From Pokémon to Public Policy: Aaron Stephens’ Political Journey
The former mayor has earned a masters degree in public policy from Harvard and returned to East Lansing.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
ELIPOC Amendments Approved by Council
Though controversial, the amendments to the ordinance regulating the city’s police oversight commission are meant to provide clarity, and not change how the commission functions.
Union Deliberations, Bond Again Hot Topics at School Board Meeting
The East Lansing Board of Education again heard from the union the district’s administrative assistants are part of at its March 11 meeting.
ELHS Grad Recalls Ventures in Baseball and Music
Dale Corbin was a star pitcher for the Eastern Michigan University baseball team in the 1970s and later found success in music.
Spin Scooters Banished, Tree Maintenance Approved by City Council
City Council permanently revoked Spin scooter company’s license to operate in East Lansing at last night’s meeting.
Equitable Hiring, Modernizing Systems Among Priorities Set by Council
City Council held a special meeting to narrow down a large list of priorities for 2024 and 2025.
IN THE COMMUNITY
ELIPOC Frustrated with Council, ELPD Leadership
Members of the East Lansing Independent Police Oversight Commission shared concerns about proposed amendments to the ordinance that established the commission.
The Agency and Venues Behind EL’s Evolving Live Music Scene
New concert venues downtown are providing opportunities for local musicians.
Meet New East Lansing Public Library Director Kevin King
New East Lansing Public Library Director Kevin King believes building solid relationships with library staff and East Lansing residents is key to success in his role.
Union Shows up For Feb. 26 School Board Meeting
Several members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, which East Lansing School District administrators belong to, showed up at the Feb. 26 Board of Education meeting.
Trees Dominate Discussion at Planning Commission Meeting
Three public hearings were held at the Feb. 28 Planning Commission meeting. One regarded tree removals, another addressed a solar energy ordinance and the third revisited a B&B that is proposed for Grove Street.