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SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
How Interim City Clerk Marie Wicks Thinks about the Charter Amendment Proposals
As East Lansing’s Council decides whether to put three charter amendments to voters, we asked one experienced local official to articulate the pros and cons.
Charter Amendment Proposals Bring Robust Discussion to June 13 Council Meeting
Two former mayors,Liz Schweitzer and Diane Goddeeris, voiced their opposition to the proposed changes, particularly with regard to shifting council elections to even-numbered years.
Complaints Spur Conversation, Recommended Policy Investigations at June ELIPOC Meeting
Two new commissioners and ELPD Lt. Adam Park made their first appearances at the police oversight commission meeting.
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.
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?