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MEMORANDUM

TO: George Lahanas, City Manager

FROM: Emily Gordon, Assistant to City Council

DATE: February 9, 2021

SUBJECT: Written Communication to City Council

City of East Lansing CITY CITY COUNCIL Attached you will find written communication received January 19, 2021 to February 410 Abbot Road East Lansing, MI 48823 9, 2021

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From Subject Received S...C...M... Today Aaron Stephens Re: agend material missing Tue 2/9/2021 2:01 PM 4... That’s a fair point, thank you. Aaron I have a new city phone number. Please reach out to 517-282-7548 if you need to get in contact with me! Alice Dreger from ELi Re: agend material missing Tue 2/9/2021 1:39 PM 4... Thanks, Aaron. The Council has the advantage that it can ask questions when it does finally see the presentations. The public would have to do so at a later date, when the issue is not Aaron Stephens Re: agend material missing Tue 2/9/2021 1:32 PM 4... Alice, The item is not something the council is in possession of either. I assume staff is finalizing parts of the document. It will be posted on the online agenda previous to the meeting Alice Dreger from ELi agend material missing Tue 2/9/2021 10:43 AM 1... We’re trying to figure out what’s going on with 4.2 tonight — does Council have the material listed under 4.2, and the public doesn’t? Thanks. Alice Dreger, Ph.D. Executive Director Soofa Soofa Signs Improve the Miami Public Transit Experience Tue 2/9/2021 9:33 AM 1... Soofa Signs have arrived in Miami through a partnership with the Miami-Dade County Dept. of Transportation and Public Works Sunday Ranger Hardigan Unplowed City Streets Sun 2/7/2021 9:35 PM 3... Hello, My name is Nicole Hardigan, and I live on Kedzie St. here in East Lansing. Why is my road not yet plowed or salted? As an essential worker who is unable to telecommute due Last Week Roy Saper Democracy Wall Sculpture in City Hall Sat 2/6/2021 4:15 AM 6... Dear Council Members -- I thought you may have interest in knowing that Detroit artist Charles McGee, who in 1989 created the colorful wall sculpture in City Hall titled Democracy, Alice Dreger from ELi public hearing notices Wed 2/3/2021 2:07 PM 3... Dear Council, Asking again for transparency and citizen engagement that all public hearings be posed on a single CoEL public hearings notices page on the city’s website, so that Bloomberg Government Inno... Vaccine resources for mayors Wed 2/3/2021 12:46 P... 1... SPARK: Igniting public-sector innovation Miller Canfield Introducing Megan Norris, Our New CEO Wed 2/3/2021 10:50 A... 7...

Temple, Mikayla Re: FOX 47 Interview Tue 2/2/2021 1:15 PM 3... Thank you Emily! I can also do tomorrow before 11 or after 12 if that helps. I had some time open up. Thanks! Mikayla Emily Gordon RE: FOX 47 Interview Tue 2/2/2021 10:14 AM 8... Mikayla, Thank you for your email! I will reach out to Mayor Stephens and let you know if he is available. Best, Emily Gordon Assistant to City Council City of East Lansing (517) Temple, Mikayla FOX 47 Interview Tue 2/2/2021 10:12 AM 2... Good morning, My name is Mikayla Temple and I'm a reporter with FOX 47 News in Lansing. I'm working on a story today regarding the Emergency Ordinance requiring compliance Michele Ballein Non Lethal Deer Population Control Sun 1/31/2021 10:51 ... 4... Dear EL City Council Members, This could be an option instead of killing deer en masse. [email protected] Recalibrate 2021: explore meditation for improving your leadership "game" Sun 1/31/2021 1:43 PM 7... Dear Mayor Mark S. Meadows, Jan 30th was Mahatma Gandhi's 73rd death anniversary. His life is an inspiration for us to #BeTheChange As leaders, our actions matter, now more than Two Weeks Ago Bloomberg Government Inno... A tool for learning what works Wed 1/27/2021 10:05 ... 1... SPARK: Igniting public-sector innovation Alexandria-Your Most Reliabl... Property information request for 3143 Birch Row Drive East Lansing Tue 1/26/2021 3:29 PM 5... Good afternoon! I am reaching out because I have a client who is interested in the above referenced property but I have some further questions for you regarding what is able to go on Jennifer Shuster Special City Council Meeting - Jan. 28 Mon 1/25/2021 5:09 P... 5... Mayor Stephens and Councilmembers, Martha Bloomfield Deer management program Sun 1/24/2021 4:54 PM 4... Greetings! While I sent this letter through a form to the City of East Lansing a few days ago, I don’t know if the City Council specifically received this letter. Therefore, I am including it

Emily Gordon 1 2/9/2021 4:04 PM From Subject Received S...C...M... Michele Ballein Deer Cull Sun 1/24/2021 3:48 PM 4... Dear Council, John Cauley Recent Deer Cull Sun 1/24/2021 3:02 PM 5... Members of the City Council: Please accept our sincere thank you for proceeding with the recent deer cull. As East Lansing city residents who have been frustrated by the growing Three Weeks Ago Bloomberg Government Inno... Mayors: Data is saving lives Fri 1/22/2021 4:42 PM 1... SPARK: Igniting public-sector innovation madamsheri Deer killing Fri 1/22/2021 2:56 PM 4... These animals were here before you, they're enjoyed by many people who live & visit your town! You're the home to one of the best rehab centers in the region!! How do you not know Michele Ballein Deer cull Fri 1/22/2021 2:09 PM 4... Dear EL City Council, I am writing again to ask you to halt the deer cull and reconsider alternatives to controlling the deer population. The killing of these beautiful creatures is Steve Japinga Lansing Regional Chamber Policy Priorities Letter to East Lansing City Council Wed 1/20/2021 5:02 P... 2... Mayor Stephens and East Lansing City Council members, For 120 years, the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) has stood its ground in pursuing opportunity, prosperity,

Emily Gordon 2 2/9/2021 4:04 PM From: Steve Japinga To: City Council Cc: Emily Gordon; George Lahanas; Tim Daman; intern Subject: Lansing Regional Chamber Policy Priorities Letter to East Lansing City Council Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2021 5:02:30 PM Attachments: image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png image005.png LRCC Policy Priorities Letter_East Lansing City Council.pdf

Mayor Stephens and East Lansing City Council members,

For 120 years, the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) has stood its ground in pursuing opportunity, prosperity, and advancement. Our responsibility for representing 1,000+ businesses in the Lansing region is our greatest achievement. We want to thank you for your vigorous efforts and support working with the LRCC on creating solutions, helping communities, staying connected, and moving us forward to assist small businesses, our nonprofit community, and workers through the challenges faced in 2020.

Please find attached the LRCC Policy Priorities letter to the East Lansing City Council.

In the coming weeks, we will outline and share member-driven priorities that businesses, nonprofits, entrepreneurs and workers will need to relaunch, reopen, and reengage operations throughout our region. We are hopeful that you will embrace the agenda to support the business community as we embark on this next journey together. There is no limit to what we can accomplish in our pursuit of regional excellence.

Thank you for your partnership.

-Steve

Steven D. Japinga Vice President, Public Affairs Department Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce O: (517) 853-6467 | C: (517) 449-3732 | www.lansingchamber.org

From: Michele Ballein To: City Council Subject: Deer cull Date: Friday, January 22, 2021 2:08:57 PM

Dear EL City Council,

I am writing again to ask you to halt the deer cull and reconsider alternatives to controlling the deer population. The killing of these beautiful creatures is extremely distressing to me and several other members of this community. Their killing is senseless and cruel .

When council researched alternatives to the cull, were any experts consulted other than the DNR? Generally speaking, the DNR takes a pro hunting stance on any population control. So it’s no wonder they recommend this option.

It breaks my heart that we are killing these gentle, intelligent creatures that have done nothing except want to live. There are alternatives. Please don’t let the ones who make the most noise (i.e. people who don’t want the deer eating their hostas) determine the fate of these delightful animals.

Sincerely,

Michele Ballein

Sent from my iPhone From: madamsheri To: City Council Subject: Deer killing Date: Friday, January 22, 2021 2:56:08 PM

These animals were here before you, they're enjoyed by many people who live & visit your town! You're the home to one of the best rehab centers in the region!! How do you not know this?!?! Your town has become greedy with land and now you want to kill living things just so you can call yourselves busy to your constituents!?? You might as well stand outside the rehab center and just shoot anything that moves!

All the building and land clearing you've done is to blame for the deer being on the move...they have very few places to go now!! All for $$$$$$$$$ Shame on all of you! These creatures with no voice -- can any of you stand in front of a deer and point blank kill it? Since you've hired an outside company to do the killing, I'm going to say No!

Your September 2019 study clearly shows that most people did not attend the meeting or even worry about the deer. Soooo many No's! Your town is famous for being hypocritical! You want the students money, but don't want their voices or mess. You want to appear to deal with deer complaints, so let's just shoot them, then maybe give the venison away but then there's CWD....really?!?

Please, go ahead and hide behind Progress. All because some plants have been eaten! And don't quote car damage, that's what insurance is for! Sure wouldn't hurt people to pay more attention in the first place!

I could never live within your limits, you people have no conscience and no clue.

S. Daniel

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Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone From: Bloomberg Government Innovation To: City Council Subject: Mayors: Data is saving lives Date: Friday, January 22, 2021 4:41:32 PM

Subscribe to this newsletter Mayors: Using data effectively is saving lives during the pandemic For mayors, COVID-19 is elevating the use of data in decision-making and underscoring the ways they can bring data to bear on their most pressing concerns. To learn more about the new ways cities are using data and the opportunities leaders see beyond the pandemic, Bloomberg Cities checked in with the mayors of three cities that have earned What Works Cities Certification—a designation that recognizes their cities as among the best in the U.S. at using data and evidence to drive results for residents. All three mayors—LaToya Cantrell of New Orleans, Kate Gallego of Phoenix, and Michelle De La Isla of Topeka, Kan.—stressed the same bottom line: That grounding local decision making in data has unquestionably saved lives in their communities.

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Today, as an innovation strategist with the Anchorage innovation team, Bokar thinks along the same lines. Only now, her thoughts are about how to ladder- up residents to engage with government services available to them. “It’s being done in politics a lot right now, but I’m interested in bringing that to government,” Bokar said. “How do you take something that’s scary and hard to apply for, like food stamps, and use technology to reach the right people and bring them through the process?” A good example is Bokar’s work on an i-team project that aims to get people age-65 and older registered for a local property-tax exemption. Her colleagues identified 1,200 seniors who were eligible for the tax breaks but weren’t getting it. Bokar sent each of them letters that used behavioral insights to nudge them to sign up. For example, the letter noted that 94 percent of eligible residents take advantage of the tax exemption—a little bit of “everybody’s doing it” peer pressure. Each letter also came with the resident’s Parcel ID already filled out, eliminating the need for people to dig around for that information.

The letters have been a hit. Last year, they resulted in 945 seniors signing up for tax exemptions worth an average of $2,400 each. (There's no budget hit to the city, although the change does slightly increase the mill rate all property owners pay.) Another round of letters went out a few weeks ago, and more than a third of the seniors contacted have already turned around their applications.

The letters to seniors, Bokar said, flip the usual burdens of bureaucracy upside down. “Instead of demanding that people come to us and wait in long lines, we’re actually going to them,” she said. “Some people couldn’t believe it was a government letter. It was almost too nice.”

Pro tip: "In government, we build a lot of communication tools that are one-way. We need to build feedback loops into the work we do to open two-way channels of communication with the public." WHAT WE’RE READING

COVID-19: In Bratislava, Slovakia, Mayor Matúš Vallo launched a major testing operation and implemented a number of other measures to keep residents safe throughout the pandemic. (Bloomberg Philanthropies)

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DATA: Kansas City, Mo., Deputy Performance Officer Kate Bender discusses how the pandemic was a stress test for the city’s data office and confirmed the positive impact data can have on the economy and public health. (StateScoop)

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HOUSING: Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms proposes a series of zoning reforms that will increase urban density and directly address the structures of discrimination that still exist in the city’s zoning and land-use policies. (U.S. News & World Report)

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View this email in your browser Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. From: John Cauley To: City Council Cc: George Lahanas Subject: Recent Deer Cull Date: Sunday, January 24, 2021 3:01:42 PM

Members of the City Council:

Please accept our sincere thank you for proceeding with the recent deer cull. As East Lansing city residents who have been frustrated by the growing number of deer, which has led to extra cost to protect our property, we applaud the results. Additionally, we hope that the city will continue to monitor the deer population going forward, not only for the damage to personal property, but also for danger to human life caused by auto/deer accidents.

Sincerely,

Anne and John Cauley 1736 Old Mill Road

517.881-5321

From: Michele Ballein To: City Council Subject: Deer Cull Date: Sunday, January 24, 2021 3:48:20 PM

Dear Council,

As you know I have a difficult time understanding your decision to cull deer in the manner chosen. My exact thoughts and feelings are reiterated in the words of wildlife rehabilitator, Cheryl Connell-Marsh of Nottigham Nature Nook:

“I can understand the Sportsman like hunting of deer. I can understand the need to shoot a deer that has been injured and is suffering. What I cannot understand nor condone is the mass killing of bucks, does and older fawns in one horrible and terrifying night. These hunts may have achieved their quota of deer but at what cost? As a community that Prides itself on education what have we taught our children? That the price of a hosta or shrub is worth more than a life? Instead of looking for ways to coexist with other creatures we simply remove them. What does that say about compassion and respect to our children? One of my favorite sayings is" before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes." Perhaps the same should be said for the Wildlife around us. If you have ever sat and quietly watched deer you will see what gentle and peaceful creatures they are. You can watch the young fawns playing tag with one another and leaping through puddles. You will see huge bucks quietly watching over young fawns that have lost their mothers. You will see generations of does forming strong family units to teach their young. Most importantly you will see individuals with their own unique personalities that coexist as they come together with all creatures. As we continue to develop more of the open green spaces in this community we will be faced with the challenge of how we can share this Earth with all the creatures. It is my hope that this community realizes that these mass shootings are not the answer. Education and empathy are.”

I am ashamed of our city for condoning this mass killing of wildlife. It’s just one more step in conveying the message to future generations that wildlife should be a “convenience” , and when “inconvenient” it should be eliminated.

Sincerely, Michele Ballein

Sent from my iPhone From: Martha Bloomfield To: City Council Subject: Deer management program Date: Sunday, January 24, 2021 4:53:46 PM

Greetings!

While I sent this letter through a form to the City of East Lansing a few days ago, I don’t know if the City Council specifically received this letter. Therefore, I am including it here in this email. I understand that the city has just stopped the deer killing program now. Originally, the city had intended to kill 50 deer but have now killed 65 deer. But in any event, thankfully, the program has stopped. I hope it is not just a temporary halt but a permanent halt. I also hope that East Lansing will set an example for other communities and find alternative, humane ways of solving the problem.

Thank you for your attention on this matter.

Martha Bloomfield

"On January 11th through March 1st USDA sharpshooters hired by the City of East Lansing will be killing deer at night in city parks. You can read more about the program at: https://www.cityofeastlansing.com/231/Deer-Management

Here is the letter I sent to the City of East Lansing:

Dear City of East Lansing,

I was deeply saddened to learn that government officials are killing the deer in parks throughout East Lansing. While I have an East Lansing address, I live in Meridian Township, but my property backs up to Burcham Park.

I find this program useless, cruel and a waste of time and money and resources.

Among the reasons for killing the deer, bureaucrats cite “deer-human conflicts, deer-traffic accidents, disease transmitted to other animals and humans….” What conflict? that the deer eat a few plants and flower bulbs and barks from trees? It sounds as if the deer are hungry and need to be fed. If deer are already getting killed in traffic accidents, why kill more of them? If disease is spread, and government employees are randomly killing deer, are they killing sick deer or healthy deer? Do they learn this after the fact once they are dead?

Can people slow down while driving and pay attention to the road for animals crossings? Can signs be put up in areas where deer wander and alert drivers to watch for them? What about the solace and peace that the innocent deer bring so many of us?

The deer do not have "conflict' with humans. Certain humans may have conflict with deer.

In this sad, challenging time in which we live and so many people die, could the government not be preserving animal life rather than destroying it?

Humans need to understand that they live in a world of animals and humans and need to be respectful of all life. I urge you to reconsider and stop this cruel, unnecessary program, immediately.

Thank you for your consideration,

Martha Bloomfield" From: Jennifer Shuster To: City Council Cc: Kathryn Gardner; Jackson Mills; Mikell Frey; Quinn Alexander Subject: Special City Council Meeting - Jan. 28 Date: Monday, January 25, 2021 5:08:45 PM Importance: High

Mayor Stephens and Councilmembers,

Please be advised that there will be a special meeting of the East Lansing City Council on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 4:00 pm for the purpose of considering an Emergency Ordinance.

This meeting will be held through video conference on the Zoom platform.

Please feel free to contact me if I may be of additional assistance.

Jennifer Shuster, CERA City Clerk City of East Lansing Pronouns: She/Her/Hers ______

410 Abbot Road Room 100 East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 319-6914 [email protected]

From: Alexandria-Your Most Reliable Realtor To: City Council Subject: Property information request for 3143 Birch Row Drive East Lansing Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2021 3:29:19 PM

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I am reaching out because I have a client who is interested in the above referenced property but I have some further questions for you regarding what is able to go on this property, etc.

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View this email in your browser Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. From: [email protected] To: City Council Subject: Recalibrate 2021: explore meditation for improving your leadership "game" Date: Sunday, January 31, 2021 1:42:41 PM

Dear Mayor Mark S. Meadows,

Jan 30th was Mahatma Gandhi's 73rd death anniversary. His life is an inspiration for us to #BeTheChange

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------Regards Mandar Apte Executive Director, Cities4Peace International Association for Human Values From: Michele Ballein To: City Council Subject: Non Lethal Deer Population Control Date: Sunday, January 31, 2021 10:50:42 PM

Dear EL City Council Members,

This could be an option instead of killing deer en masse. https://blog.humanesociety.org/2017/07/epa-gives-thumbs-vaccine-manage-deer-populations- humanely.html

Thank you,

Michele Ballein

Sent from my iPhone From: Temple, Mikayla To: City Council Subject: FOX 47 Interview Date: Tuesday, February 2, 2021 10:11:59 AM Attachments: Outlook-ayykodlx.png

Good morning,

My name is Mikayla Temple and I'm a reporter with FOX 47 News in Lansing. I'm working on a story today regarding the Emergency Ordinance requiring compliance with public health orders that was passed last week.

I'm interested in doing an interview with Mr. Stephens via zoom this afternoon regarding this. It shouldn't take more than about 10 minutes. If you could please get back to me and let me know if this is possible that would be great. You can reach me by this email or by phone at (517) 290-9018.

Thank you, Mikayla Temple

Scripps Media, Inc., certifies that its advertising sales agreements do not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity. All advertising sales agreements contain nondiscrimination clauses. From: Emily Gordon To: Temple, Mikayla; City Council Subject: RE: FOX 47 Interview Date: Tuesday, February 2, 2021 10:13:53 AM Attachments: image002.png

Mikayla,

Thank you for your email! I will reach out to Mayor Stephens and let you know if he is available.

Best,

Emily Gordon Assistant to City Council City of East Lansing (517) 319-6869 [email protected]

From: Temple, Mikayla Sent: Tuesday, February 2, 2021 10:12 AM To: City Council Subject: FOX 47 Interview

Good morning,

Thank you, Mikayla Temple

Scripps Media, Inc., certifies that its advertising sales agreements do not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity. All advertising sales agreements contain nondiscrimination clauses. From: Temple, Mikayla To: Emily Gordon Subject: Re: FOX 47 Interview Date: Tuesday, February 2, 2021 1:15:17 PM Attachments: image002.png Outlook-0xd3kpko.png

Thank you Emily! I can also do tomorrow before 11 or after 12 if that helps. I had some time open up.

Thanks! Mikayla

From: Emily Gordon Sent: Tuesday, February 2, 2021 10:13 AM To: Temple, Mikayla ; City Council Subject: RE: FOX 47 Interview

[EXTERNAL SENDER] Mikayla,

Thank you for your email! I will reach out to Mayor Stephens and let you know if he is available.

Best,

Emily Gordon Assistant to City Council City of East Lansing (517) 319-6869 [email protected]

From: Temple, Mikayla Sent: Tuesday, February 2, 2021 10:12 AM To: City Council Subject: FOX 47 Interview

Good morning,

Thank you, Mikayla Temple

Scripps Media, Inc., certifies that its advertising sales agreements do not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity. All advertising sales agreements contain nondiscrimination clauses. Scripps Media, Inc., certifies that its advertising sales agreements do not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity. All advertising sales agreements contain nondiscrimination clauses. From: Miller Canfield To: City Council Subject: Introducing Megan Norris, Our New CEO Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 10:49:58 AM

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February 3, 2021

Introducing Megan Norris, Our New CEO

Megan Norris Miller Canfield is pleased to announce that Megan Norris will become the firm's Chief Executive Officer. Megan will be the firm's first woman CEO and will assume her new duties on Feb. 26.

If you don't already know Megan, she is one of the most highly respected employment and labor attorneys in Michigan. She is an accomplished litigator who has been elected by her national peers to join the prestigious College of Labor and Employment Lawyers and the American College of Trial Lawyers. Megan Norris

Megan is a leader both within the firm and among lawyers nationwide. She is a Mike McGee nationally recognized expert and frequent public speaker on the topics of the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Americans With Disabilities Act. Within the firm, she has served as the leader of the Employment and Labor Group, overseeing the firm’s large and active team of dedicated employment and labor attorneys and staff. She served for eight years on the firm’s Board of Managing Directors, the last six years as chair. Mike McGee She will focus on providing client value and efficiency when she takes the helm. She said, "In many ways, for nearly 170 years, the firm's focus has never changed: Our primary purpose is always to serve our clients. And we can’t do so without the best attorneys in the business. What is always changing is what our clients need. Clients face budgetary restrictions, so we must adapt to provide high-quality legal services in more efficient ways while remaining profitable."

She will also continue to invest in attracting and retaining diverse lawyers, an area in which Miller Canfield has for decades been a leader. In her words: "Clients now demand that their law firms commit to diversity just as they are doing themselves. This is an area where the firm has been historically strong and is now much more competitive. So, I expect that much of my time will be spent on our human capital— recruiting and retaining top talent, and putting our people to work to figure out how we can always better serve our clients."

Megan succeeds Michael McGee, who is stepping down after serving as CEO since 2013.

"Megan is an exceptional leader who will bring great vision and values to her work as CEO. The firm has benefitted tremendously from her leadership, and we are extraordinarily fortunate to have her serve in this capacity," Mike said of his successor.

The firm is grateful to Mike for his leadership over the past eight years and congratulates him for his excellent work as he passes the torch to Megan.

Under his leadership, the firm renewed and strengthened its commitment to law firm diversity, equity and inclusion, becoming the only firm in Michigan, and one of only 24 nationwide to have earned Mansfield Plus Certification for three years in a row. Certification is awarded to law firms that meet high standards for significant representation of women, people of color and LGBTQ+ attorneys in firm leadership roles. Additionally, during Mike's tenure as CEO, the firm expanded capacity in the rapidly growing autonomous and connected vehicles sector and the aerospace and defense industry, and grew its footprint domestically and internationally, forging alliances through North and South America and adding offices in Washington, D.C., Ohio and Qatar. Mike will resume his practice in the firm's Public Finance Group.

Megan is the recipient of the State Bar of Michigan Labor and Employment Law Council Distinguished Service Award, is ranked in the prestigious “Chambers USA” guide of America’s leading lawyers, and has earned recognition in Michigan Lawyers Weekly Leaders in the Law, Lawdragon 500, Crain’s Detroit Business Notable Women Lawyers in Michigan, Best Lawyers in America and DBusiness Magazine Top Lawyers. She has served on the United States District Court Local Rules Advisory Committee, the Board of Directors for the Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association, the National Employment Law Institute Advisory Board, the Institute of Continuing Legal Education Labor Advisory Board, and the City of Detroit Police Commission, which she chaired in 2003 and 2004.

The attorneys and staff of Miller Canfield are excited about this transition as we welcome Megan to her new role and thank Mike for his solid leadership.

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From: Bloomberg Government Innovation To: City Council Subject: Vaccine resources for mayors Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 12:45:50 PM

Subscribe to this newsletter Vaccines: How cities can support (and fix) rollout efforts Cities across the country are ramping up efforts to give a local boost to what has been a halting national vaccine effort. And while mayors can’t do anything to address the scarcity that has resulted in long lines at clinics and overwhelmed appointment websites, they're finding ways to beef up local distribution systems. Their goal: Vaccinate residents as quickly as possible— and with equity front and center—as supply catches up with demand. Find out how some cities—including Baltimore; Burlington, Vt.; Dayton, Ohio; Louisville, Ky.; and New Orleans—are taking action and check out the new COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit for Mayors (prepared by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the U.S. Conference of Mayors) that will help other cities follow their lead.

Read more Unleashing bureaucrats to innovate across your city hall The public-sector innovation movement has made great gains over the past decade. But if it’s ever going to take root in the DNA of local government, city leaders need to better engage the army of civil servants who are more than eager to find new ways to improve their communities. Here, James Anderson, head of Government Innovation programs at Bloomberg Philanthropies, highlights some inspiring ways cities around the world are doing just that.

Read more MEET AMANDA DARCANGELO Title: Data Engineer City: Syracuse, N.Y. Today’s cities have access to a growing number of tech tools—sensors, cameras, drones, and others—that promise to help them manage traffic, fight crime, monitor air quality, and more. But, in addition to these efficiencies, these new systems also raise privacy questions—especially when it comes to the data they collect and what cities do with it.

Amanda Darcangelo recently crafted a new policy in Syracuse to bring transparency and a stronger community voice in this area. Going forward, when new technologies are up for consideration, a working group representing both city hall and a number of community groups will vet them. Those technologies deemed to function as “surveillance” will go through a public comment period and further review by the working group. The final call on whether to use it lies with the mayor. Darcangelo, a data engineer with the Syracuse innovation team, says the new policy is a big step forward for data governance in the city. It puts Syracuse in a position to keep up with advances in surveillance technology while taking community concerns into account before anything gets implemented. “One really important thing we learned was make sure to work with other departments as you build something like this out,” she said. “Department heads are very, very, very on board with this because they had a say in what went into it.”

Pro tip: "It’s extremely important to have support from the highest levels of government in what you’re doing. It gets you into a lot more rooms and meetings." Bloomberg, Aspen announce plans for CityLab 2021 Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Aspen Institute this week announced that CityLab 2021 will be held virtually March 1-3, co-hosted by four cities on four continents: Bogotá, Colombia; Freetown, Sierra Leone; Helsinki, Finland; and San Francisco, U.S.A. CityLab is the leading global summit dedicated to exploring the most urgent issues faced by cities around the world and bringing together mayors, local leaders, and world-renowned experts to share innovative and scalable solutions to move communities forward. This year’s summit returns with a series of urgent conversations about how cities have been transformed by the global pandemic and calls for social justice, and the most promising trends and new solutions to emerge during the past year. Keep reading Spark and follow @BloombergCities on Twitter for updates. WHAT WE’RE READING

GLOBAL HEALTH: As Mike Bloomberg is confirmed for a third term as the World Health Organization's Global Ambassador for Noncommunicable Diseases & Injuries, he and WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus call for seven actions to prevent the next pandemic. (Bloomberg Opinion)

PUBLIC TRANSIT: As the COVID-19 pandemic exposes flaws in the way many cities pay for mass transit, Hong Kong offers a model that might help prepare other municipal transit agencies for future crises. (City Monitor)

RESTAURANTS: While some innovations by cities in support of restaurants during the pandemic were designed to be temporary, others have potential to provide long-term benefits to businesses. (Route Fifty)

RESIDENT ENGAGEMENT: Stockholm, Sweden, Mayor Anna König Jerlmyr discusses how she is working to create a city that works for all residents and helps them to find their purpose. (World Economic Forum)

TRANSPORTATION: Lahti, Finland, launches the world’s first public urban ski-sharing program to help residents get moving in the snow and to get one step closer to becoming carbon-neutral by 2025. (Fast Company)

EQUITY: Financial leaders from Austin and Philadelphia explain how their cities are integrating equity into their budgets through What Works Cities’ City Budgeting for Equity and Recovery program. (What Works Cities)

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View this email in your browser Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. From: Alice Dreger from ELi To: City Council Subject: public hearing notices Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 2:06:43 PM

Dear Council,

Asking again for transparency and citizen engagement that all public hearings be posed on a single CoEL public hearings notices page on the city’s website, so that citizens don’t have to constantly dig through agendas or try to find print newspapers to figure out what’s coming up.

Thanks.

Alice Dreger / Executive Director and Publisher East Lansing Info eastlansinginfo.news We bring East Lansing the news! From: Roy Saper To: City Council Subject: Democracy Wall Sculpture in City Hall Date: Saturday, February 6, 2021 4:15:22 AM

Dear Council Members --

I thought you may have interest in knowing that Detroit artist Charles McGee, who in 1989 created the colorful wall sculpture in City Hall titled Democracy, died February 4.

I recall visiting him at his studio when I was on the Fine Arts Commission to learn more about his work before we selected him for that City Hall commission.

East Lansing is referenced as one of his commissions in this Detroit Free Press article about him from yesterday:

https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/arts/2021/02/05/charles-mcgee-dean-detroit-art- dies/6637298002/.

There are many other articles about him online as well. Here is his resume:

http://assets6.artprize.org/downloads/artists/121549/121549-000002.pdf

Charles McGee was highly regarded with a unique language that he conveyed through his artwork.

Artist Arthur C. Bauman who created Peace, the large colorful mobile at the main entrance to the Hannah Community Center, died May 24, 2019. He was born in Detroit.

Louise McCagg, who created the bronze totem of faces in Sharp Park died November 26, 2020. https://www.jellisonfuneralhome.com/obituary/Louise-McCagg

There is value in remembering artists who were selected for public art projects in our community decades ago so that new residents and guests in the community have the benefit of understanding and knowing more about that which was unveiled and celebrated as public art for the community to enjoy.

And so they are not forgotten.

Sincerely, Roy C. Saper

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Click icons above to see recent posts! From: Ranger Hardigan To: City Council Subject: Unplowed City Streets Date: Sunday, February 7, 2021 9:35:27 PM

Hello,

My name is Nicole Hardigan, and I live on Kedzie St. here in East Lansing. Why is my road not yet plowed or salted? As an essential worker who is unable to telecommute due to the nature of my job, I have to drive to work tomorrow, Monday the 8th, and that drive will be less safe.

All last week the East Lansing roads were in poor condition due to lack of plowing and salting. Why?

If the City of East Lansing is going to plow and salt less, then that should be reflected in a reduced property tax for us residents.

Thanks,

Nicole From: Soofa To: City Council Subject: Soofa Signs Improve the Miami Public Transit Experience Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2021 9:32:48 AM

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Soofa, 24 Thorndike Street, Cambridge, MA Unsubscribe From: Alice Dreger from ELi To: City Council Subject: agend material missing Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2021 10:42:41 AM Attachments: Screen Shot 2021-02-09 at 10.39.22 AM.png

We’re trying to figure out what’s going on with 4.2 tonight — does Council have the material listed under 4.2, and the public doesn’t?

Thanks.

Alice Dreger, Ph.D. Executive Director and Publisher East Lansing Info eastlansinginfo.news We bring East Lansing the news! From: Aaron Stephens To: Alice Dreger from ELi Cc: City Council Subject: Re: agend material missing Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2021 1:31:56 PM

Alice,

The item is not something the council is in possession of either. I assume staff is finalizing parts of the document. It will be posted on the online agenda previous to the meeting (as all items are now) so everyone can follow along with the presentation as was requested by council previously. On a personal level I would’ve preferred the presentation a bit sooner to review but sometimes that can’t always happen.

Best,

Aaron

I have a new city phone number. Please reach out to 517-282-7548 if you need to get in contact with me!

On Feb 9, 2021, at 10:42 AM, Alice Dreger from ELi wrote:

We’re trying to figure out what’s going on with 4.2 tonight — does Council have the material listed under 4.2, and the public doesn’t?

Thanks.

Alice Dreger, Ph.D. Executive Director and Publisher East Lansing Info eastlansinginfo.news We bring East Lansing the news!

From: Alice Dreger from ELi To: Aaron Stephens Cc: City Council Subject: Re: agend material missing Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2021 1:39:17 PM

Thanks, Aaron. The Council has the advantage that it can ask questions when it does finally see the presentations. The public would have to do so at a later date, when the issue is not really live.

Perhaps in these instances, there ought to be a special public second comment period after the presentations so people can ask questions and get the answers.

Alice

On Feb 9, 2021, at 1:31 PM, Aaron Stephens wrote:

Alice,

Best,

Aaron

I have a new city phone number. Please reach out to 517-282-7548 if you need to get in contact with me!

On Feb 9, 2021, at 10:42 AM, Alice Dreger from ELi wrote:

We’re trying to figure out what’s going on with 4.2 tonight — does Council have the material listed under 4.2, and the public doesn’t?

Thanks.

Alice Dreger, Ph.D. Executive Director and Publisher East Lansing Info eastlansinginfo.news We bring East Lansing the news!

That’s a fair point, thank you.

Aaron

I have a new city phone number. Please reach out to 517-282-7548 if you need to get in contact with me!

On Feb 9, 2021, at 1:39 PM, Alice Dreger from ELi wrote:

Thanks, Aaron. The Council has the advantage that it can ask questions when it does finally see the presentations. The public would have to do so at a later date, when the issue is not really live.

Perhaps in these instances, there ought to be a special public second comment period after the presentations so people can ask questions and get the answers.

Alice

On Feb 9, 2021, at 1:31 PM, Aaron Stephens wrote:

Alice,

Best,

Aaron

I have a new city phone number. Please reach out to 517-282-7548 if you need to get in contact with me! On Feb 9, 2021, at 10:42 AM, Alice Dreger from ELi wrote:

We’re trying to figure out what’s going on with 4.2 tonight — does Council have the material listed under 4.2, and the public doesn’t?

Thanks.

Alice Dreger, Ph.D. Executive Director and Publisher East Lansing Info eastlansinginfo.news We bring East Lansing the news!

Alice Dreger, Ph.D. Executive Director and Publisher East Lansing Info eastlansinginfo.news We bring East Lansing the news! From: Adam Cummins To: City Council Cc: Emily Gordon Subject: Downtown Development Authority - Artspace Presentation/Feasibility Study Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2021 3:47:28 PM Attachments: Artspace - CC.pdf image002.png

Dear City Council:

I am submitting this letter on behalf of Peter Dewan, Chair, Downtown Development Authority (DDA) regarding a presentation provided by Artspace and the discussion that followed among DDA members at the DDA Board meeting held on January 28, 2021.

Thank you,

Adam Cummins Administrator, Community & Economic Development City of East Lansing 410 Abbot Rd. East Lansing, MI 48823 (517)-319-6864

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