SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Is an Ordinance Holding Back Sustainable Energy in EL?
A decision on University Lutheran’s request for a variance for the size of a solar array was tabled after questions arose about other approved projects.
East Lansing Mayor Pro Tem Jessy Gregg Also Not Running for Reelection
“I don’t think I am exaggerating when I saw that this job is slowly killing me,” Gregg wrote in an early-morning announcement today.
East Lansing Mayor Ron Bacon Will Not Run for Reelection
“I do not intend to run this cycle,” Bacon told ELi Wednesday evening.
Council Majority Moves 2 of 3 Charter Amendments to the Ballot
It appeared as though voters would be deciding in November whether or not to expand the East Lansing City Council from five to seven members – briefly. Mayor Ron Bacon had started reading the final item on the business agenda at the Tuesday (July 11) City Council meeting when City Attorney Anthony Chubb interjected. “I…
IN THE COMMUNITY
Mental Health and Safety are Focus of New ELPS Hires
Building lasting relationships, supporting students and creating a safe environment are goals all three bring to their new positions.
Live East Lansing News Updates Aug. 28-Sept. 3
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. A fresh column will land on our front page each Monday and be updated throughout the week.
Zoning Board of Appeals Approves Solar Variance for University Lutheran Church
The variance was approved 4-3 after back and forth discussion at the board’s Aug. 2 meeting.
ELi and League of Women Voters Ask What Voters Want to Know about EL Council Candidates
Responses will be used to generate questions for the public candidate forum set for Sept. 14 at the Hannah Community Center.
Live East Lansing News Updates Aug. 21-28
ELi Now is a new column from the East Lansing Info reporting and editorial staff, created as a space to provide live updates of East Lansing news. A fresh column will land on our front page each Monday and be updated throughout the week.