SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Council Tries to Find Path Forward Following Exodus of City Employees
Another Assistant Director’s resignation came to light today, after last night’s Council meeting involved a discussion about what is happening with hiring attempts.
With Stressed Staff, Rising Costs and Unpopular Design, Council Walks Away from $1 Million Grant for Valley Court Park Pavilion
The 2-2 vote to not sign the MEDC agreement means the project as proposed will not move forward.
Valley Court Park Is Coming Before City Council Tuesday for Some Kind of Decision
ELi obtained the grant materials related to the proposed $2.5 million renovation and found some interesting claims made by East Lansing’s former director of planning.
Ask ELi: What Happened with Yesterday’s Three Emergency Alert Threads?
A single threat of violence led to the emergency closure of EL schools and locking of City Hall doors.
East Lansing’s City Manager Search Will Be Led by Michigan Municipal League
The search will be national and is expected to take at least four months.
IN THE COMMUNITY
ELi’s Leadership Changes, as Vlasin Retires and Grigsby Becomes Board President
ELi’s Board thanks Ray Vlasin for his exceptional service during a difficult time and looks forward to working as a new leadership team.
Acting Director of Public Works Nicole McPherson Resigns, Too
McPherson’s resignation adds to a pile of resignations by top East Lansing city administrators.
With Turmoil in the City’s Workforce, Brookover Wants Council Involved in Hiring
City Councilmember George Brookover wants two council members in the final round of interviews for department heads.
Mayfield Resigns as East Lansing High School Principal
Superintendent Dori Leyko cites “privacy and confidentiality reasons” for providing little information.
New Citizens’ Organization Hopes to Help Guide 5G Cell Tower Installation
A group of East Lansing homeowners are trying to preserve neighborhood aesthetics.