Council Hears Presentation on Income Tax
City officials appear poised to ask voters to renew the income tax before it sunsets in 2031.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
View the Scenes of Celebration After ELHS Basketball Wins State Title and Read Mayor George Brookover’s Letter to the Team
“Your effort, hard work, spirit and teamwork are an example to our entire City. When we do things together, good things can often happen,” Brookover wrote in a letter to the ELHS boys basketball team.
Talks of New Utilities, Financial Health Team Emerge During Discussion About City Priorities
Council received a progress report on goals it set at the start of last year.
Council Considers Fee Structure that Could Charge Some Businesses for Police Calls
Last May, council put a moratorium on business license fees, asking staff to come up with a fee structure that is more fair.
City Manager Robert Belleman Explains Options City Has to Fix its Finances
In a wide ranging interview, Belleman talked about potential revenue streams, spending cuts, the city’s pension debt and uncertainties East Lansing will need to address.
ELPS Deputy Superintendent Uses Family History to Teach District Third Graders About History of Racism in U.S.
During Black History Month, Deputy Superintendent Glenn Mitcham takes a unique approach to teach young students a difficult history lesson.
IN THE COMMUNITY
ELPL Shares New Strategic Plan With Presentation, Q&A, Trivia, Giveaways, Cake
The strategic plan will provide guidance when ELPL makes decisions about its budget, programs and partnerships.
Albert El Fresco is Coming Back for Another Season; Proposed Pizza Shop has Hurdles to Approval
El Fresco will have the same layout as last year, which is smaller than prior years.
ELPD Searching for Perpetrator of Shooting at Gas Station Near Lake Lansing, Abbot Intersection
Anyone with information about the shooting should reach out to ELPD Detective Austin Nelson at anelson@cityofeastlansing.com.
School Board Approves Construction Contracts, Sex Ed Curriculum
The board also approved the creation of a new video game design class.
City Manager Robert Belleman Receives Generally Positive Feedback in Review of First Year on the Job
Belleman’s scores showed no glaring holes in the city manager’s performance–though written comments showed some officials would like him to be more present in the community.