Links to articles in the timeline of ELi’s Nov. 2023 paper edition

Here are links to the articles included in the timeline presented in ELi’s November 2023 paper edition:

Jan. 11: After Library Director Calls Police on Wrongly-Accused Black Teen, Outrage Expressed to Library Board.

Jan. 17: Lahanas is Out as City Manager, Noel Garcia Jr. Named to Council.

Jan. 23: East Lansing High School Teachers and Students Describe Fear and Exhaustion from Ongoing Violence.

Jan. 26: EL High School Closed Friday, as School Board Continues to Face Backlash.

Jan. 27: ‘Listening Session’ on East Lansing School Violence Draws Hundreds, Elicits Many Ideas.

Jan. 31: Edsall Resigns as School Board President, and a New School Safety Plan Is In the Works.

Feb. 1: East Lansing’s City Clerk and Deputy City Clerk Resign, Adding to Turmoil.

Feb. 3: Ask ELi: What We Found Out about the Uvalde Foundation for Kids.

Feb. 13: Debbie Walton Resigns from East Lansing School Board Amid Leadership Shake-Up. Chris Martin is named her replacement on Feb. 27.

Feb. 13: MSU Shooter Is Dead After Killing Three, Injuring at Least Five.

Feb. 16: East Lansing’s Paramedics Offered Help as They Recover, Too.

Feb. 20: Michigan Court of Appeals Rules in ELi’s Favor, Against Developer Scott Chappelle.

Mar. 1: Why Did the Fights Really Abate at East Lansing’s High School?

Mar. 1: EL Deputy Police Chief Resigns, Naming ‘Unethical Leadership’ in City Government.

Mar. 8: More Details Released on Threat that Led to Closure of ELPS Today.

Mar. 15: With Stressed Staff, Rising Costs and Unpopular Design, Council Walks Away from $1 Million Grant for Valley Court Park Pavilion.

Mar. 16: ELHS Principal Resigned Following Discovery of ‘Fraudulent Degree,’ Superintendent Says.

Mar. 22: To Avoid a ‘Catastrophic Situation,’ East Lansing Refinances the DDA’s Debt (Again).

Apr. 5: Council Encourages Property Owners Not to Mow in May.

Apr. 10: School Board ‘Retreat’ Boils Over Amid Tensions Regarding Transparency, Recent Events.

Apr. 20: Citizen Group Successfully Pushes for New Approach to Small Cell Tower Installations.

Apr. 25: Police Use Court Order to Detain Man Who’s Been Troubling People Downtown.

Apr. 25: EL Mayor, Interim City Manager Claim Racism Is Behind Anonymous Complaint.

Apr. 26: Just-Released 8-Page Memo Shows Plan to Remake East Lansing Government; Sheds Light on Resignations.

May 2: FOIA Shows Bacon Brought Government-Reorganization Draft to Lahanas.

May 4: Tensions High at Police Oversight Commission Following the Release of MSP Investigation of Meijer Shooting.

May 9: East Lansing Police Chief Kim Johnson Explains How and Why Staffing is Going Up.

May 16: Board of Education Approves Ashley Schwarzbek to Be Next ELHS Principal.

May 23: Proposed Parks, Recreation & Arts Budget Has a Big Focus on Equity.

May 26: Three Years In, Developer Says the Only Thing That’ll Work on the Evergreen Properties Is…Student Housing.

June 1: Developer Seeks Rezoning of Grove Street’s North End to Allow Denser Housing.

June 7: ELi Investigation Shows Unusual Uses of East Lansing Taxes for ‘Nongovernmental’ Charities.

June 22: Racial Disparities, Data Struggles Among Findings in First ELIPOC Annual Report.

June 24: Director and Assistant Director of East Lansing Public Library Tender Resignations.

July 7: Synagogue Leaders Left with Questions After Violent Threats.

July 11: River Caddis Loses Exclusive Development Agreement; DDA Will Seek New Proposals for Evergreen Properties.

July 11: One Developer Off the Hook, Another Will Attempt Affordable Housing Downtown.

July 12: East Lansing Mayor Ron Bacon Announces He Will Not Run for Reelection.

July 13: East Lansing Mayor Pro Tem Jessy Gregg Also Not Running for Reelection.

July 24: MSUFCU Showcases ‘Strength in Roots’ During Grand Opening Celebration of New Downtown Office Building.

Aug. 4: Amanda Cormier Resigns from EL School Board. On Aug. 14, Gary Holbrook was appointed to her seat.

Aug. 5: Questions Arise about East Lansing City Manager Semi-Finalists, Vetting Process.

Aug. 13: In 3-2 Vote, Robert Belleman Chosen as Next East Lansing City Manager.

Aug. 15: Following Whitmer’s Ruling, Proposed East Lansing Charter Amendment Won’t Go to Ballot.

Aug. 25: Majorities of Planning Commission and DDA Support 530 Albert Ave. Affordable Housing Project.

Sept. 7: Trader Joe’s Is ‘Taking Over the Project to Finish It’; May Open Next Summer.

Sept. 14: EL Council Candidates Try to Distinguish Themselves in Crowded Field at Public Forum.

Sept. 20: Robert Belleman to Serve as Next City Manager as Council Approves Contract.

Sept. 21: Special ELi Investigation: Why Have So Many Senior Personnel Quit the City of East Lansing?

Sept. 22: Grove Street Rezoning Denied by City Council.

Sept. 29: Monica Fink Resigns from ELPS Board. On Oct. 9, Estrella Torrez is appointed to fill the vacancy.

Oct. 10: People with Disabilities File Most Housing Discrimination Complaints in East Lansing, Analysis Shows.

Oct. 17: City Council Denies 530 Albert Development in 3-2 Vote.

Oct. 25: $550,000 of EL Taxpayer Money at Risk Due to Cyber Scam. A sophisticated scam put the funds in jeopardy.