SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
School Board ‘Retreat’ Boils Over Amid Tensions Regarding Transparency, Recent Events
Despite efforts of an experienced facilitator, frustrations dominated the team-building session.
City of East Lansing to Receive More than $340,000 From Latest Opioid Settlement
In a 4-0 vote, City Council approved a resolution to accept the funds.
Council Encourages Property Owners Not to Mow in May, Acts on Lawsuits, Votes 3-1 on Park Plan
What did East Lansing’s City Council decide this week?
Familiar Faces Come and Go as City of East Lansing Tries to Stabilize Workforce
Who’s leaving, who is back, and what did former employees say about why they left?
Affordable Apartment Project Shifted to Local Specialist Developer; Aims to House Lower-Income Families Downtown
If the project known as “Building C” shifts to a new, local developer who specializes in affordable housing, the number of income-restricted apartments built downtown may go up from 74 to 99. And they’ll be designed for families.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Lawsuit vs. ELPD, Solidarity vs. White Supremacy and a Mystery Closed Session: Council This Week
What came of that heavy agenda at EL’s City Council meeting Tuesday?
One Developer Off the Hook, Another Will Attempt Affordable Housing Downtown
East Lansing’s City Council has decided to relieve developer DRW Convexity of its responsibilities where downtown affordable housing is concerned and to give PK Companies a try instead. As part of their Park District project, Chicago-based developers DRW Convexity agreed to construct an affordable apartment building at a now-vacant lot known as “Parcel C” (333…
East Lansing Native Joshua Ramirez-Roberts Announces Bid for City Council
With Ramirez, there are now 5 candidates running for 3 open seats.
EL Youth Football Club Working to Boost Numbers
The nonprofit organization teaches the game of football, but also promotes “sportsmanship, teamwork, honesty, responsibility, and self-discipline.”
Big DDA and Council Meetings Set to Happen Tuesday
ELi catches you up on big business in the city coming this Tuesday.













