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SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Council Tackles Variety of Issues in Tuesday Meeting
Glencairn rental restriction overlay public hearing set, rejected projects discussed and minutes of Nov. 2 special meeting finally approved during 90-minute session.
Q&A With Environmental Specialist Cliff Walls: AI Recycling Program Wraps Up
East Lansing Environmental Specialist Cliff Walls answered questions via email about the city’s recycling program that used artificial intelligence to identify contaminants in recycling bins.
Pair of Major Road Projects Approved by City Council
City Council voted to approve projects that will have major impacts on two of East Lansing’s busiest roads at the Jan. 23 meeting.
Restorative Justice Presentation Given to School Board, Essay Award Winners Recognized at Jan. 22 Meeting
MacDonald Middle School Principal Amy Martin and Associate Principal John Atkinson gave a presentation on restorative justice techniques used by the school at the Monday, Jan. 22 East Lansing Board of Education meeting.
ELi Facebook Page is Down
The staff is working diligently to fix the problem ASAP.
IN THE COMMUNITY
City Officials Search for Answers to Flooding at Community Listening Session
The city is looking to identify all factors contributing to widespread flooding in recent years.
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.