SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
City Officials Continue to Spar with Residents Over Proposed Charter Amendment
Residents circulating a petition to change the city charter and two members of City Council have offered drastically different interpretations of what the amendment would do.
Budget, Racial Equity Policy Discussed at School Board
While the state’s budget has not yet been finalized, ELPS Director of Finance Rich Pugh gave an update on proposed school funding.
Deadline to Apply to Serve on EL Charter Review Committee Approaching
Applications to serve on the East Lansing charter review committee are due by June 15.
City Continues Work on Non-Motorized Transportation Plan
On Wednesday the city held an open house to continue to gather input for its non-motorized transportation plan.
Drive Thru Rejected, Renaming Committee Approved, Judges Present at City Council Meeting
After being recommended by the Planning Commission in January, a proposal for retail spaces and a drive thru restaurant on Lake Lansing Road could not win over approval from City Council at the Tuesday, June 4 meeting.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Know the Candidates: Patrick Lindemann is Challenged by Brian Bruce Beauchine in County Drain Commissioner Race
Incumbent Democrat Patrick Lindemann is being challenged by Republican Brian Bruce Beauchine to serve as Ingham County drain commissioner.
Planning Moves Forward for Great Lakes Folk Festival Revival
The festival was last held in 2017, but recently a committee was put together to explore bringing it back.
“Tunnel of Terror” to be Open Halloween Night
East Lansing’s spookiest attraction will once again be available to view Halloween night on Oakland Drive.
Ask ELi: Are Dogs Allowed on Restaurant Patios?
One local business owner is trying to get a state law changed that doesn’t allow dogs on restaurant patios.
Council Passes Ordinance to End Pretextual Stops, Considers New Building Incentives
Besides the major agenda items, City Manager Robert Belleman shared at the meeting that the city is struggling to fill some key positions.