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SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
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.
Police Use Court Order to Detain Man Who’s Been Troubling People Downtown
The staff at Blue Owl Coffee contacted ELPD after numerous high-stress encounters with the man.
Council Releases Anonymous Complaint Targeting Mayor and DEI Director for Overreach; Investigation to Follow
The anonymous complaint has been released, as has a statement from Council.
IN THE COMMUNITY
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.
Council Hears From Public on Wide Array of City Topics (UPDATED)
In other business, employee retention bonuses were unanimously approved, sidewalk repair assessments were stretched out and naming of a city art studio after a woman got support.