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SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Just-Released 8-Page Memo Shows Plan to Remake East Lansing Government; Sheds Light on Resignations
The plan called for a substantial remaking of the city government, amassing power in the hands of DEI Director Elaine Hardy.
EL Mayor, Interim City Manager Claim Racism is Behind Anonymous Complaint
City Council approves hiring an independent attorney to investigate the allegations.
Police Use Court Order to Detain Man Who’s Been Troubling People Downtown
The staff at Blue Owl Coffee contacted ELPD after numerous high-stress encounters with the man.
Council Releases Anonymous Complaint Targeting Mayor and DEI Director for Overreach; Investigation to Follow
The anonymous complaint has been released, as has a statement from Council.
Council Looks to Cast Wide Net in City Manager Search, Find Candidate With Public Safety Experience
An executive recruiter from MML, who will lead the search, laid out the hiring timeline.
IN THE COMMUNITY
East Lansing Police Department Welcomes Two New Officers
Officers Cuong Dang-Le and Brennan Surman have now joined the ranks of the East Lansing Police Department. Get the story and photos from ELi.
Council Holds a Mystery Closed Session, Considers Downtown Tax Increase
Get the news of what happened at East Lansing’s Council meeting this week.
Civil Rights Investigations Drag on at HRC; Special ID Program Discussed
Could Ingham County get an ID program similar to Washtenaw County’s? And what’s happening with those two civil rights complaints?
Your ELi: Why ELi Sometimes Necessarily Makes Local Officials Uncomfortable
We’re not (just) working from an anonymous complaint, and this is not the first time we’ve looked very closely at local officials’ actions.
Time For Some Fresh Air Albert EL Fresco Style
For the fourth year, a portion of Albert Avenue will be set up as an outdoor social space for young and old.