SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Meet East Lansing City Council Candidate Joshua Ramirez-Roberts
This is the first story in a series of six introducing candidates for East Lansing City Council.
Voters to Weigh Millage That Would Fund Parks and Ease Pressure on the City’s Budget Deficit
If the millage passes, property taxes will increase by two mills and the Parks and Recreation Department will be insulated from cuts. If it fails, the implications are less clear.
Tedda Hughes to be ELi’s Next Executive Director, Award Winning Journalist to Join Reporting Staff and More Exciting Updates
Our reporting staff will soon add award winning journalist Anna Liz Nichols and former ELi intern Ayah Imran in full-time roles. Plus, we’re starting a weekly podcast and radio show!
Meijer Gas Station Approved, Graduate Expansion Met With Skepticism and Social District Proposal Deferred by Council
Along with discussions about developments in the city, Councilmember Mark Meadows said the city won’t change its Sanctuary City status after threats from the federal government.
Teachers’ Union Continues Negotiations as East Lansing School District Braces for Change
Due to funding constraints, families will now be asked to pay to participate in athletics and the free school lunch program is at risk.
IN THE COMMUNITY
East Lansing Insider Podcast: The Power of Gratitude
Hear from prominent local figures about what they’re grateful for this holiday season.
East Lansing to Kick Off Holiday Season with Tree Lighting
The tree lighting event will feature horse and pony rides, and encounters with characters from Disney’s “Frozen.”
Attorneys Provide Update on BWL “Franchise Fee” Payments
Some class members have already received payments, but those with questions should reach out to class attorneys.
Erik Altmann is the Mayor of East Lansing
City Council voted make Erik Altmann the mayor of East Lansing at its first meeting since the Nov. 4 election.
New East Lansing Mayor to be Selected, Councilmembers-Elect to be Sworn in at Meeting Tonight
The five member East Lansing City Council will select a mayor among themselves tonight.