East Lansing Mayor Pro Tem Nathan Triplett addresses the crowd during the Raising Harmony sculpture dedication in honor of former Councilmember Mary P. Sharp, Sept. 6, 2013, in front of City Hall, 410 Abbot Road. Danyelle Morrow/The State News
—East Lansing Mayor Nathan Triplett was hospitalized yesterday and underwent surgery Tuesday due to complications from Crohn’s Disease, according to a statement from the city.
The statement said Triplett’s recovery will take about six weeks. In his absence, city council member Diane Goddeeris will undertake his duties as mayor. Goddeeris served as mayor from 2011 to 2013, when the council elected Triplett.
“Our thoughts are with Mayor Triplett as he undergoes surgery
today,” City Manager George Lahanas said in a statement. “We wish
him all the best in his recovery.”
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