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SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
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.
Albert El Fresco Tweaks, Illegal Parking Discussed by DDA
Albert El Fresco will return to downtown East Lansing later this month.
IN THE COMMUNITY
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.
It’s Election Day!
The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Know the Candidates: Patrick Lindemann is Challenged by Brian Bruce Beauchine in County Drain Commissioner Race
Incumbent Democrat Patrick Lindemann is being challenged by Republican Brian Bruce Beauchine to serve as Ingham County drain commissioner.