Restoring Homes
Restoring Flint’s Homes
Beverly Biggs-Leavy’s Pledge to Secure Grants for Home Repairs
Flint residents deserve better. For far too long, grant money and resources meant to improve the lives of Flint’s people have been misused or funneled into the wrong hands, benefiting politicians or filling the city’s general fund while residents suffer. Beverly Biggs-Leavy, candidate for Flint’s 3rd Ward City Council, is committed to changing that. Her third campaign promise is to secure grants and gifts from different sources and ensure they go directly to where they’re needed most—into the hands of homeowners who need repairs on their homes, fences, roofs, and sidewalks.
In recent years, Flint has received millions of dollars, but instead of improving neighborhoods, the funds have disappeared into a general fund that doesn’t directly benefit residents. Beverly refuses to allow this pattern of waste and corruption to continue. With her leadership, homeowners will finally see real help to fix their properties and restore their neighborhoods.
Here’s how Beverly plans to secure and appropriate funds for real change in Flint:
1. Securing Targeted Grants for Home Repairs: Beverly will actively seek out grants and funding opportunities specifically aimed at home repairs. Unlike past leadership, which allowed funds to be absorbed into the city’s general budget, Beverly will ensure that these grants are directed straight to the residents who need them. These funds will cover essential repairs such as fixing collapsing roofs, replacing broken gates, and repairing hazardous sidewalks, so Flint’s homeowners can live in safe, decent conditions.
2. Transparency and Accountability: Beverly is committed to making sure that every dollar is used as it was intended. She will establish transparent systems to track how grant money is spent, ensuring that there is no more misappropriation or misuse of funds. Beverly’s leadership will guarantee that these funds are appropriated responsibly, directly benefiting the people who need them most.
3. No Corruption, No Strings Attached: Beverly will never sell her council seat in exchange for personal favors or material goods. Unlike corrupt politicians who have accepted votes for lawnmowers or Halloween candy, Beverly is dedicated to clean and honest governance. Her focus is solely on serving the people of Flint, not on lining the pockets of special interests or disguising funds as nonprofit donations. Beverly’s mission is to restore integrity to City Hall and stop the culture of corruption that has plagued Flint for too long.
4. Establishing Repair Assistance Programs: Once grants are secured, Beverly will spearhead the creation of programs that directly assist homeowners in making necessary repairs. These programs will help fund critical home maintenance such as fixing dangerous structural issues, upgrading roofs, repairing fences, and ensuring that sidewalks are safe for pedestrians. This not only improves quality of life but also increases property values and neighborhood safety.
5. Community-Centered Approach: Beverly understands that improving Flint’s homes means improving the lives of its residents. She will work closely with community organizations, neighborhood associations, and homeowners to identify the most urgent repair needs and develop plans to address them. By putting residents at the heart of decision-making, Beverly ensures that the city’s resources are spent on the issues that matter most to the people.
6. A Pledge to End Corruption: Beverly’s leadership is grounded in her deep commitment to ending the culture of corruption that has held Flint back. She vows to serve Flint with honesty and integrity, ensuring that grant money is not funneled into politicians’ pockets or used to serve private interests. Under her watch, Flint will see real progress as funds are finally used for their intended purposes—helping residents live in safe, well-maintained homes.
Flint deserves leadership that fights for the people, not for personal gain. Beverly Biggs-Leavy is that leader. She will ensure that the millions of dollars available to Flint are put to good use, giving residents the help they need to fix their homes and live with the dignity they deserve. Her promise is simple: no more corruption, no more backroom deals—just honest governance and real help for the people of Flint. Let’s restore our city, one home at a time.
