City Officials Dive into Budget at Town Hall
With the city slated to operate under a $3.1 million deficit next year, city leaders are looking for ways to cut spending or raise revenue.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
East Lansing Council Declines Pay Raise (For Now); Clash Over Transparency in Board Appointments
There have been many spouses of council members appointed to city boards, including Councilmember Erik Altmann’s wife who was appointed to the city’s police oversight commission last year.
East Lansing Parents Raise Alarm On Traffic Safety For Schoolchildren
Parents say they have been asking East Lansing officials to make routes to school safer for years, but have seen little action.
Ask ELi: ELPS Superintendent Dori Leyko Explains District’s Approach to Discipline
East Lansing Public Schools Superintendent Dori Leyko spoke with ELi about evolving philosophies on discipline and what tools are available in ELPS.
East Lansing Police Chief Faces Backlash Over “Racist” Remark and Body Cam Lapses
Some members of the police oversight commission believe comments East Lansing Police Chief Jen Brown made in a news interview showed racial bias.
Mayor by Day, Meijer by Night: The Price of Leadership in East Lansing
Low compensation for council members may cause burnout for elected officials and make the elected positions unfeasible for many community members.
IN THE COMMUNITY
East Lansing Insider Podcast: Post Election Day Conversation With Recently Elected East Lansing City Council Members
Steve Whelan and Chuck Grigsby talk with ELi Deputy Editor Anna Liz Nichols after being elected to City Council at Tuesday’s election.
The 40th Annual Women in the Arts Festival to Bring Music, Art and Connection to East Lansing
The two-day festival kicks off today at 5 p.m.
Whelan, Grigsby Elected to City Council; Voters Reject Parks Millage
Steve Whelan and Chuck Grigsby will join Mark Meadows, Kerry Ebersole Singh and Erik Altmann on the East Lansing City Council.
It’s Election Day!
Two of the five seats on the City Council will be decided at today’s election.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: Breaking Down The East Lansing City Council Election
Tomorrow, voters will decide on two new members of City Council and whether or not to approve a new millage.