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 to Get a Theme Song? Host a Puppet Parade? Arts Commission Floats Ideas to Spark Engagement.
Ordinance changes adopted by City Council earlier this year could bring more art-related events, workshops and performances to the city.
Submit Nominations for ELi’s Second Annual Holiday Lights Contest!
Nominations are being accepted through Dec. 12.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: A Conversation With East Lansing’s New Mayor, Erik Altmann
East Lansing’s new mayor speaks with ELi about development, the city budget and much more.
Hazardous Snowy and Windy Weather Expected to Delay Thanksgiving Travel
While East Lansing isn’t expected to see heavy snowfall today and tomorrow, like many other parts of the state, it will see high winds.
Restaurant Roundup: Dairy Queen, Savvy Sliders and Fat Boy’s Pizza Expand East Lansing’s Food Scene
Learn about the newest places to get a bite in East Lansing!