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SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Council Takes a Long Look at Finances
During public comment, speakers requested the city support a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Ask ELi: Belleman Gives Updates On City Happenings
The city manager responds to questions about Country Mills Farms, Council goal setting plans and an employee pay study.
City Leaders Urge Council to Move Forward with Charter Review Commission
The letter signed by nine civic and school leaders supports putting the commission establishment on the 2024 ballot.
Farewell from ELi Founder Alice Dreger
A long look back at ELi – and bright hopes for the future – from founder Alice Dreger.
Overlay in Glencairn to be Considered After Widespread Confusion, Protest
The interim planning director and a Council member work to explain the overlay ordinances. But the debate is expected to continue.
IN THE COMMUNITY
He Speaks for the Trees: Arborist Andy Gordon Joins City Staff
Andy Gordon will look to craft a healthier urban forest in the city.
Michigan Waterways Stewards: Meet the New Coalition Conserving Local Waters
Michigan Waterways Stewards are working with local businesses, organizations and volunteers to clean up the Red Cedar River and other Michigan bodies of water.
East Lansing Basketball Star Klarissa Bell is Happy to be Home
East Lansing and MSU star basketball player Klarissa Bell now teaches in the school district she grew up in.
Possible Folk Fest Revival Discussed by Arts Commission
A Folk Festival hasn’t been held in East Lansing since 2017. But action is being taken to explore bringing the event back, or something similar, in the future.
Library Board Talks Strategic Planning, School Partnerships
The meeting was the first since Kevin King took over as library director on March 4.