Michigan kept a $261 million megasite secret as it bought and razed Mundy Township homes
A four-month Bridge Michigan investigation published March 26, 2026 found that the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and local officials kept a $261 million state-funded megasite plan in Mundy Township, near Flint, hidden from residents and lawmakers. Township officials signed nondisclosure agreements in 2022; the deal involved more than 100 NDAs, and 10 residents bought homes in the zone without being told they were slated for demolition. Officials knew for at least two years that more than 160 homes could be taken. The semiconductor maker the state courted walked away. In May 2026 the last holdouts sold and demolition of the Maple Creek Preserve subdivision continued, still without a tenant. The township's former supervisor lost her 2024 race and the new supervisor ended township NDAs. MEDC said outside economic factors sank the deal.
The deal involved more than 100 nondisclosure agreements, allowed 10 residents to buy homes in the megasite zone without acknowledging the houses were targeted for demolition
Now the remaining holdouts just signed to sell their houses, clearing the way for demolition of all of the subdivision as the remaining residents move out in coming months.
Young said an NDA he had signed, regarding the project with then-supervisor Tonya Ketzler was dissolved in December 2024, after Stainton was elected and opted out of signing one.
Said economic factors outside the state's control proved insurmountable to the project moving forward.
Says it is creating a world-class site and regularly fields inquiries from interested companies.
Former supervisor Tonya Ketzler told Bridge officials could not stop it in court and tried to protect citizens.
No outcome recorded yet.