ELi’s Voter Guide for the Aug. 4 Election
Find out what’s on the ballot, the different ways to vote and more!
Called Out of Retirement, Annette Irwin Aims to Bring Stability as East Lansing’s Interim City Manager
Irwin spoke with ELi days before she takes over as East Lansing’s top employee.
Advocates Troubled by East Lansing’s Response to Sexual Harassment Complaint
City Manager Robert Belleman was placed on leave last week after a city employee made a sexual harassment accusation public.
They Never Grew Old: East Lansing’s WWII Dead
Thirty-seven service members from East Lansing were killed during World War II. These are their stories.
East Lansing Schools Targeted by Two “Swatting” Calls in Three School Days. It’s Part of a Larger Trend.
Calling in false emergencies to draw a large response from law enforcement is a growing concern, with calls more often targeting large entities like schools and religious institutions.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Construction Timeline and Other Details About East Lansing’s Next Large Apartment Building
Construction is expected to start in the fall and take about two years.
After Having Enforcement Capabilities Restored, ELPD Issued Four Tickets For Loud Exhaust This Year
Early this year, the City Council repealed a section of an ordinance that instructed officers not to pull drivers over for loud exhaust.
Nonprofit Seeks to Establish East Lansing Healthcare Committee in City Charter
If approved by voters, the charter amendment would require the City Council to appoint members of a city committee that analyzes local barriers to healthcare.
Ask ELi: Why Is My Sidewalk Being Replaced?
A homeowner may have to pay over $2,000 to cover costs of sidewalk repairs, even though he believes the sidewalk was in good condition.
Citizen Group Seeking to Switch City Council Elections to Even-Numbered Years Submits Petition
If the clerk’s office verifies signatures, it will likely be placed on the November ballot.
IN THE COMMUNITY
It’s Election Day!
Four county tax proposals, three city charter amendments and primary elections will be decided.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: The Primary Election in East Lansing
Voters will decide the fate of primary elections, three city charter amendments and four tax proposals on Tuesday.
Prime Time Seniors Sees Continued Growth, Announces Busy Fall Schedule
Prime Time Seniors has a full slate of events scheduled in August and into the fall.
Bailey Street Lot Reaches a Crossroads After Development Defeat
Previously, city officials indicated they would like the property developed.
Latest on Grand River, Harrison Road Closures
Grand River Avenue is expected to reopen next week.