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
Federal Funding Cuts Bring Fear, Turmoil to East Lansing Fish & Wildlife Office
“There is no benefit to what they’re trying to do,” a FWS employee told ELi.
Checking in With the Charter Review Committee
So far, the committee has recommended 19 changes to East Lansing’s guiding document.
ELPL Board Approves Budget Recommendation
Despite revenue from the property tax growing at a lower rate than past years, ELPL is projected to carry a healthy budget in FY26.
Divide Between ELPD, Police Oversight Commission on Display at March Meeting
Interim Police Chief Jen Brown asserted that some members of ELIPOC “hate cops” at the March 5 meeting.
Community Invited to Get Creative, Find Personal Connections, Enter MLK Art Contest
Submissions for the contest are being accepted through April 13.
IN THE COMMUNITY
East Lansing, Okemos, Central Michigan University Students to Team Up for Collaborative Concert
The concert will take place Tuesday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the East Lansing High School auditorium.
Council Roundup: Discussions About Speeding, Loud Cars Resume; Stalled Sauna Park Proposal is Given New Life
Noisy and speeding cars has been a common complaint in East Lansing for years – but no solution appears to be imminent.
New Meijer Gas Station, Indian Pizza Restaurant and Sauna Park Discussed by Planning Commission
Two of the projects earned the recommendation of the Planning Commission and will now seek approval from City Council.
Library Resources to Take Hit After Federal Funding Cuts
The biggest impact from the cuts could be losing the system libraries use to share resources.
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.