SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Human Rights Commission Tells Council to Use Subpoena Power to Investigate Landlord DTN
After a closed session, the commission voted unanimously to ask Council to use its subpoena powers to investigate DTN in a civil rights complaint.
Charter Change Would Dramatically Increase Student Votes in Council Elections. Is that Good or Bad?
In advance of Council’s discussion on the matter, ELi brings you two voices in favor and two against.
Change EL’s Council from 5 to 7 Members? This and Lots More on Tuesday’s Agenda.
Three big surprises on this coming Tuesday’s City Council agenda.
Council Denies Starbucks Drive-Thru Hours Extension; Approval of Employee Retention Bonuses Tabled
June as Pride Month and Juneteenth as a holiday are now formally recognized in the City of East Lansing.
ELi Investigation Shows Unusual Uses of East Lansing Taxes for ‘Nongovernmental’ Charities
Weeks after being advised by Lansing’s deputy mayor that giving cash away to a local charity violates state law, East Lansing’s mayor supported another $5,000 donation by his city. And why did former city manager George Lahanas start two “nongovernmental” charities from City Hall?
IN THE COMMUNITY
Following a Successful Season, the ELHS Track and Field Teams Have Athletes Heading to States
Eleven track team members have qualified to compete in the state championships Saturday, June 3, at Rockford High School.
Ask ELi: Who’s Running for City Council, and How Can You Run?
Ron Bacon and Jessy Gregg say they’re “undecided,” but Noel Garcia will be running for election in November. ELi explains how the race works and how to run.
Wreath-Laying Ceremony Honors Veterans of East Lansing Area
“When I was a young man, I didn’t really appreciate what Memorial Day meant,” Interim City Manager Randy Talifarro told those gathered.
“Never a Dull Moment”: Twenty-Five Years in East Lansing’s Department of Public Works
Ron Lacasse would like to know how someone managed to get an entire Big Wheel down into the sewer system.
East Lansing’s Acting Director of Public Works Provides Infrastructure Update
The wastewater treatment plant is processing over 4 billion gallons a year…and water rates are going up. Bike lanes are coming to Coolidge and Hagadorn Roads. The Red Cedar Neighborhood will get a new water main. What else can you expect in the coming year?