1. Karen Weaver is an American psychologist and politician who was the mayor of Flint, Michigan, from 2015 to 2019.
14 Facts About Karen Weaver
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Karen Weaver is a member of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, and Governor Rick Snyder's Flint Water Interagency Coordinating Committee.
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Karen Weaver was defeated in her re-election by Sheldon Neeley the previous week.
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The youngest of three children, Karen Weaver was born in Flint and grew up on the city's north side.
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Karen Weaver graduated from Flint Northern High School in 1977.
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Karen Weaver holds a bachelor's degree from Tougaloo College, a master's degree from Long Island University, and a doctorate in clinical psychology from Michigan State University.
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Karen Weaver pushed for a similar declaration by state and federal authorities, which were granted by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder on January 5, and President Barack Obama on January 16,2016.
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On January 19,2016, Mayor Karen Weaver visited the White House and met President Obama.
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On February 10,2016, Karen Weaver testified before the US House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee on the water crisis.
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On May 9,2016, Henderson filed a lawsuit in federal court, claiming she was fired from her position as city administrator after reporting Mayor Karen Weaver may have been telling staff to direct water crisis donations to her own personal funds.
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Mayor Karen Weaver endorsed Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election and briefly spoke about the water crisis at that year's Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.
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On March 15,2017, Mayor Karen Weaver met President Donald Trump to discuss funding for infrastructure and public safety for Flint and met with officials at the White House for further discussion of Flint's water infrastructure later that year.
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In November 2019, Karen Weaver lost her bid for reelection to Sheldon Neeley, a member of the Michigan House of Representatives.
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Karen Weaver ran against incumbent mayor Neeley in November 2022, after having gained second place in the August 2 primary.