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SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Bacon, Gregg, Kuhnmuench, Edsall Speak to Ongoing Controversy at City Council
Mayor Ron Bacon spoke for about 13 minutes on the troubles at City Hall, covering a wide variety of topics and making many unexplained allusions.
ELPS Board Discusses Pros and Cons of Returning Resource Officers to the High School
Recent tensions, anger are not seen at the April 24 meeting, as the school board recognizes theater students, talks Graduation Alliance program and much more.
FOIA Shows Bacon Brought Government-Reorganization Draft to Lahanas
Mayor Pro Tem Jessy Gregg has said the matter is being overblown in importance, while records show Interim Planning Director Tim Dempsey has seen it as critical to understanding low staff morale.
Author of Eight-Page Memo Comes Forward, Challenging Anonymous Complaint
Former employees of the City of East Lansing are shedding more light on the tensions that have existed within the government for months.
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.
IN THE COMMUNITY
One Developer Off the Hook, Another Will Attempt Affordable Housing Downtown
East Lansing’s City Council has decided to relieve developer DRW Convexity of its responsibilities where downtown affordable housing is concerned and to give PK Companies a try instead. As part of their Park District project, Chicago-based developers DRW Convexity agreed to construct an affordable apartment building at a now-vacant lot known as “Parcel C” (333…
East Lansing Native Joshua Ramirez-Roberts Announces Bid for City Council
With Ramirez, there are now 5 candidates running for 3 open seats.
EL Youth Football Club Working to Boost Numbers
The nonprofit organization teaches the game of football, but also promotes “sportsmanship, teamwork, honesty, responsibility, and self-discipline.”
Big DDA and Council Meetings Set to Happen Tuesday
ELi catches you up on big business in the city coming this Tuesday.
Jaslene – Spunky and Full of Life – Inspires Fundraising Campaign for Accessible Bathroom
Retired teacher helps launch GoFundMe for her former student. Girl’s family encourages advocacy and awareness for those with disabilities.