Author: Lucas Day

Before becoming Managing Editor in January 2024, Luke worked for two years as ELi’s City Desk Editor. A native of northern Michigan, he holds an associate of arts degree from Northern Central Michigan College, a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in social work, both from Michigan State University. Having been a beat reporter for The State News, Luke has a strong understanding of local government and town-gown relations. Prior to joining ELi, he also worked for The Graphic/Petoskey News-Review, Great Lakes Echo and The St. Ignace News and he interned with the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness. Click here to read more about our staff.
East Lansing to Offer New Police Chief Next Week

East Lansing to Offer New Police Chief Next Week

East Lansing is scheduled to extend an offer to a new police chief next week, according to a city webpage dedicated to the police chief search. On the page, it says there were 15 applicants who responded to the job posting. A calendar of events states the city selected four or five finalists on April…

City Hall to be Moved?

City Hall to be Moved?

The city will seek proposals for a new building to relocate city hall to, a site to construct a new city hall or renovations to improve the current site.

Council Majority Moves 2 of 3 Charter Amendments to the Ballot
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Council Majority Moves 2 of 3 Charter Amendments to the Ballot

It appeared as though voters would be deciding in November whether or not to expand the East Lansing City Council from five to seven members – briefly. Mayor Ron Bacon had started reading the final item on the business agenda at the Tuesday (July 11) City Council meeting when City Attorney Anthony Chubb interjected. “I…