SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Parents Raise Concerns Over Math Curriculum, Communication Gaps at MacDonald Middle School
Parents worry about fewer sixth grade students qualifying for advanced math placement and more receiving non-proficient standardized test scores.
Planning Commission Unanimously Recommends Rooftop Expansion for The Graduate
If the proposal is eventually approved by City Council, it would increase the maximum occupancy from 96 to 268.
ELPL Director Kevin King Resigns
King has served as library director since March of 2024.
Ask ELi: Are ELPS Budget Concerns Connected to Administrator Raises?
District leaders said ELPS has a healthy amount of reserve funds and top administrators received raises to keep their pay competitive with nearby districts.
Edsall, DeLay to Run for City Council, Growing Field of Candidates One Month Before Filing Deadline
ELi has now identified five residents who intend to run for City Council.
IN THE COMMUNITY
East Lansing City Council Orders Independent Review of Actions by City’s Police Department
The decision to order the review comes on the heels of two city commissions calling for Police Chief Jen Brown to be removed.
Transportation Commission Declines to Recommend Three Stop Signs
The Transportation Commission declined to recommend the city install three stop signs in Glencairn and South Marble neighborhood.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: Deer Management in Meridian Township
Meridian Township has a unique deer management program that allows local sportsmen to bow hunt on township land.
East Lansing City Council Candidates Share Ideas to Improve Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship
This year, six candidates are competing for two seats on the East Lansing City Council. To get to know candidates better, ELi asked candidates to respond to three different questions in 200 words or less. The third and final question we asked candidates was about their ideas to improve environmental sustainability. The question reads as…
East Lansing City Council Candidates Share Views on Developments, Ordinances Impacting City Neighborhoods
Candidates for East Lansing City Council responded to questions from ELi.