A Year in Review: What ELi Covered in 2023
With the year coming to an end, we look back at top stories and issues in the City of East Lansing.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Survey Reveals Challenges East Lansing Seniors Face, Resources that are Needed
Housing was a top concern raised in a survey of East Lansing residents age 55 and older.
Despite Pressure From Federal Government, ELPS Has No Plans to Ditch DEI Efforts
Some DEI initiatives in the district provide diverse literature in elementary school class libraries and allow teachers to self-select into trainings.
MSUFCU Dismisses One-Fifth of IT Department
Last week, 24 MSUFCU IT employees were laid off.
Forster Woods Provides Personalized Care, Programming for Adults With Disabilities and Their Families
The Forster Woods Adult Day Services Center provides a safe and comfortable setting for adults who may require assistance with daily activities.
Police Chief Jen Brown Starts Tenure With Backing of City Manager, Concerns From Oversight Commission
Brown has served as interim chief since December, and was recently chosen to serve as chief going forward.
IN THE COMMUNITY
East Lansing City Council Orders Independent Review of Actions by City’s Police Department
The decision to order the review comes on the heels of two city commissions calling for Police Chief Jen Brown to be removed.
Transportation Commission Declines to Recommend Three Stop Signs
The Transportation Commission declined to recommend the city install three stop signs in Glencairn and South Marble neighborhood.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: Deer Management in Meridian Township
Meridian Township has a unique deer management program that allows local sportsmen to bow hunt on township land.
East Lansing City Council Candidates Share Ideas to Improve Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship
This year, six candidates are competing for two seats on the East Lansing City Council. To get to know candidates better, ELi asked candidates to respond to three different questions in 200 words or less. The third and final question we asked candidates was about their ideas to improve environmental sustainability. The question reads as…
East Lansing City Council Candidates Share Views on Developments, Ordinances Impacting City Neighborhoods
Candidates for East Lansing City Council responded to questions from ELi.