The City’s Money Will Dry Up Within Five Years Without Adjustments, Financial Forecast Shows
The troubling forecast left one council member asking if the city could face bankruptcy.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Committee Makes Recommendations on How More than $400,000 From Federal Block Grant Program Should be Spent
The funds will be divided between nine different applicants.
MSU Museum’s Detroit Techno Exhibit Showcases Visionary Black Artists, Afrofuturism Movement
The exhibit will feature audio and visual components celebrating the rise of Techno music in Detroit.
ELPS Board, Teachers to Consider Later School Start Times During Contract Negotiations
Currently, school start times in the district range from 7:45 a.m. in the high school to 8:45 a.m. in elementary schools.
“First Amendment Audit” of ELPD Draws Widespread Attention Online
A “First Amendment Auditor” films police officers and other government employees to audit their reaction to minor disturbances.
Council Considers New Pizza Restaurant Downtown, Saves BWL Lawsuit Talk for Closed-Session
Council opted to not publicly discuss the Michigan Supreme Court ruling against the city, instead talking about the suit in closed-session.
IN THE COMMUNITY
ELPD Searching for Perpetrator of Shooting at Gas Station Near Lake Lansing, Abbot Intersection
Anyone with information about the shooting should reach out to ELPD Detective Austin Nelson at anelson@cityofeastlansing.com.
School Board Approves Construction Contracts, Sex Ed Curriculum
The board also approved the creation of a new video game design class.
City Manager Robert Belleman Receives Generally Positive Feedback in Review of First Year on the Job
Belleman’s scores showed no glaring holes in the city manager’s performance–though written comments showed some officials would like him to be more present in the community.
Planning Moves Forward for Possible 2025 Folk Festival
The Folk Festival Study Committee has provided an early glimpse at what a 2025 festival may look like.
Technical Mishap Puts Scare Into Whitehills Elementary Staff, Prompts Fixes to ELPS Emergency Preparedness
The incident occurred during a professional development day, when students were not on site.