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SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Annette Irwin: East Lansing’s Leslie Knope?
Planning, Building and Development Director Annette Irwin still carries the reputation of a “Worker Bee” even after 27 years of service to the city.
Council Receives First Round of Budget Presentations Ahead of FY 2025
The new fiscal year will start July 1, 2024.
Library Board Discusses Strategic Planning, Staff Conferences
The East Lansing Public Library met yesterday for its April meeting.
ELPD Chief Kim Johnson on Leave
Few details are known at this time, but City Manager Robert Belleman has confirmed the ELPD chief is on leave.
A Look at Dispute Between ELPS and Union After Tentative Agreement Reached
Documents show the process followed when ELPS hired an administrator’s son at an elevated pay rate.
IN THE COMMUNITY
New Nigerian Restaurant to Host African Farmers Market
Handie opened this fall in downtown East Lansing. Sunday, Nov. 24 the fast-casual Nigerian restaurant will host an African Farmers Market from noon to 4 p.m.
City Council Passes Building Incentives System, Picks Firm to Lead Search For New Police Chief
Council hopes the incentive system brings environmentally friendly buildings and affordable units.
Bailey Preschool Under State Investigation
Unchanged diapers and understaffed classrooms are among the accusations made against the preschool and childcare center.
Longtime City Employee Ron Springer Preserves Memory of Service Members
Vietnam War Veteran and retired long-time East Lansing city employee Ron Springer has dedicated much of his life to honoring those who served in the U.S. military.
Proposal 1 Passes, School Board Members Elected and Other Election Results
Abbie Tykocki, Elizabeth Lyons, Estrella Torrez and Chris Martin were elected to the school board, and other outcomes from yesterday’s election.