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 Mayor Requested Trump Admin Remove City From List of Sanctuary Cities; Immigration Agents Came to Meridian Twp
Documents recently obtained by ELi through a Freedom of Information Act request show Brookover asked U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to remove East Lansing from the federal government’s list of sanctuary cities.
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.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Miniature Service Horse Helps Area Woman Overcome Anxiety and Educate the Public
Abrea Hensley struggled with severe anxiety after living through a traumatic incident in 2010. A miniature service horse now helps her overcome mental health challenges.
East Lansing Human Rights Commission Votes to Investigate Complaints Despite Advice from City Attorney
A city attorney worries the East Lansing Human Rights Commission investigating a pair of complaints could impact the city’s litigating position.
East Lansing Residents Warned of Fake Invoice Scam
The fake invoice was sent to a resident who has an application being considered by the city’s Historic District Commission.
East Lansing High School Orchestra to Celebrate 75 Years with Reunion Concert Featuring Alumni and Former Director
Alumni are being invited to play in an East Lansing High School orchestra reunion concert scheduled for the spring.
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.