Council Floats Regional Strategy Following Deer Management Presentation
The deer management plan and January cull were approved 4-1 at the Nov. 28 meeting.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
It’s Not Just You, Mosquitoes Are Getting Worse
A warmer, wetter climate has brought more mosquitoes.
DDA Recommends Point System to Encourage Green Building Practices, Affordable Housing
If the system is eventually approved by council, developers could spend points to bypass council approval that is usually needed for special use permits to add height to buildings or reduce the minimum lot size requirement.
Charter Review Committee Holds First Meeting
The committee started its year-long review of the city charter at a Thursday, Aug. 22 meeting.
Aging population Finds an Ally in East Lansing Prime Time Seniors LGBTQ+ Programming
The Prime Time Seniors Program is helping older members of the LGBTQ+ community face the unique challenges they face.
EL Hosting Events to Address Climate Change’s Impact on Older Residents
The series of events includes a talk with author Danielle Arigoni, followed by a community discussion and a community planning workshop.
IN THE COMMUNITY
62nd East Lansing Art Festival to Return to Downtown Streets
The East Lansing Art Festival will bring artisans, painters, sculptors, photographers, food trucks, live music and kids activities to downtown East Lansing.
City to Host Town Hall About Proposed Budget, Spending Cuts
Proposals to chip away at the deficit include a major cut to parks funding.
Dawn Carson, East Lansing’s First Woman Fire Chief, is More than Just a Trailblazer
During her three years atop the department, Carson prioritized improving the mental and physical health of ELFD employees.
Police Chief Candidates Share Approaches to Staffing Challenges, Mental Health and Policing a College Town
Candidates each answered the same three questions from ELi. The questions were about staffing, policing a college town, and the role police should play in responding to mental health crises.
Councilmember Dana Watson Will Not Seek Reelection
Watson hopes by announcing early that she will not run for reelection, more candidates enter the race.