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SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Keeping Belleman ‘Would Have Paralyzed Saginaw County,’ Commissioner Says
The meeting where Robert Belleman was fired from his job as Saginaw County’s controller included strong public statements for and against his termination, a recording obtained by ELi shows. Two commissioners who voted for termination spoke with ELi.
Mayor Pro Tem Jessy Gregg Explains How Council Could Reconsider Hiring Belleman as City Manager
Gregg doesn’t have the power to formally call for revisiting the vote. Only Mayor Ron Bacon and Councilmembers Dana Watson and Noel Garcia can do that.
Following Whitmer’s Ruling, Proposed East Lansing Charter Amendment Won’t Go to Ballot
The controversial amendment proposing changing City Council elections from odd- to even-numbered years was ruled to conflict with the Home Rule City Act.
Controversial East Lansing Charter Amendment is Now in the Governor’s Hands
Four other charter amendments have made it to the ballot, including one that’s confusing even to Council.
Candidates for City Council React to the Hiring of Belleman Over Dempsey
Two candidates say they would have voted for Tim Dempsey, one shows disbelief, others are pragmatic and two haven’t yet responded to ELi.
IN THE COMMUNITY
CDBG Applications Due Dec. 15
Grant program is for the needs of low-to-moderate income people and neighborhoods.
ELPS Holds ‘Giving Opportunity’ for Holiday Season
The Monday school board meeting included reports on the district, high school and Whitehills Elementary School.
East Lansing Homeless Shelter Celebrates 40 Years of Service
As part of the anniversary celebration, a ribbon cutting and open house will be held Thursday at the shelter’s new administrative facilities.
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.