By the Numbers: Student Vote Carried Proposal 1 and Other Takeaways From Election Day
Nearly 83% of votes from the five precincts on the MSU campus were in favor of Proposal 1. Overall, about 54% of votes were “yes” on the charter amendment.
ELi and the Lansing Area League of Women Voters to Hold Program on Proposed Charter Amendment
The program will be recorded Oct. 4 and distributed widely soon after it is finished. To better gauge the questions residents have, we are also allowing readers to submit questions before the event.
ELPS Administrator Finding New Ways to Care for Campuses, Cut Costs
After experiencing issues with its previous custodial service provider, ELPS switched back to in-house services. Billy Hastings and his team have since cleaned up the district.
ELHS Girls Soccer Team Optimistic About Future After Season of Growth
The Trojans girls soccer team started to find its identity late in the season, a development coach Jeff Lyon hopes carries over to next year.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Is the City Planning to Take Legal Action in Response to Proposal 1 Passing?
At the Nov. 19 City Council meeting, several residents in favor of the charter amendment voiced their belief that the city is exploring legal action to nullify parts of Proposal 1, which was recently approved by voters.
Planning Commission Recommends Grove Street Rezoning, Seasonal Sauna Park
Hagan Realty is requesting three parcels near Grove Street be rezoned, so the company can build townhomes.
ELPS Leadership Gives Updates on Safety Projects at School Board Meeting
District leaders gave an update on the projects being paid for by a $23.5 million bond that voters approved in May.
Early Voting Centers See Big Turnout Ahead of Election Day
More than 5,500 voters have already cast their ballot at an Early Voting Center.
Know the Candidates: Incumbent Derrick Quinney is Challenged by Karla Skoczylas
The Register of Deeds office records, indexes and retains “documents that convey or encumber real estate located within the county.”
IN THE COMMUNITY
New Nigerian Restaurant to Host African Farmers Market
Handie opened this fall in downtown East Lansing. Sunday, Nov. 24 the fast-casual Nigerian restaurant will host an African Farmers Market from noon to 4 p.m.
City Council Passes Building Incentives System, Picks Firm to Lead Search For New Police Chief
Council hopes the incentive system brings environmentally friendly buildings and affordable units.
Bailey Preschool Under State Investigation
Unchanged diapers and understaffed classrooms are among the accusations made against the preschool and childcare center.
Longtime City Employee Ron Springer Preserves Memory of Service Members
Vietnam War Veteran and retired long-time East Lansing city employee Ron Springer has dedicated much of his life to honoring those who served in the U.S. military.
Proposal 1 Passes, School Board Members Elected and Other Election Results
Abbie Tykocki, Elizabeth Lyons, Estrella Torrez and Chris Martin were elected to the school board, and other outcomes from yesterday’s election.