East Lansing Leaders Eye Cuts, Revenue Options to Close Budget Gap
Budget season is officially underway in East Lansing, as the City Council heard an overview of spending and revenue at its meeting on Tuesday. The presentation showed that the city is expected to operate with a surplus during the current fiscal year, and is budgeted to run with a deficit next year. Additionally, several city…
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Former East Lansing City Council Member Filed Discrimination Complaint Against City Manager
The complaint was filed after City Manager Robert Belleman called every member of council about incidents during MSU’s welcome week, besides Dana Watson, who was the only Black council member.
East Lansing Retires No Mow May, Will Instead Promote Native Landscapes
After three years, East Lansing is ceasing to encourage No Mow May. Instead, the city will promote native plantings year-round.
Calls for Transparency Come After Fatal Police Shooting
A press release from the police department said a video timeline of the incident will be released in the coming weeks.
Advocates Say Increasing Shelter Space, Training Among Ways to Assist Local Homeless Community
When East Lansing considered a ban on public camping, it exposed a lack of resources for unhoused people locally.
East Lansing City Council Considering Earlier Meeting Times and Shortened Public Comment
A series of controversies have brought hours of public comment to City Council meetings during the last several months.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Pumpstock Festival Fundraising for June 6 Concert
The festival, held in the Bailey Neighborhood, will largely feature American roots and folk music.
Voters to Decide on Ingham ISD Special Education Bond at May 5 Election
The nearly $100 million bond would pay for the Beekman Center to be demolished and rebuilt, and updates to the Heartwood School in Mason.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: A Conversation With Small Talk Children’s Advocacy Center
East Lansing Info Deputy Editor Anna Liz Nichols talks with Small Talk Children’s Advocacy Center Executive Director Alex Brace about the work the center does.
Mental Health and Wellness Summit to Return to ELHS
The summit will feature presentations, wellness activities, therapy dogs, local resources and more.
East Lansing City Council Bumps Up Start Time of Meetings
Starting with the April 28 meeting, discussion-only meetings will begin at 6 p.m. and regular meetings will start at 6:30 p.m.