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
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.
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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.
Master Plan Update, Overlay Districts Discussed by Planning Commission
The three-hour meeting included numerous residents speaking about the proposed rental restriction overlay in the Glencairn neighborhood.
New Commission Gives Voice to Youth
“It’s a great way to bridge the gap between and learn what the commissioners see as important to their peers,” assistant to the city manager said.
IN THE COMMUNITY
DDA Zeroes in on Marketing Firm for Evergreen Properties; Revises MOU for Executive Director
DDA members favored an applicant to market its Evergreen properties, but want to negotiate the price tag.
Two EL Activists Honored
Thasin Sardar was recognized with the Peacemaker of the Year award and Chris Root received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Lansing Area Peace Education Center’s June meeting.
ELPS Welcomes New Director of Special Education
Precios Armstrong comes to the position with more than 25 years of experience in education and a doctorate in educational leadership.
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.