Council Settles on Interview Process for City Manager, Approves Ballot Initiative to Expand Council
Five candidates accepted and two alternates approved to take part in a full day and evening of interviews scheduled for Aug. 7....
Ask ELi: Parks, Recreation & Arts Director Explains Increases in Fees
Cathy DeShambo replied to questions about the recreation fee structures and provided a link to the department's budget document....
East Lansing Native Joshua Ramirez-Roberts Announces Bid for City Council
With Ramirez, there are now 5 candidates running for 3 open seats....
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...
Development Agreement with PK Tabled, Mash Bar Approved at June 20 Council
Council discussed new strategies for the future when making deals with large developers....
Rebecca Kasen Formally Announces Run for City Council
The list of candidates continues to grow, but no word yet if Bacon and Gregg are running for reelection....
Racial Disparities, Data Struggles Among Findings in First ELIPOC Annual Report
Commission Chair Erick Williams calls the April 2022 police shooting at Meijer a "learning opportunity" and offers recommendations for the future....
Charter Amendment Proposals Bring Robust Discussion to June 13 Council Meeting
Two former mayors,Liz Schweitzer and Diane Goddeeris, voiced their opposition to the proposed changes, particularly with regard to shifting council elections to...
Complaints Spur Conversation, Recommended Policy Investigations at June ELIPOC Meeting
Two new commissioners and ELPD Lt. Adam Park made their first appearances at the police oversight commission meeting....
Human Rights Commission Tells Council to Use Subpoena Power to Investigate Landlord DTN
After a closed session, the commission voted unanimously to ask Council to use its subpoena powers to investigate DTN in a civil rights complaint....