East Lansing Election Results: Voters Back Charter Amendments, Tax Proposals, Progressive Candidates
East Lansing voters saw their preferred candidates win major elections.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
East Lansing Begins Lengthy Process to Find Next City Manager
The city is unlikely to find its new top employee until 2027.
Healthcare Committee, Election-Year Proposals Advance Toward East Lansing’s November Ballot
An advocate for one of the charter amendments accused the City Council of adding language to the ballot to dissuade voters from supporting the amendment.
Housing Group, MSU Students Call for More Housing in East Lansing After Apartment Rejection
The City Council approved a 12-story apartment complex at its July 21 meeting and rejected a 10-story complex at the same meeting.
As Outrage Grows Over Arrest Video, Critics Point to Broader Concerns With East Lansing Police
In a recently posted video, an ELPD officer can be seen repeatedly striking a 20-year-old Black woman who was restrained by other officers.
ELPD Under Fire After Video Shows Officer Striking Restrained Black Woman
The Lansing NAACP branch is again calling for Police Chief Jennifer Brown to be fired or resign.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Residents Demand Police Accountability During Tense East Lansing City Council Meeting
Some members of the City Council addressed a video showing an officer striking a restrained woman at Tuesday’s meeting.
East Lansing Updates Process for Community to Petition for Traffic Calming Features
Residents can petition for traffic calming measures like speed humps and raised crosswalks.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: Video of ELPD Officer Striking Restrained Woman Sparks Outrage
ELi’s editors discuss the city and community’s response to a video circulating on social media.
Teacher Pay Keeps Many Educators Working Through the Summer
East Lansing teachers describe how salary schedules, inflation and stagnant pay make summer employment a necessity.
Century-Old Home of Longtime Public Servant Comes on Market
The house once belonged to East Lansing’s first city manager.