LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - The city of Lansing will not renew the contract of Lansing Fire Chief Brian Sturdivant at the end of the year.

The news comes in the midst of a lawsuit against the city and fire department alleging Sturdivant violated the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act in asking two male firefighters to make sure a female firefighter was wearing a bra.

“Mayor Schor has notified the City Council and Fire Board of Commissioners that he has named Carrie Edwards-Clemons as the Interim Fire Chief effective immediately and she will remain in the role until a permanent Fire Chief is appointed,” city officials said in a statement to News 10 Friday afternoon.

“While we do not comment on details of personnel matters, Brian Sturdivant’s contract, which ends on December 31, is not being ren

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