ELi and the Lansing Area League of Women Voters to Hold Program on Proposed Charter Amendment
The program will be recorded Oct. 4 and distributed widely soon after it is finished. To better gauge the questions residents have, we are also allowing readers to submit questions before the event.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
ELPS Mental Health Coordinator Presents to School Board
In-school therapy for students and training for teachers are among the strategies ELPS is using to help students overcome mental health challenges.
Council Approves Seasonal Sauna Park, Hears Update on Non-Motorized Transportation Plan
The seasonal sauna park will operate from January through April 2025.
Is the City Planning to Take Legal Action in Response to Proposal 1 Passing?
At the Nov. 19 City Council meeting, several residents in favor of the charter amendment voiced their belief that the city is exploring legal action to nullify parts of Proposal 1, which was recently approved by voters.
Planning Commission Recommends Grove Street Rezoning, Seasonal Sauna Park
Hagan Realty is requesting three parcels near Grove Street be rezoned, so the company can build townhomes.
ELPS Leadership Gives Updates on Safety Projects at School Board Meeting
District leaders gave an update on the projects being paid for by a $23.5 million bond that voters approved in May.
IN THE COMMUNITY
East Lansing, Okemos, Central Michigan University Students to Team Up for Collaborative Concert
The concert will take place Tuesday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the East Lansing High School auditorium.
Council Roundup: Discussions About Speeding, Loud Cars Resume; Stalled Sauna Park Proposal is Given New Life
Noisy and speeding cars has been a common complaint in East Lansing for years – but no solution appears to be imminent.
New Meijer Gas Station, Indian Pizza Restaurant and Sauna Park Discussed by Planning Commission
Two of the projects earned the recommendation of the Planning Commission and will now seek approval from City Council.
Library Resources to Take Hit After Federal Funding Cuts
The biggest impact from the cuts could be losing the system libraries use to share resources.
ELPL Shares New Strategic Plan With Presentation, Q&A, Trivia, Giveaways, Cake
The strategic plan will provide guidance when ELPL makes decisions about its budget, programs and partnerships.