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SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Racial Disparities, Data Struggles Among Findings in First ELIPOC Annual Report
Commission Chair Erick Williams calls the April 2022 police shooting at Meijer a “learning opportunity” and offers recommendations for the future.
Local Churches Make Commitment to Faith-Based Reparations
All Saints Episcopal Church and Edgewood United Church will donate $100,000 to the Justice League of Lansing.
Ask ELi: A Million Dollars for the Pickleball Courts?
There is more than meets the eye behind the costs for renovation of the Patriarche Park courts.
How Interim City Clerk Marie Wicks Thinks about the Charter Amendment Proposals
As East Lansing’s Council decides whether to put three charter amendments to voters, we asked one experienced local official to articulate the pros and cons.
Charter Amendment Proposals Bring Robust Discussion to June 13 Council Meeting
Two former mayors,Liz Schweitzer and Diane Goddeeris, voiced their opposition to the proposed changes, particularly with regard to shifting council elections to even-numbered years.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Calls to Dial Down Rhetoric After Contentious City Manager Hiring Process
“I don’t mind dissent,” Councilmember Dana Watson said last night. “I do mind certain temperatures of it.”
Beloved MMS Band Director Turns in Baton
Patricia Kroth, who retired in June, has left a lasting mark on the band program and thousands of students.
Opposition Strong – and Centered on Parking – in Face of Affordable Housing Proposal
“Parking is everything,” said one local business owner in objection to the plan. But the developer insisted the privately-owned parking lot parcel is “going away” regardless of whether his project is approved.
FOIA Shows Landlord DTN’s Side of Ongoing Public Dispute
DTN’s attorney told the EL city attorney this was never about discrimination – it was always just about the money.
Pastor Liz Leaves a Lasting Impact on EL and Edgewood Church
“She made our congregation seem whole. I know that sounds cheesy maybe, but it felt like a healing. She’s leaving the church stronger than it was,” said Edgewood United Church of Christ member Melissa Fore.