SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
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.
East Lansing Council Race Kicks Into High Gear With Absentee Ballots Out this Week
Candidates have distributed lawn signs and are sending out mailers, as they look to get a pitch to voters who will cast their ballot early.
IN THE COMMUNITY
East Lansing Insider Podcast: The Power of Gratitude
Hear from prominent local figures about what they’re grateful for this holiday season.
East Lansing to Kick Off Holiday Season with Tree Lighting
The tree lighting event will feature horse and pony rides, and encounters with characters from Disney’s “Frozen.”
Attorneys Provide Update on BWL “Franchise Fee” Payments
Some class members have already received payments, but those with questions should reach out to class attorneys.
Erik Altmann is the Mayor of East Lansing
City Council voted make Erik Altmann the mayor of East Lansing at its first meeting since the Nov. 4 election.
New East Lansing Mayor to be Selected, Councilmembers-Elect to be Sworn in at Meeting Tonight
The five member East Lansing City Council will select a mayor among themselves tonight.