SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Police Oversight Commission Discusses Harassment, Trespassing; Interim Police Chief Jen Brown Extends an Olive Branch
Interim Police Chief Jen Brown has held meetings with several police oversight commissioners, working to improve the relationship between ELPD and the commission.
Checking in With the Charter Review Committee
So far, the committee has recommended 19 changes to East Lansing’s guiding document.
ELPL Board Approves Budget Recommendation
Despite revenue from the property tax growing at a lower rate than past years, ELPL is projected to carry a healthy budget in FY26.
Divide Between ELPD, Police Oversight Commission on Display at March Meeting
Interim Police Chief Jen Brown asserted that some members of ELIPOC “hate cops” at the March 5 meeting.
Community Invited to Get Creative, Find Personal Connections, Enter MLK Art Contest
Submissions for the contest are being accepted through April 13.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Ask ELi: What’s Up With All the Water Main Breaks?
A couple readers wrote in to ELi asking if there have been more water main breaks this year.
Crossing With Ms. Pat
For 40 years, Pat Daniels has worked as a crossing guard, helping generations of East Lansing children get to school safely.
Regional Reading Initiative One Grand Read Connects Community Through Shared Story
Events centered around Christian Cooper’s “Better Living Through Birding: Notes From a Black Man in the Natural World” will be held throughout September.
Meet East Lansing City Council Candidate Liam Richichi
This is the fifth story in a series of six introducing candidates for East Lansing City Council.
Meet East Lansing City Council Candidate Chuck Grigsby
This is the third story in a series of six introducing candidates for East Lansing City Council.