A Year in Review: What ELi Covered in 2023
With the year coming to an end, we look back at top stories and issues in the City of East Lansing.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
School Board Candidates Address School Safety
This is the second of three stories bringing the responses all six East Lansing Board of Education candidates gave to questions ELi asked them.
Know the Candidates: Julie Brixie and Josh Rockey Compete for 73rd District House Seat
Hear from candidates on why they feel they are best suited to represent Michigan’s 73rd District.
As Book Bans Increase Nationally, ELPL Celebrates Intellectual Freedom
ELPL’s Freedom to Read Week kicked off Sept. 22 with a performance of “Inherit the Wind” from the MSU Department of Theatre.
Housing Commission Takes First Look at Proposed New Housing, Rental Ordinances
The city hopes new proposed ordinance changes address resident concerns about its housing and rental regulations.
New Nonprofit Chapter, Local Businesses Team Up to Donate Tons of Food
Over the first eight months of 2024, Food Rescue: Lansing Communities has collected more than 78,000 pounds of food that may have otherwise spoiled.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Councilmember Dana Watson Will Not Seek Reelection
Watson hopes by announcing early that she will not run for reelection, more candidates enter the race.
Debate About Housing Code Returns to Council; Council Paves Way to Increase Diversity of Public Art
Council hopes increased flexibility for how the city’s public art fund can be used brings “Sound Gardens” and public art classes or workshops to the city.
ELPL Sets Sights on Earning Environmental Certification
Library staff hopes to earn a sustainability certification that would add to the city’s history of environmental leadership.
City Council Vaguely Announces Agreement in BWL Franchise Fee Lawsuit
Council approved a tentative agreement on a settlement amount without disclosing just how much the city will need to spend reimbursing LBWL customers.
Planning Commission Declines to Recommend Proposed Meijer Gas Station
Commissioners were split on a vote to recommend the proposal.