SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Lahanas is Out as City Manger, Noel Garcia Jr. Named to Council
Big shake ups in city administration were approved at Tuesday’s Council meeting.
Council Defends EL Policing, Votes 4-1 to Spend HUD Funds on Safety Lighting
Although no public announcement was made about the city manager’s job assessment, Tuesday’s meeting had lots of tension on other issues.
ELPD Finds Officers Violated Policy; Oversight Commission Wants More Info
After an internal investigation, two officers are found in violation of wrongfully searching and detaining a 20-year-old Black man.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Bacon and Talifarro Speak about Exodus of Top City Employees
Mayor Ron Bacon addressed rumors while Talifarro described “an emotionally challenging and arduous time.”
Interim City Manager Acknowledges Challenges, Remains Optimistic About City’s Future
Talifarro will be available to all this Wednesday evening at a meet-and-greet being hosted by the library.
Coolidge Road Traffic Flow May Be Changed, Adding Bike Lanes
Public expresses mixed views about the road conversion, but transportation commission unanimously approved the project.
City Seeks to Work with Residents on Tree Plantings in East Lansing
Forms are available for those who would like to plant trees in front of their houses.
Concerns About Erecting 5G Towers in Neighborhoods Persist After Public Meeting
City officials say they cannot block installation of the towers because of a state law.











