A Longtime East Lansing Business Owner Wants to Build Housing Downtown. First the City Will Have to Change its Policies.
The city passed in ordinance in 2016 that was meant to bring affordable housing downtown. One local business owner says the ordinance has stifled development.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Council Votes to Give Rate Increase to Labor Attorney; Refers Charter Committee’s Recommendations to Attorney
The city reached a new contract with its labor counsel just months ago. But after every lawyer in the firm’s labor department left, council voted to approve a new contract at roughly double the rate.
City Likely to Extend Application Period for Financial Health Review Committee After Drawing Few Applicants
The committee, which is designed to carry seven members, drew interest from just three applicants.
East Lansing Teachers’ Union Votes in Favor of New Contract
The vote came about a month after the teachers’ union rejected a previously proposed contract.
Meet East Lansing City Council Candidate Adam DeLay
This is the final story in a series about the six candidates for East Lansing City Council.
Meet East Lansing City Council Candidate Kath Edsall
This is the fourth story in a series of six introducing candidates for East Lansing City Council.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Developers are Still Hoping to Build Affordable Housing Near Valley Court Park
City officials are hopeful that a delayed affordable housing project will gain approval from the state after its fourth application for tax credits.
ELPS M-Step Scores Better Than State Average, Lag Behind Okemos, Haslett
Reporter Dustin DuFort Petty breaks down how East Lansing scored in each grade and in each subject.
“Mekong Voices” Exhibit at Broad Art Museum Highlights Global Struggle for Freshwater Justice
“Mekong Voices: Transnational River Justice in Mainland Southeast Asia” came to the Broad Art Museum Sunday, Sept. 14.
East Lansing City Council Candidate Forum to be Held Wednesday
The forum is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. and each of the six candidates are expected to attend.
From Social Soirées to Student Rentals: 99-Year-Old East Lansing Landmark Home Awaits Its Next Story
Dubbed the Johnson-Stoddard Home after notable former owners, the nearly century old house carries plenty of history.