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SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
ELPD Stopped Sending the City’s Police Oversight Commission Footage. It’s Unclear Why
A change in procedure has ELPD requesting commissioners watch footage at set times with officers or the city attorney present.
City Officials Continue to Spar with Residents Over Proposed Charter Amendment
Residents circulating a petition to change the city charter and two members of City Council have offered drastically different interpretations of what the amendment would do.
Budget, Racial Equity Policy Discussed at School Board
While the state’s budget has not yet been finalized, ELPS Director of Finance Rich Pugh gave an update on proposed school funding.
Deadline to Apply to Serve on EL Charter Review Committee Approaching
Applications to serve on the East Lansing charter review committee are due by June 15.
City Continues Work on Non-Motorized Transportation Plan
On Wednesday the city held an open house to continue to gather input for its non-motorized transportation plan.
IN THE COMMUNITY
One North Kitchen & Bar Opens East Lansing Location
The recently opened restaurant hopes to not just be a sports bar with a kitchen, but to serve as a favorite location for foodies.
Hagan Realty One Step Closer to Grove Street Housing Project, as Council Approves Rezoning Request
Hagan Realty will still need to have a site plan approved in order to build townhomes on Grove Street.
Council Votes 3-2 Against Suing to Block Voter-Backed City Charter Amendment
Had the vote passed, the city would have taken legal action to challenge the validity of Proposal 1, a City Charter amendment approved by voters at the November 2024 election.
East Lansing Board of Education Reaffirms Support for Undocumented Students Prior to Trump Inauguration
At the first Board of Education meeting of the year, Chris Martin was reelected as board president.
City Manager Robert Belleman Reflects on City Developments, Looks Ahead
City Manager Robert Belleman talks about his first 15 months leading the city staff and his hopes for the future.