A Longtime East Lansing Business Owner Wants to Build Housing Downtown. First the City Will Have to Change its Policies.
The city passed in ordinance in 2016 that was meant to bring affordable housing downtown. One local business owner says the ordinance has stifled development.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Remembering Former East Lansing Mayor John Czarnecki
Czarnekci served 12 years on the East Lansing City Council, including four years as mayor.
EL Police Oversight Commissioners Bristle at New Speech Limits, Seek Transparency Around Pepper-Spray Incident
Commissioners are no longer allowed to say ELPD employees’ names at meetings, a restriction the commission’s chair called “utterly ridiculous.”
What Comes Next for East Lansing’s Parks?
After a failed parks millage, the city’s Parks and Recreation Department could be subject to budget cuts.
East Lansing Will Soon Assemble a Volunteer Team to Address the City’s Financial Challenges
City officials have taken varied stances on the state of local finances. A team of volunteers will soon take a deep dive into the numbers to recommend action.
Developers Propose Two Massive Apartment Complexes be Added to Downtown East Lansing
The city recently received proposals for 12 and 15-story apartment complexes that developers want to build downtown.
IN THE COMMUNITY
East Lansing Begins to Review Proposed Charter Amendments, Eyes Multi-Election Approach
East Lansing City Council members are in the process of reviewing 29 recommended amendments to the city’s guiding government document which could appear on ballots over the next several elections. Council members met on Tuesday to hear from City Attorney Steven Joppich about the recommendations made by the city’s Charter Review Committee, which held 19…
Elizabeth Lyons to Serve as President of East Lansing Public Schools Board of Education
Lyons is serving her second 4-year stint on the board.
East Lansing High School Students Protest ICE With Walkout
The protest came days after an ICE agent shot and killed a Minneapolis woman.
Up to a Dozen Sheetz Locations Could Come to Lansing Area
One Sheetz location is making its way through the approval process in East Lansing. It could be the first of many.
Pizzawala’s to Have Soft Opening Next Month
The restaurant plans to expand its hours over time after having a soft opening in February.