The Occupy Flint movement could be in danger of disbandment. Tonight there's word that Emergency Manager Michael Brown could take action toward the protestors. It may come down to the occupiers and code enforcement. word is they could be asked to take down their tents as soon as Monday.
The intersection of Martin Luther King and Second street downtown Flint has been inhabited by occupy Flint protestors for a few months now even despite the frigid temperatures. But now a change in city leadership may be the beginning of the end.
Protester Jerin Sage says, " We've not heard anything from Michael Brown himself about any sort of disbandment."
Emergency Manager Michael Brown is controlling Flint finances and management now. The occupiers have heard that the city has a problem with their structure.
Sage continues, " What we've heard is some of the code enforcement around here have notified us that our structure maybe not into code."
The Occupy camp is basically some tents gathered together. Inside they have a heater, kitchen area, even an office for business. Outside you'll find huge solar panels which supply the whole camp with power. But the entire structure sits on straw and there may not be enough access to rest rooms and running water. The group is now awaiting a meeting between code enforcement and the Emergency Manager.
Protester Angela Pineo says, " We're not leaving, we may have to go somewhere but we're not leaving."
City leaders may have a resistance on their hands. The ten protestors are determined not to leave quietly.
