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SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Council Tries to Find Path Forward Following Exodus of City Employees
Another Assistant Director’s resignation came to light today, after last night’s Council meeting involved a discussion about what is happening with hiring attempts.
With Stressed Staff, Rising Costs and Unpopular Design, Council Walks Away from $1 Million Grant for Valley Court Park Pavilion
The 2-2 vote to not sign the MEDC agreement means the project as proposed will not move forward.
Valley Court Park Is Coming Before City Council Tuesday for Some Kind of Decision
ELi obtained the grant materials related to the proposed $2.5 million renovation and found some interesting claims made by East Lansing’s former director of planning.
Ask ELi: What Happened with Yesterday’s Three Emergency Alert Threads?
A single threat of violence led to the emergency closure of EL schools and locking of City Hall doors.
East Lansing’s City Manager Search Will Be Led by Michigan Municipal League
The search will be national and is expected to take at least four months.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Rebecca Kasen Formally Announces Run for City Council
The list of candidates continues to grow, but no word yet if Bacon and Gregg are running for reelection.
ELPL Board Revises Code of Conduct, Selects Consultant
Eleven library staff members spoke about their jobs and responsibilities, stressing “libraries work because we do.” The union staff is currently in contract negotiations.
ELPS Approves Budget, Celebrates Accomplishments
Six retiring educators and staff and the Michigan Lottery Educator of the Year recipient were all recognized during the June 12 meeting.
All-Community March in Downtown East Lansing Celebrates Juneteenth
A small but spirited crowd gathered to recognize the day in 1863 the last enslaved African Americans learned they were free.
Council Hears From Public on Wide Array of City Topics (UPDATED)
In other business, employee retention bonuses were unanimously approved, sidewalk repair assessments were stretched out and naming of a city art studio after a woman got support.