A Flint native, I can’t quite stop thinking about the water crisis though I no longer live there. I wondered what my peers were thinking, so I asked them, via a form. They answered.
Kasi
What is your relationship to Flint, Michigan?
Born and raised, still living there.
What are you doing about water?
Bottled water, filling jugs from my in-laws in Swartz Creek.
If you’re buying bottled water, how much does it cost you per week?
A lot.
When did you first become aware of a problem with the water in Flint?
Late 2015.
How did you become aware of a problem with the water in Flint?
Virginia Tech contacted me about testing my water.
How confident are you that this issue will be solved satisfactorily?
Skeptical.
What does a satisfactory solution look like to you?
Replaced pipes in the city and the homes that have been corroded. A clean water source.
Do you have family directly impacted by the water crisis?
Yes.
If yes, then how many?
0-5.
What do you want people to know about Flint?
This used to be a great city. It’s not anymore. It’s dangerous. Even the water is bad. It’s a shame.
Are you eligible to vote?
Yes.
Have you voted in the past?
Yes.
Will you vote in the future?
Yes.
What are your hopes for the city of Flint?
That it doesn’t disappear into history as the city that killed its people.