Acceptable-Documentation-List-02092022.pdf?rev=69199a8be0bd45c5b7530d3683752026&amp;hash=368AEE34ED0F8B9348E99A01EB10DD76\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mshda\/homeownership\/mihaf-homeowner-assistance\">Click here for the MIHAF Application.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><i style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Who Is Eligible?<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Homeowners with household incomes less than 150% of Area Median Income (AMI).<\/li>\n<li>Homeowners who own and occupy the property as their primary residence.<\/li>\n<li>Homeowners must have and explain a financial hardship directly related to COVID-19 on or after January 21, 2020.\u202f<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><i>Up to $25,000 grant per eligible household to pay:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Delinquent mortgage\/housing expenses, including property tax and insurance escrow shortages,<\/li>\n<li>Delinquent land contract payments, mobile home consumer loan payments or mobile home park lot payments,<\/li>\n<li>Delinquent property taxes,<\/li>\n<li>Delinquent condominium\/homeowners&#8217; association fees,<\/li>\n<li>Delinquent homeowner&#8217;s insurance,<\/li>\n<li>Delinquent utilities, gas, electricity, water, sewer,<\/li>\n<li>Delinquent internet broadband services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b>COVID-19 RESOURCES<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>General Vaccination Info <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Washtenaw County Health Department (WCHD) has an ongoing vaccination site located at 555 Towner in Ypsilanti.<\/p>\n<p>Schedule an appointment <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/wchdsched\">here<\/a>. If you need help scheduling, call us at 734-544-6700.<\/p>\n<p>Walk-ins without an appointment are accepted during clinic hours: Monday-Friday from 9:00-11:30 a.m. and 1:00-3:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Free, door-to-door, accessible, round-trip transportation to any COVID-19 vaccination site in Washtenaw County is available through the Vaccinate Washtenaw Program.\u202f<\/p>\n<p>This program is open to any person of any age in Washtenaw County. Rides are booked through the AARP Ride@50+ Program. Call <b>844-900-4892<\/b> and use the code &#8220;<b>Vaccinate Washtenaw<\/b>.&#8221; If the call center is busy, you can also call <b>734-773-0907<\/b> to schedule a ride.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washtenaw.org\/3269\/COVID-19-Vaccination\">Please check the WCHD website for more info about additional doses for immunocompromised people<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Booster Shots <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Washtenaw County Health Department is offering Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson &amp; Johnson booster doses at their clinic at 555 Towner in Ypsilanti. They ask that you please bring your vaccination card and identification, if possible.\u202f<\/p>\n<p><b><i>COVID Testing <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Lynx XD has drive-thru saliva PCR testing sites in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. <a href=\"https:\/\/lynxdx.health\/register\">Pre-registration is required at both sites<\/a>. Once you pre-register, you will be directed to schedule a time\/date for your test.<\/p>\n<p>For additional testing sites across Washtenaw County, and our state, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washtenaw.org\/3158\/Testing\">visit the WCHD\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b>ENERGY BILL ASSISTANCE AND SHUTOFF PROTECTION<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>We have numerous utility shutoff protection programs and programs that will help you afford your utility bills during the winter. These programs range from bill payment assistance to assistance winterizing your home. <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1wRjhzMC_3I2fPJ-kLELr94gtMYyiceJf\/view\">Check out our list of these programs here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"height: 130px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\">\n<p><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SenatorIrwin\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/oi2bk24hhfe.senatedems.org\/icons\/1\/facebook.png\" style=\"padding-right: 10px;\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; 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make sure you\u2019re informed about what has been going on in our state government and update you on what I\u2019ve been working on.\u202f In [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><div><div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0;width:100%\" align=\"center\"><div style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tbody><tr><td><div><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/irwin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img alt=\"State Senator Jeff Irwin\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/5d279660509eb.jpeg\"><\/a><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px\"><tbody><tr><td style=\", Times, serif\"><a id=\"1633701944977977\" name=\"1633701944977977\"><\/a><div style=\"text-align: left;font-size: 19px;padding-top: 15px;padding-bottom: 15px;, Times, serif\"><div><p>Dear Neighbor, <\/p><p>I want to make sure you\u2019re informed about what has been going on in our state government and update you on what I\u2019ve been working on.\u202f <\/p><p>In this e-news, you can find information about: <\/p><p><\/p><ul><li>In-Person Coffee Hour \u2013 Saturday, Sept. 17 at 9 AM <\/li><li>Tribar Spill Update <\/li><li>Absentee Ballot Applications <\/li><li>Public Power for Ann Arbor <\/li><li>Mortgage Assistance <\/li><li>COVID-19 Resources <\/li><ul><li>COVID-19 Vaccine Information <\/li><li>COVID-19 Testing <\/li><\/ul><li>Energy Bill Assistance and Shutoff Protection <\/li><\/ul><p><\/p><p>As always, you can reach my office at (517) 373-2406 or by replying to this email.\u202f\u202f 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style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tbody><tr><td><div><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/irwin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img alt=\"State Senator Jeff Irwin\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/5dcae037830e1.jpeg\"><\/a><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px\"><tbody><tr><td style=\", Times, serif\"><a id=\"1633701986158158\" name=\"1633701986158158\"><\/a><div style=\"text-align: left;font-size: 19px;padding-top: 15px;padding-bottom: 15px;, Times, serif\"><div><p><b>Jeff Irwin<br><\/b><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">State Senator<br><\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">18th District&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><br><\/span><\/p><p><b>IN-PERSON COFFEE HOUR THIS SATURDAY AT 9 AM <\/b><\/p><p>Please join me at my coffee hour this Saturday, Sept. 17th, at York Ann Arbor (1928 Packard St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104), from 9-10 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style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tbody><tr><td><div><a id=\"1663007754674674\" name=\"1663007754674674\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/535572645032913\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img alt=\"Coffee with Jeff\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/631f7c15cbe6d.jpeg\"><\/a><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px\"><tbody><tr><td style=\", Times, serif\"><a id=\"1633701986158158\" name=\"1633701986158158\"><\/a><div style=\"text-align: left;font-size: 19px;padding-top: 15px;padding-bottom: 15px;, Times, serif\"><div><p>Since it is this week, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/535572645032913\">don\u2019t forget to click on \u201cGoing\u201d on my Facebook event page<\/a> to get a reminder the day before and the day of. <\/p><p>If you have any questions, please contact my office at (517) 373-2406 or by responding to this email.<\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><br><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><b>TRIBAR SPILL UPDATE<\/b><\/span><\/p><p>As you may know by now, the amount of hexavalent chromium spilled by Tribar in Wixom is far smaller than initially reported. The initial reported release amount was about 8,000 pounds, while the actual release amount was 3,892 pounds. Luckily, Tribar\u2019s filtration system and the Wixom Wastewater Treatment Plant caught the vast majority of the hexavalent chromium. <\/p><p>Over the month of August, EGLE collected numerous water samples to test for hexavalent chromium. You can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gis-egle.hub.arcgis.com\/datasets\/egle::tribar-release-surface-water-chromium-sampling-results\/explore?location=42.364074%2C-83.749074%2C11.54\">see a map of where the samples were collected<\/a>, the date they were collected and if hexavalent chromium was detected. <\/p><p>The fact that most of the chemical was caught before it was discharged into the Huron River does not excuse the fact that the plant did not alert the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) until <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wxyz.com\/news\/local-news\/investigations\/tribar-manufacturing-received-past-violations-for-pfas-air-quality-concerns\">7 hours after the initial emergency report<\/a>. In addition, staff <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlive.com\/public-interest\/2022\/08\/tribar-employee-overrode-alarm-460-times-before-huron-river-spill.html\">overrode the waste treatment alarms 460 times<\/a> before something was done. All of these are examples of the gross negligence exhibited by Tribar. Repeat violations like this are inexcusable and warrant their shut down.\u202f <\/p><p>Polluters like this do not deserve another chance. <\/p><p>These toxic chemicals are damaging to our health, our economy, our communities, our water, and animals in the area. I strongly support all efforts to hold Tribar legally accountable and shut them down. <\/p><p>That\u2019s why I urged EGLE to reject the draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for the Wixom Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and use whatever power it has to shut down Tribar\u2019s operations.\u202f <\/p><p>Tribar, Wixom, and regulators developed this series of improvements for Tribar operations before Wixom agreed to end the order:\u202f <\/p><p><\/p><ul><li>At least two operators with wastewater treatment experience must be working whenever Tribar is generating and processing wastewater. <\/li><li>Three additional probes must be installed to monitor compliance. <\/li><li>The company must add an automatic wastewater treatment plant shut-off valve to stop discharge to the city plant and recirculate wastewater through the plant's treatment system in case probes determine the discharge is out of compliance. The valve must be in a locked, steel cage. Only Tribar senior management will have the code required to resume discharge to the wastewater treatment plant if the shutoff is activated. <\/li><li>Tribar will develop comprehensive documentation and staff training of existing and new processes. <\/li><\/ul><p><\/p><p>Tribar is facing investigations by EGLE and the EPA, which may result in criminal charges being filed.\u202f<\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><br><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><b>ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE NOV. 8 GENERAL ELECTION<\/b><\/span><\/p><p>Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is reminding Michigan residents that they can now apply to vote absentee in the Nov. 8 general election. Voters choosing to vote by mail are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible to avoid postal delays.  <\/p><p>All voters registered in Michigan are eligible to vote absentee. They can apply online at <a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\/Voter\/Index\/\">Michigan.gov\/Vote<\/a> or print an application form from the site and mail, email, or hand deliver it to their local clerk. Voters can find their clerk\u2019s contact information at <a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\/Voter\/Index\/\">Michigan.gov\/Vote<\/a>.  <\/p><p>Voters with disabilities may apply online for an accessible electronic absent voter ballot at <a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\/Voter\/Index\/\">Michigan.gov\/Vote<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.omniballot.us\/26\/absentee\/app\/home\">Michigan.gov\/AccessibleBallot<\/a>. The accessible ballot can be completed electronically, printed, and returned to their clerk.  <\/p><p>Clerks will begin mailing out absent voter ballots by Sept. 29. They will be available for early, in-person voting in clerks\u2019 offices on that date as well.  <\/p><p>A ballot-tracking tool on the <a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\/Voter\/Index\/\">Michigan.gov\/Vote<\/a> site allows voters to check when their clerk received their absentee ballot request, when they mailed out the ballot and, when they received the ballot back from the voter.  <\/p><p>For more information on absentee voting, or to register to vote, go to <a 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style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tbody><tr><td><div><a id=\"1663007801529529\" name=\"1663007801529529\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\/Voter\/Index\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img alt=\"Election Deadines\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/631f7ce4a72ac.jpeg\"><\/a><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px\"><tbody><tr><td style=\", Times, serif\"><a id=\"1633701986158158\" name=\"1633701986158158\"><\/a><div style=\"text-align: left;font-size: 19px;padding-top: 15px;padding-bottom: 15px;, Times, serif\"><div><p><br><\/p><p><b>PUBLIC POWER FOR ANN ARBOR <\/b><\/p><p>Last week, the Ann Arbor City Council approved a study exploring the feasibility of a publicly owned power utility. This study will explore the costs and many other factors that could come from Ann Arbor to establish a municipal utility that would replace DTE Energy as the city\u2019s energy provider and generator. I applaud the council for taking the oppo\nrtunity to examine a way in which we can provide cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable power.  <\/p><p>After this vote, I spoke with Guy Gordon about the benefits of Ann Arbor creating a municipal utility. Many municipalities in Michigan have public power and they have cleaner and more affordable power than we do with DTE. <a href=\"https:\/\/player.fm\/series\/the-guy-gordon-show\/jeff-irwin-the-guy-gordon-show\">You can listen to our conversation here<\/a>.<\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><br><\/span><\/p><p><b style=\"background-color: transparent\">MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE<\/b><\/p><p><b style=\"background-color: transparent\"><i>MIHAF Application<\/i><\/b><br><\/p><p>Homeowners can apply for the MIHAF program <a href=\"https:\/\/mihaf.michigan.gov\/p\/home\">here<\/a>. Before you start, please make sure you have all the necessary documents and information. You can find what documents and information you\u2019ll need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mshda\/-\/media\/Project\/Websites\/mshda\/homeownership\/MI-HAF\/MIHAF-Acceptable-Documentation-List-02092022.pdf?rev=69199a8be0bd45c5b7530d3683752026&amp;hash=368AEE34ED0F8B9348E99A01EB10DD76\">here<\/a>.  <\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mshda\/homeownership\/mihaf-homeowner-assistance\">Click here for the MIHAF Application.<\/a><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><i style=\"font-weight: bold\">Who Is Eligible?<\/i><\/span><\/p><p><\/p><ul><li>Homeowners with household incomes less than 150% of Area Median Income (AMI). <\/li><li>Homeowners who own and occupy the property as their primary residence. <\/li><li>Homeowners must have and explain a financial hardship directly related to COVID-19 on or after January 21, 2020.\u202f<\/li><\/ul><b style=\"background-color: transparent\"><i>Up to $25,000 grant per eligible household to pay:<\/i><\/b><br><p><\/p><p><\/p><ul><li>Delinquent mortgage\/housing expenses, including property tax and insurance escrow shortages, <\/li><li>Delinquent land contract payments, mobile home consumer loan payments or mobile home park lot payments, <\/li><li>Delinquent property taxes, <\/li><li>Delinquent condominium\/homeowners' association fees, <\/li><li>Delinquent homeowner's insurance, <\/li><li>Delinquent utilities, gas, electricity, water, sewer,<\/li><li>Delinquent internet broadband services.<\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><br><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><b>COVID-19 RESOURCES<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><b><i>General Vaccination Info <\/i><\/b><\/p><p>The Washtenaw County Health Department (WCHD) has an ongoing vaccination site located at 555 Towner in Ypsilanti.   <\/p><p>Schedule an appointment <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/wchdsched\">here<\/a>. If you need help scheduling, call us at 734-544-6700.  <\/p><p>Walk-ins without an appointment are accepted during clinic hours: Monday-Friday from 9:00-11:30 a.m. and 1:00-3:30 p.m. <\/p><p>Free, door-to-door, accessible, round-trip transportation to any COVID-19 vaccination site in Washtenaw County is available through the Vaccinate Washtenaw Program.\u202f <\/p><p>This program is open to any person of any age in Washtenaw County. Rides are booked through the AARP Ride@50+ Program. Call <b>844-900-4892<\/b> and use the code \"<b>Vaccinate Washtenaw<\/b>.\" If the call center is busy, you can also call <b>734-773-0907<\/b> to schedule a ride. <\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washtenaw.org\/3269\/COVID-19-Vaccination\">Please check the WCHD website for more info about additional doses for immunocompromised people<\/a>. <\/p><p><b><i>Booster Shots <\/i><\/b><\/p><p>The Washtenaw County Health Department is offering Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson &amp; Johnson booster doses at their clinic at 555 Towner in Ypsilanti. They ask that you please bring your vaccination card and identification, if possible.\u202f <\/p><p><b><i>COVID Testing <\/i><\/b><\/p><p>Lynx XD has drive-thru saliva PCR testing sites in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. <a href=\"https:\/\/lynxdx.health\/register\">Pre-registration is required at both sites<\/a>. Once you pre-register, you will be directed to schedule a time\/date for your test. <\/p><p>For additional testing sites across Washtenaw County, and our state, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washtenaw.org\/3158\/Testing\">visit the WCHD\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><br><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><b>ENERGY BILL ASSISTANCE AND SHUTOFF PROTECTION<\/b><\/span><\/p><p>We have numerous utility shutoff protection programs and programs that will help you afford your utility bills during the winter. These programs range from bill payment assistance to assistance winterizing your home. <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1wRjhzMC_3I2fPJ-kLELr94gtMYyiceJf\/view\">Check out our list of these programs 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