Live News Updates for Sept. 25-Oct. 1
ELi Now is a column from the East Lansing Info reporting and editorial staff, created as a space to provide live updates of East Lansing news. Current top story: “Precincts, Pollbooks & Proposals” will be held next week.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Ask ELi: Checking in With City Manager Belleman
He talked about new city hires, preparing for the first big winter storm and why Council meeting minutes have not yet been approved.
Library Board Chooses a New Director
The board unanimously moves to offer the job to Kevin King, who will come to EL from the Kalamazoo Public Library.
First Major Storm on Its Way
Here are reminders on how to handle the expected heavy snow along with announcements of city closings.
Council Rejects Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Resolution
Despite emotional testimony from many personally impacted by the conflict, the resolution drafted by the Human Rights Commission was rejected 4-1.
Council Kicks off 2024 with Stacked Meeting Agenda
Tuesday’s meeting includes 10 items on the business agenda, 3 public hearings and a mysterious closed session.
IN THE COMMUNITY
City Council to Consider Adding “Explanatory Caption” to Proposed Charter Amendment
A special City Council meeting to be held tomorrow (July 31) at 6 p.m. was added to the city calendar this morning.
Council Talks Flooding; Defers Discussion on Charter Committee
For years, flooding has hurt residents around East Lansing. A solution to the problem seems far away.
ELPS Selected to Host Multicultural Student Achievement Network Annual Conference
According to the MSAN’s about page, “MSAN is a national coalition of multiracial school districts learning, growing, and working together toward the goal of improving access, opportunity, and achievement for students of color.”
Filing Deadline Passes, Clerk Marie Wicks Presents on Two Upcoming Elections
While the Presidential election gathers most headlines, there are important local items to be decided at the looming elections.
EL Dems Respond to Biden Candidacy, Withdrawal
Yesterday, President Joe Biden announced he would not seek reelection.