East Lansing Leaders Eye Cuts, Revenue Options to Close Budget Gap
Budget season is officially underway in East Lansing, as the City Council heard an overview of spending and revenue at its meeting on Tuesday. The presentation showed that the city is expected to operate with a surplus during the current fiscal year, and is budgeted to run with a deficit next year. Additionally, several city…
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Green Elementary Families Notified After Juvenile CSC Incident Reports
Principal Amy Webster sent an email to Robert L. Green Elementary School staff and families after community members saw two incidents of criminal sexual conduct reported near the school.
East Lansing City Manager Placed on Leave
City Manager Robert Belleman will be placed on paid administrative leave beginning Wednesday at noon.
Investigation report: No legal wrongdoing by East Lansing City Manager, but interviews raise concerns
An investigation into East Lansing City Manager Robert Belleman did not find evidence to support a city employee’s claims of sexual harassment and bullying, though multiple individuals interviewed said Belleman communicates with female employees in a more demeaning and dismissive manner. These findings come from a report released by the city Friday from an independent…
East Lansing to Release Investigation into City Manager
The report details an investigation into a complaint about sexual harassment and bullying.
Residents Describe Fear, Bias at Emotional Meeting Following Release of ELPD Shooting Footage
Later in the meeting, a panel of East Lansingn police leaders answered questions from city leaders.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Planning Commission Recommends Downtown Apartment; Opposes Rental District Change
The proposed 12-story apartment would be located off Grand River Avenue where the Student Book Store currently sits.
New Rock Climbing Gym Finds Foothold in East Lansing
The climbing gym opened to members Thursday and will be open to the rest of the public next week.
Council Approves Nearly Balanced Budget for Next Fiscal Year
The budget approved represents a sharp turnaround from the dire financial projections given to the City Council just months ago.
John Newman Appointed as Acting City Manager
Newman has worked within the East Lansing Fire Department for about 25 years.
EL Planning Commission May Make Recommendation on 12-Story Apartment Tonight
The project has been revised since it was initially proposed last year.