Council Hears Presentation on Income Tax
City officials appear poised to ask voters to renew the income tax before it sunsets in 2031.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Talks of New Utilities, Financial Health Team Emerge During Discussion About City Priorities
Council received a progress report on goals it set at the start of last year.
Council Considers Fee Structure that Could Charge Some Businesses for Police Calls
Last May, council put a moratorium on business license fees, asking staff to come up with a fee structure that is more fair.
City Manager Robert Belleman Explains Options City Has to Fix its Finances
In a wide ranging interview, Belleman talked about potential revenue streams, spending cuts, the city’s pension debt and uncertainties East Lansing will need to address.
ELPS Deputy Superintendent Uses Family History to Teach District Third Graders About History of Racism in U.S.
During Black History Month, Deputy Superintendent Glenn Mitcham takes a unique approach to teach young students a difficult history lesson.
Library Board Approves New Strategic Plan
The strategic plan was developed during a nine-month process and included feedback from nearly 1,200 community members.
IN THE COMMUNITY
ICHD Provides Advice on Vaccinations, Exposure Guidelines After Ingham County Measles Case
The first Ingham County measles case since 1994 was announced earlier this week.
East Lansing, Okemos, Central Michigan University Students to Team Up for Collaborative Concert
The concert will take place Tuesday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the East Lansing High School auditorium.
Council Roundup: Discussions About Speeding, Loud Cars Resume; Stalled Sauna Park Proposal is Given New Life
Noisy and speeding cars has been a common complaint in East Lansing for years – but no solution appears to be imminent.
New Meijer Gas Station, Indian Pizza Restaurant and Sauna Park Discussed by Planning Commission
Two of the projects earned the recommendation of the Planning Commission and will now seek approval from City Council.
Library Resources to Take Hit After Federal Funding Cuts
The biggest impact from the cuts could be losing the system libraries use to share resources.