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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
Calls to Dial Down Rhetoric After Contentious City Manager Hiring Process
“I don’t mind dissent,” Councilmember Dana Watson said last night. “I do mind certain temperatures of it.”
Beloved MMS Band Director Turns in Baton
Patricia Kroth, who retired in June, has left a lasting mark on the band program and thousands of students.
Opposition Strong – and Centered on Parking – in Face of Affordable Housing Proposal
“Parking is everything,” said one local business owner in objection to the plan. But the developer insisted the privately-owned parking lot parcel is “going away” regardless of whether his project is approved.
FOIA Shows Landlord DTN’s Side of Ongoing Public Dispute
DTN’s attorney told the EL city attorney this was never about discrimination – it was always just about the money.
Pastor Liz Leaves a Lasting Impact on EL and Edgewood Church
“She made our congregation seem whole. I know that sounds cheesy maybe, but it felt like a healing. She’s leaving the church stronger than it was,” said Edgewood United Church of Christ member Melissa Fore.