Ypsilanti City Manager

After a long night, the Ypsilanti City Council on Tuesday tabled a resolution directing the City Manager to use all appropriate resources, including a police presence to ensure a safe downtown. Protests at an earlier meeting forced it to be shut down. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

It’s hoped that calmer heads prevail at tonight’s Ypsilanti City Council meeting after one previously this month had to be shut down early due to protestors. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Tuesday night’s Ypsilanti City Council meeting was cut short as debate over a downtown safety resolution became too disruptive to continue. Police say one person was detained. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ypsilanti City Council heard the first reading of the city’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year this week. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.

Ypsilanti’s newly appointed city manager is establishing priorities as he settles into the job on a permanent basis. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more on how Andrew Hellenga is approaching the job.

Ypsilanti City Council on Tuesday night chose Andrew Hellenga to serve as permanent city manager. As we hear from WEMU's Taylor Bowie, it also appointed a new 2nd Ward council member.

Ypsilanti may be closer to having a permanent city manager in place. As we hear from WEMU’s Taylor Bowie, the city council will interview the four finalists tonight.

Police in Ypsilanti may soon look the other way in certain cases when it comes to mushrooms and peyote. As WEMU’s Taylor Bowie reports, Ypsilanti City Council tonight will consider a resolution to effectively decriminalize entheogenic plants.

Residents of Ypsilanti’s 2nd ward may now submit an application to fill a vacancy on the City Council. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more on the plans for the appointment process.

Ypsilanti City Council voted to increase the salary range and reopen applications for city manager. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more.