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
ELIPOC Frustrated with Council, ELPD Leadership
Members of the East Lansing Independent Police Oversight Commission shared concerns about proposed amendments to the ordinance that established the commission.
The Agency and Venues Behind EL’s Evolving Live Music Scene
New concert venues downtown are providing opportunities for local musicians.
Meet New East Lansing Public Library Director Kevin King
New East Lansing Public Library Director Kevin King believes building solid relationships with library staff and East Lansing residents is key to success in his role.
Union Shows up For Feb. 26 School Board Meeting
Several members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, which East Lansing School District administrators belong to, showed up at the Feb. 26 Board of Education meeting.
Trees Dominate Discussion at Planning Commission Meeting
Three public hearings were held at the Feb. 28 Planning Commission meeting. One regarded tree removals, another addressed a solar energy ordinance and the third revisited a B&B that is proposed for Grove Street.













