East Lansing City Council selected a Black man to be the city’s mayor, the first time in its history, according to FOX 47.  

Ron Bacon was sworn in as mayor on Tuesday, replacing Jessy Gregg as mayor. Gregg was appointed as a replacement for former mayor Aaron Stephens after he resigned in the summer.  

According to WILX, East Lansing residents don’t vote for mayor, since the position is chosen by the city council.  

During his swearing-in ceremony, Mayor Bacon said:  

I am honored to serve the residents of East Lansing and humbled by the support this community showed for my candidacy. I am committed to serving all East Lansing residents and am hopeful for our future, knowing that we can finish the business that we started by working with staff to build safer, stronger and more inclusive neighborhoods, continuing to revitalize our downtown and working towards a brighter future for all of us. The historical significance of my election as the first Black man to serve in this capacity is not lost on me. I stand on the shoulders of many inspiring community and civil rights leaders who came before me, and I will do my best to make them and this community proud.

Prior to mayor, Bacon was recently elected for a two-year term on the East Lansing City Council.  

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