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SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Jarred by Surprise Plan to Reshape the City, DDA Moves to Get Its Own Director
The conversation was tense as Interim City Manager Randy Talifarro spoke to the eight-page draft reorganization plan that’s been rattling East Lansing’s government.
Girls Tennis Team Frustrated by Continued Need to Choose Between Graduation and State Tournament
Senior players are forced to retire early from matches in order to make graduation.
Library Trustees Discuss Next Steps in Internal Investigation, Consider After-School Challenges
Also on the full agenda was approval of board minutes, a new patron code of conduct and much more.
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.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Michigan Flyer Partners with Hytch to Shuttle Riders from Homes to Pickup Site
Rideshare company to provide Lansing-area residents transportation to Michigan Flyer.
Rebecca Kasen Formally Announces Run for City Council
The list of candidates continues to grow, but no word yet if Bacon and Gregg are running for reelection.
ELPL Board Revises Code of Conduct, Selects Consultant
Eleven library staff members spoke about their jobs and responsibilities, stressing “libraries work because we do.” The union staff is currently in contract negotiations.
ELPS Approves Budget, Celebrates Accomplishments
Six retiring educators and staff and the Michigan Lottery Educator of the Year recipient were all recognized during the June 12 meeting.
All-Community March in Downtown East Lansing Celebrates Juneteenth
A small but spirited crowd gathered to recognize the day in 1863 the last enslaved African Americans learned they were free.