Major Spending Cut to Parks on the Table as City Has “No Good Choices” to Balance Budget
The city is grappling with a projected deficit of more than $3.1 million in the next fiscal year.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
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.
Council Delays Vote on Amendments to Police Oversight Commission; Tables Resolution On Social District
The city also reached a new three-year contract with City Manager Robert Belleman.
A Large Company Purchased a Historic East Lansing Rental Community. Longtime Residents Were Quickly Priced Out.
Residents of the Hillcrest Village apartments told ELi a new property manager increased rents dramatically after purchasing their complex. Then their neighbors started moving out.
East Lansing Explores New Tools to Spur Downtown Housing Diversity as Developers Push Back on 25% Requirement
East Lansing is looking for ways to bring housing units that are affordable, owner occupied, or diversify the city’s housing stock in some other way.
IN THE COMMUNITY
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.
How East Lansing City Council Candidates Made and Spent Campaign Money
Liam Richichi and Steve Whelan hold a clear fundraising advantage over the other four City Council candidates.
Peace Education Center Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Over the last half century the group has protested against wars and human rights violations.