Live News Updates for Oct. 16-22
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: City is looking to pull the license for Spin scooters.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Council Receives First Round of Budget Presentations Ahead of FY 2025
The new fiscal year will start July 1, 2024.
Library Board Discusses Strategic Planning, Staff Conferences
The East Lansing Public Library met yesterday for its April meeting.
ELPD Chief Kim Johnson on Leave
Few details are known at this time, but City Manager Robert Belleman has confirmed the ELPD chief is on leave.
A Look at Dispute Between ELPS and Union After Tentative Agreement Reached
Documents show the process followed when ELPS hired an administrator’s son at an elevated pay rate.
Albert El Fresco Tweaks, Illegal Parking Discussed by DDA
Albert El Fresco will return to downtown East Lansing later this month.
IN THE COMMUNITY
One North Kitchen & Bar Opens East Lansing Location
The recently opened restaurant hopes to not just be a sports bar with a kitchen, but to serve as a favorite location for foodies.
Hagan Realty One Step Closer to Grove Street Housing Project, as Council Approves Rezoning Request
Hagan Realty will still need to have a site plan approved in order to build townhomes on Grove Street.
Council Votes 3-2 Against Suing to Block Voter-Backed City Charter Amendment
Had the vote passed, the city would have taken legal action to challenge the validity of Proposal 1, a City Charter amendment approved by voters at the November 2024 election.
East Lansing Board of Education Reaffirms Support for Undocumented Students Prior to Trump Inauguration
At the first Board of Education meeting of the year, Chris Martin was reelected as board president.
City Manager Robert Belleman Reflects on City Developments, Looks Ahead
City Manager Robert Belleman talks about his first 15 months leading the city staff and his hopes for the future.