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
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.
Interfaith Fundraiser Supports Lansing Area Refugees
The All Faith Alliance for Refugees will host a fundraiser Sunday, April 19, at Edgewood United Church of Christ, raising money for Catholic Charities of Ingham and Eaton Counties and its rental assistance program for Lansing-area refugees. The fundraiser aims to close the gap left by a 2025 freeze by the Trump administration in federal…
Michigan State University to Host a Symposium on African Imperialism on Saturday
Scholars, activists and community members will come together for a forum on imperialism in Africa at Michigan State University on Saturday, April 18. The MSU African Studies Center, with support from organizations including the Peace Organization Center in East Lansing, will host the event. “The goal is to help the public understand how imperialism, both…
IN THE COMMUNITY
Chrissie Evaskis-Garrett Chosen as East Lansing Public Library Director
Evaskis-Garrett has been serving as the library’s interim director since July.
Meet the Finalists for East Lansing’s Next Library Director, as Board Set to Make Decision Tonight
ELPL Board President Ameenah Asante provided ELi with bios for the three director finalists, as the board is set to make a decision at its meeting at 4 p.m. today.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: Budget Season is Underway
The East Lansing City Council received a presentation on the city’s proposed budget at a meeting last week.
East Lansing Removes DEI Director as Human Rights Commission Liaison Without Explanation
Hardy’s sudden removal from the city’s Human Rights and Police Oversight Commissions came with no explanation from City Manager Robert Belleman.
Lucia Ungaro Fox Park to be East Lansing’s First Park Named After a Woman
The small pocket park will be located in the Chesterfield Hills neighborhood.