Live News Updates for Sept. 11-17
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: Spartan Appreciation Day at the ELFM is Sunday.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
City Releases Proposed Contract with City Manager Appointee Robert Belleman
City Council will vote on the contract at their Tuesday meeting.
Council Expected to Vote Next Tuesday on Belleman Contract for City Manager
Investigation by ELi shows it’s been a rocky road to hiring a new city manager for East Lansing.
Documents Released Shed Light on Decision to Redevelop Bailey St. Parking Lot
Material just released under the Freedom of Information Act shows the Metzger/Fabian family chose to redevelop their portion of Parking Lot #11 after being told the city would not continue to rent it for parking.
City Council Hears Grove St. Rezoning Proposal
Hagan Realty says the project will be good for the city, while residents of the 600 block of Grove Street continue to disagree.
Meet East Lansing City Council Candidate Joshua Ramirez-Roberts
ELi is providing introductions to the eight East Lansing City Council candidates. In the eighth installment in our series, Dustin DuFort Petty provides a profile of Joshua Ramirez-Roberts. Why is Ramirez-Roberts running?
IN THE COMMUNITY
More Work Needed for Use of Force Recommendations; ELPD Being Investigated by State
Facilitators will revise the use of force report and recommendations based on ELIPOC and community feedback.
Interfaith Gathering Offers Prayers for Peace, Healing
The event was an expression of solidarity and hope in the wake of the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
ELPD Officer Tells DDA of Downtown Public Safety Concerns
Officer Katey Harrison identified parking garages as hotspots for nighttime activity as well as the Fieldhouse and Harper’s.
Permanent ELPL Director Interviews to Begin in January
The deadline for applications was Nov. 17. The Library Commission subcommittee hopes to present its findings and recommendations at the Dec. 13 meeting.
Live News Updates for Nov. 20-26
Current top story: Karen Jennings is leaving the Arts Commission after six years.