Invasion! East Lansing’s Fight Against Invasive Plants
Invasive plants can be found throughout East Lansing, with some species in nearly all of the city’s parks.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
City Officials Taking Feedback About Flooding at Aug. 15 Event
A June storm brought 3-4 inches of rain and a July storm brought upwards of 7 inches. Both storms brought widespread flooding in East Lansing.
It’s Election Day!
The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for today’s primary election.
Council Approves Toned Down Caption to be Placed on Ballot with Charter Amendment
“The proposed charter amendment below was initiated by a citizen initiated petition and not the East Lansing City Council,” the revised caption reads.
Delivery Drivers and Downtown Parking Continue to be at Odds
The fast pace that delivery drivers move in and out of illegal parking locations makes it difficult for the city to enforce parking rules.
Two County Millages on August Ballot
The millages up for renewal at the August Primary Election provide funding for essential services to older residents and health care services for low income residents.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Pair of Developments are Approved by Council
Council approved a gas station and convenience store, and a multi-tenant retail and restaurant space at its Aug. 13 meeting.
Charter Amendment Committee Members Picked; Proposed Rental Ordinance Changes Revealed at Council Meeting
Diane Goddeeris, Jonathan Forman, Jeffrey Hank, Veronica Wilkerson-Johnson, Ruben Martinez, Jill Rhode and Pam Weil have been selected to serve on the charter review committee.
DDA Zeroes in on Marketing Firm for Evergreen Properties; Revises MOU for Executive Director
DDA members favored an applicant to market its Evergreen properties, but want to negotiate the price tag.
Two EL Activists Honored
Thasin Sardar was recognized with the Peacemaker of the Year award and Chris Root received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Lansing Area Peace Education Center’s June meeting.
ELPS Welcomes New Director of Special Education
Precios Armstrong comes to the position with more than 25 years of experience in education and a doctorate in educational leadership.