New Prime Time Seniors Director Alesha Williams: Supporting EL Seniors is “My Joy”
The new Prime Time Seniors director will look to expand activities offered by the program even further.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
East Lansing Police Chief Faces Backlash Over “Racist” Remark and Body Cam Lapses
Some members of the police oversight commission believe comments East Lansing Police Chief Jen Brown made in a news interview showed racial bias.
Mayor by Day, Meijer by Night: The Price of Leadership in East Lansing
Low compensation for council members may cause burnout for elected officials and make the elected positions unfeasible for many community members.
Council Delays Vote on Amendments to Police Oversight Commission; Tables Resolution On Social District
The city also reached a new three-year contract with City Manager Robert Belleman.
A Large Company Purchased a Historic East Lansing Rental Community. Longtime Residents Were Quickly Priced Out.
Residents of the Hillcrest Village apartments told ELi a new property manager increased rents dramatically after purchasing their complex. Then their neighbors started moving out.
East Lansing Explores New Tools to Spur Downtown Housing Diversity as Developers Push Back on 25% Requirement
East Lansing is looking for ways to bring housing units that are affordable, owner occupied, or diversify the city’s housing stock in some other way.
IN THE COMMUNITY
East Lansing Insider Podcast: Grief During the Holidays, A Conversation With Ele’s Place
Ele’s Place is a healing center in the Capital area that supports children and families through the death of a loved one.
Two Massive Apartment Complexes Are Proposed for Downtown East Lansing. Where Would Everyone Park?
The two large complexes could collectively house over 1,400 residents, but current plans include few parking spaces for them.
Council Roundup: City Leaders Again Float Gas Leaf Blower Ban, Discuss Development Authority
While no decisions were made, council floated the idea of a gas leaf blower ban that would be phased in over a number of years.
At the Heart of Local Democracy, Two Sisters Lead
Sisters and East Lansing High School graduates Amy and Emily Gordon work together to run the city clerk’s office.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: East Lansing City Council Considers Camping and Loitering Ban
City Council is considering banning public camping and loitering in parking areas.