Live News Updates for Oct. 30-Nov. 5
ELi Now is a column from the East Lansing Info reporting and editorial staff, created as a space to provide live updates of East Lansing news. Current top story: Interim Director of Planning, Building and Development Tim Dempsey is leaving for a job in Saginaw.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
MSU Students Pitch Proposals for Evergreen Property
DDA members and city officials listened to development presentations by urban planning students for the downtown site.
Road Diet Proposal Draws Crowd to Transportation Commission Meeting
The proposal calls for altering Hagadorn Road between Grand River and Burcham Drive from four lanes to three.
Annual Giving Campaign Update: Help Us Keep the Lights On at ELi!
We are almost 50% of the way toward our $200,000 goal. Donate now and take advantage of matching funds.
Council Floats Regional Strategy Following Deer Management Presentation
The deer management plan and January cull were approved 4-1 at the Nov. 28 meeting.
Overlay Districts, Bias All Broached at Eventful Meeting
City Council heard from 20 members of the community during the public comment portion of Tuesday’s meeting.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Library Board Talks Strategic Planning, School Partnerships
The meeting was the first since Kevin King took over as library director on March 4.
ELIPOC Frustrated with Council, ELPD Leadership
Members of the East Lansing Independent Police Oversight Commission shared concerns about proposed amendments to the ordinance that established the commission.
The Agency and Venues Behind EL’s Evolving Live Music Scene
New concert venues downtown are providing opportunities for local musicians.
Meet New East Lansing Public Library Director Kevin King
New East Lansing Public Library Director Kevin King believes building solid relationships with library staff and East Lansing residents is key to success in his role.
Union Shows up For Feb. 26 School Board Meeting
Several members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, which East Lansing School District administrators belong to, showed up at the Feb. 26 Board of Education meeting.