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A Q&A With Marcia Gebarowski, the East Lansing DDA’s First Executive Director
Development

A Q&A With Marcia Gebarowski, the East Lansing DDA’s First Executive Director

ByLucas DayMay 12, 2025
City Officials Dive into Budget at Town Hall
Government

City Officials Dive into Budget at Town Hall

ByLucas DayMay 8, 2025
62nd East Lansing Art Festival to Return to Downtown Streets
Arts & Cultures

62nd East Lansing Art Festival to Return to Downtown Streets

BySarah SpohnMay 7, 2025

Major Spending Cut to Parks on the Table as City Has “No Good Choices” to Balance Budget
Government

Major Spending Cut to Parks on the Table as City Has “No Good Choices” to Balance Budget

ByLucas DayApr 30, 2025
The city is grappling with a projected deficit of more than $3.1 million in the next fiscal year.

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EL Catholics Reflect on Pope Francis, Future of Church
News

EL Catholics Reflect on Pope Francis, Future of Church

ByDustin DuFort PettyMay 2, 2025
Leaders of the St. Thomas Aquinas Parish are mourning the loss of Pope Francis, but optimistic about the trajectory his leadership led the church.
Finalists, Process for Police Chief Search Released
Public Safety

Finalists, Process for Police Chief Search Released

ByLucas DayApr 25, 2025
The city is scheduled to select a new police chief next week.
East Lansing to Offer New Police Chief Next Week
Public Safety

East Lansing to Offer New Police Chief Next Week

ByLucas DayApr 23, 2025
East Lansing is scheduled to extend an offer to a new police chief next week, according to a city webpage dedicated to the police chief search. On the page, it says there were 15 applicants who responded to the job posting. A calendar of events states the city selected four or five finalists on April…
Budget Proposals for General Fund, Police, Fire, More Presented to City Council
Government

Budget Proposals for General Fund, Police, Fire, More Presented to City Council

ByLucas DayApr 18, 2025
Budget season is upon us and City Council dove into discussions about the deficit the general fund is proposed to operate under in the next fiscal year, the impact inflation is having on infrastructure improvements and how big projects on Michigan State University’s campus may impact the city’s finances.  City department heads gave presentations on…
Police Oversight Commission Discusses Harassment, Trespassing; Interim Police Chief Jen Brown Extends an Olive Branch
Public Safety

Police Oversight Commission Discusses Harassment, Trespassing; Interim Police Chief Jen Brown Extends an Olive Branch

ByAyah ImranApr 15, 2025
Interim Police Chief Jen Brown has held meetings with several police oversight commissioners, working to improve the relationship between ELPD and the commission.
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City to Host Town Hall About Proposed Budget, Spending Cuts
Government

City to Host Town Hall About Proposed Budget, Spending Cuts

ByLucas DayMay 6, 2025
Proposals to chip away at the deficit include a major cut to parks funding.
Dawn Carson, East Lansing’s First Woman Fire Chief, is More than Just a Trailblazer
Public Safety

Dawn Carson, East Lansing’s First Woman Fire Chief, is More than Just a Trailblazer

ByAyah ImranMay 6, 2025
During her three years atop the department, Carson prioritized improving the mental and physical health of ELFD employees.
Police Chief Candidates Share Approaches to Staffing Challenges, Mental Health and Policing a College Town
Public Safety

Police Chief Candidates Share Approaches to Staffing Challenges, Mental Health and Policing a College Town

ByLucas DayMay 1, 2025
Candidates each answered the same three questions from ELi. The questions were about staffing, policing a college town, and the role police should play in responding to mental health crises.
Councilmember Dana Watson Will Not Seek Reelection
Government

Councilmember Dana Watson Will Not Seek Reelection

ByDustin DuFort PettyMay 1, 2025
Watson hopes by announcing early that she will not run for reelection, more candidates enter the race.
Debate About Housing Code Returns to Council; Council Paves Way to Increase Diversity of Public Art
Arts & Cultures

Debate About Housing Code Returns to Council; Council Paves Way to Increase Diversity of Public Art

ByLucas DayApr 29, 2025
Council hopes increased flexibility for how the city’s public art fund can be used brings “Sound Gardens” and public art classes or workshops to the city.
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