SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Charter Amendment Proposals Bring Robust Discussion to June 13 Council Meeting
Two former mayors,Liz Schweitzer and Diane Goddeeris, voiced their opposition to the proposed changes, particularly with regard to shifting council elections to even-numbered years.
Complaints Spur Conversation, Recommended Policy Investigations at June ELIPOC Meeting
Two new commissioners and ELPD Lt. Adam Park made their first appearances at the police oversight commission meeting.
Human Rights Commission Tells Council to Use Subpoena Power to Investigate Landlord DTN
After a closed session, the commission voted unanimously to ask Council to use its subpoena powers to investigate DTN in a civil rights complaint.
Charter Change Would Dramatically Increase Student Votes in Council Elections. Is that Good or Bad?
In advance of Council’s discussion on the matter, ELi brings you two voices in favor and two against.
Change EL’s Council from 5 to 7 Members? This and Lots More on Tuesday’s Agenda.
Three big surprises on this coming Tuesday’s City Council agenda.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Commission on the Environment Considers Amendment for Expansion of Granger Waste Services Clinton County Landfill
Commissioners request clarification on what impact this will have on EL residents and will advise City Council as they decide whether or not to support the proposal.
BWL Project Tabled, New Gas Station Moves to Council
The proposed BWL training facility was tabled for further community engagement. The upgrade to the gas station at the corner of Abbot and Saginaw Highway was approved 5-1 by Planning Commission.
Join ELi for a Movie Night at the Robin Theatre
“Vengeance” tells the story of an investigative journalist in a fun and engaging way. Come hang out with ELi and help support your independent, non-profit news source.
HRC Rules DTN Violated Tenant’s Civil Rights
DTN must return tenant’s security deposit and the city attorney will negotiate a deal with the rental company to determine any additional consequences.
School Board Appoints New Trustee, Parts with Petrowitz
Majority of the four-hour meeting was spent interviewing the six candidates for the trustee position vacated by Monica Fink.













