Live News Updates for Sept. 25-Oct. 1
ELi Now is a column from the East Lansing Info reporting and editorial staff, created as a space to provide live updates of East Lansing news. Current top story: “Precincts, Pollbooks & Proposals” will be held next week.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Robert Belleman Easing into His Role as City Manager
The city’s new top administrator talks about his life, his priorities and gives his perspective on the end of his job in Saginaw.
$550,000 of EL Taxpayer Money at Risk Due to Cyber Scam
A vendor’s email was compromised by an outside entity. The city is working with the MSP and FBI to recover the funds.
Interim City Manager Randy Talifarro Reflects on Tenure
After 228 days on the job, Talifarro said he is glad to have had the opportunity to step into the crucial city role during a sometimes tumultuous time.
Proposed Trowbridge Road Revisions have Neighborhood Residents Concerned
MDOT’s road reconfiguration plans are meant to “improve safety,” but those who live in the neighborhoods worry they could make travel more dangerous.
City Council Denies 530 Albert Development in 2-3 Vote
The communitywide debate has been ongoing since May. With the Tuesday decision, the surface parking lot will stay a parking lot.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Council Will Consider Hagadorn ‘Road Diet’ Project
The Transportation Commission unanimously approved recommending the plan be implemented for the stretch of road from Burcham Drive to Grand River Avenue.
Overlay Information Meeting to Be Held
The city hopes to answer questions and clear up concerns about overlay districts during the Jan. 17 informational session.
School Board Organizes for 2024 at First Meeting of Year
Chris Martin is elected school board president during the Jan. 8 meeting.
ELPL ‘Library of Things’ Has a Bit of Everything
Tools, light therapy, zoo passes and more are among the unconventional offerings that can be checked out at the library.
Brothers Bring Yemeni Coffee to East Lansing
“I’m an expert in medicine, but I’m very passionate about caffeine,” says Dr. Ahmed Sufyan, owner of Moka & Co.