City Officials Dive into Budget at Town Hall
With the city slated to operate under a $3.1 million deficit next year, city leaders are looking for ways to cut spending or raise revenue.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
With Budget Deadline Looming, Council Opts to Preserve Parks Funding – For Now
Council passed a resolution to adjust next year’s budget to chip away at the deficit, but the biggest part of the initial proposal was left off.
EL Catholics Reflect on Pope Francis, Future of Church
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
The city is scheduled to select a new police chief next week.
East Lansing to Offer New Police Chief Next Week
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
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…
IN THE COMMUNITY
Jen Brown Selected as East Lansing’s New Police Chief
Brown has been serving as interim chief since December 2024.
A Q&A With Marcia Gebarowski, the East Lansing DDA’s First Executive Director
Gebarowski will help guide developments in the downtown area.
62nd East Lansing Art Festival to Return to Downtown Streets
The East Lansing Art Festival will bring artisans, painters, sculptors, photographers, food trucks, live music and kids activities to downtown East Lansing.
City to Host Town Hall About Proposed Budget, Spending Cuts
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
During her three years atop the department, Carson prioritized improving the mental and physical health of ELFD employees.