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
Police Oversight Commission Files Complaints Related to Pepper Spray Incident, Despite Advice from City Attorney
The oversight commission is the second city commission to file motions pertaining to the incident, despite a city attorney advising against it.
Paper Butterfly Exhibit at Hannah Community Center Raises Awareness for Michigan’s Direct Care Workforce Crisis
Paper butterflies will soon flood the halls of the Hannah Community Center as part of an art installation that aims to draw attention to the shortage of home healthcare aides.
ELPS Board Begrudgingly Passes State-Mandated Provision to Receive Mental Health Funding
Schools are now required to waive attorney-client privilege in the event of a “mass casualty event” to receive state funding that supports student mental health.
The Numbers: East Lansing City Council Election Sees High Turnout, Two Candidates Run Away From the Field
Two candidates received far more support than others in the field, but no one appeared on the majority of ballots.
East Lansing DDA Hears Proposals for Social District, to Repeal Parts of Pretextual Stop Ordinance and More
Police Chief Jen Brown shared the suggestions from a work group assigned with addressing issues in downtown East Lansing.
IN THE COMMUNITY
East Lansing Begins to Review Proposed Charter Amendments, Eyes Multi-Election Approach
East Lansing City Council members are in the process of reviewing 29 recommended amendments to the city’s guiding government document which could appear on ballots over the next several elections. Council members met on Tuesday to hear from City Attorney Steven Joppich about the recommendations made by the city’s Charter Review Committee, which held 19…
Elizabeth Lyons to Serve as President of East Lansing Public Schools Board of Education
Lyons is serving her second 4-year stint on the board.
East Lansing High School Students Protest ICE With Walkout
The protest came days after an ICE agent shot and killed a Minneapolis woman.
Up to a Dozen Sheetz Locations Could Come to Lansing Area
One Sheetz location is making its way through the approval process in East Lansing. It could be the first of many.
Pizzawala’s to Have Soft Opening Next Month
The restaurant plans to expand its hours over time after having a soft opening in February.