Flint to accept Consumers Energy payments at Northside service center; mayor pledges tax relief

Mayor Sheldon A. Neely announced that the Flint Northside service center on Clio and Pearson Road — where residents already pay taxes and utility bills — will begin accepting Consumers Energy payments at its drive-through in about two weeks. "In 2 weeks, you'll be able to start paying your Consumers Energy bill because Consumers Energy has stopped their door through and your drive through, opportunities for residents," the mayor said.

Neely said the administration plans to lower property taxes 'in the next year' and framed the service-center change as part of a broader effort to keep dollars in residents' hands and improve access to city services. Officials did not provide implementation details such as hours, acceptance policies or any formal agreement with the utility during the address.