ELi Readers Brainstorm How to Help the City of East Lansing’s Financial Woes
ELi's 90-minute public brainstorming session produced a lot of ideas for how the City could increase revenues and reduce expenses. Have a look!...
“Twisted Explanations from the 800-Pound Gorilla”? MSUFCU Begs to Differ.
Asked to reply to Dublin Square owner Paul Vlahakis' complaints about how MSUFCU has treated him, the head of the credit union dropped something of a bombshell revelation....
The City of East Lansing’s Financial Situation Now? It’s Complicated.
Here's a rundown of what we learned last week in the City's first budget work session of the year. Join ELi Monday night to talk about how the City can save money...
Lots of Unanimous Decisions by Council in 90 Minutes
Utility bill distress, environmental pollutants, bike lanes, the Michigan Flyer, rent and mortgage support, new ownership for the Landshark, Armenian Genocide Remembrance...
League of Women Voters Seeks to Engage Local Residents in Redistricting Process
Lansing Area League of Women Voters President Donna Mullins is asking residents to share information about a special Town Hall this Tuesday, as Facebook is blocking...
Public Land Finally Sells to MSUFCU; Buildings to Be Demolished
Which publicly-owned buildings will be demolished to create a construction staging area for the credit union's new downtown office building? And what's the anticipated...
“Lessons Learned” from City’s Botched Handling of 55-Gallon Oil Spill on Private Property
Why did it take a month for the City of East Lansing to investigate a spill of at least 55 gallons of hydraulic oil, an unknown quantity of which went into a private...
Falcon Pointe Gets Permission to Add 2-Bedroom Rentals at $1,500-$2,000/Month
Mayor Aaron Stephens supported the site plan, saying "It offers a different type within the city and definitely housing diversity is something we want.”...
Andrea Larkin Retiring as First and Only Woman Judge for East Lansing Court; Governor to Appoint Replacement
Her colleagues shared with ELi their appreciation for her work. What will happen after Larkin's retirement?...
Idea Floated to Move “Licensed Beds” for Conversion of EL Houses from Rentals to Owner-Occupied
Could revolving funds be used to create a win-win situation for landlords and homeowners in near-university neighborhoods like Chesterfield Hills?...