Live News Updates for Oct. 2-8
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: 54B District Court closed Monday for Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Council Holds Three Public Hearings, Defers Decisions
The proposals for a car wash, bed and breakfast, and new gas station are on Tuesday’s City Council meeting agenda.
Video of Nov. 2 Special Council Meeting Released On City YouTube Channel
The video was uploaded to the city’s YouTube channel, but not added to the meeting calendar like other recordings. City manager tells ELi it was an “oversight.”
Police, Public Works and Other City Departments Lay Out 2024 Priorities
City strategic planning will continue at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Hannah Center.
A Reminder of ELi’s Facebook Policy
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Lansing NAACP Speaks Against Perceived Bias from Council
Following statements by the NAACP’s James McCurtis and Councilmember Dana Watson, Council heard presentations from city department heads about 2024 priorities.
IN THE COMMUNITY
ELHS Girls Swim Team Dives Into New Season
Despite being down several swimmers, the ELHS Trojans girls swim team took home first place at the Holt Invitational.
ELHS Boys Tennis Team Looks to Build on Last Season’s Success
The Trojans boys tennis team lost some key contributors from last year’s team that earned its way into the state tournament, but returning players are ready to step up.
City Officials Search for Answers to Flooding at Community Listening Session
The city is looking to identify all factors contributing to widespread flooding in recent years.
Pair of Developments are Approved by Council
Council approved a gas station and convenience store, and a multi-tenant retail and restaurant space at its Aug. 13 meeting.
Charter Amendment Committee Members Picked; Proposed Rental Ordinance Changes Revealed at Council Meeting
Diane Goddeeris, Jonathan Forman, Jeffrey Hank, Veronica Wilkerson-Johnson, Ruben Martinez, Jill Rhode and Pam Weil have been selected to serve on the charter review committee.