SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
In 3-2 Vote, Robert Belleman Chosen as Next East Lansing City Manager
There was wide support for internal candidate Tim Dempsey in written communications and public comments. “This is a farce. This is an absolute farce,” one member of the community said after the vote.
Finalist for EL City Manager Was Removed from Post as Cincinnati’s Director of Economic Inclusion
Cincinnati’s City Manager removed Collin Mays from his directorship following an HR investigation, documents show. Mays denied wrongdoing and subsequently resigned.
Finalist for EL City Manager Was Removed from Post as Cincinnati’s Director of Economic Inclusion
Cincinnati’s City Manager removed Collin Mays from his directorship following an HR investigation, documents show. Mays denied wrongdoing and subsequently resigned.
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Council Interviews Four City Manager Candidates after Another Drops Out
All candidates responded to 21 questions from council members before going into interviews before city staff and then attending an evening reception at the Hannah Center.
IN THE COMMUNITY
MSU’s Broad Celebrates Grand Opening of The CORE
The newly-renovated 4,500-square-foot space employs a modular design, allowing the art museum to rotate through a vast range of works from the Broad’s permanent collection.
Hometown Boy Returns as City Planner
New Principal Planner Landon Bartley is eager to get to work back in the community that shaped him.
Live News Updates for Nov. 6-12
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 stories: Local artist is opening an exhibit at People’s Church; Zoning Board of Appeals approves second solar array variance.
Aggravated Assault Alert Goes Out; No Injuries Reported
The incident occurred early Sunday morning during celebrations downtown, two days before Halloween. ELPD reminds community members to take safety precautions.
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