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
Delivery Drivers and Downtown Parking Continue to be at Odds
The fast pace that delivery drivers move in and out of illegal parking locations makes it difficult for the city to enforce parking rules.
Two County Millages on August Ballot
The millages up for renewal at the August Primary Election provide funding for essential services to older residents and health care services for low income residents.
University Lutheran Church to Host Community Concerts
The performances will take place the first three Sundays of August.
Advance Peace Will Work to Reduce Gun Violence in East Lansing
The Advance Peace program will work directly with East Lansing residents most at risk of being involved in gun violence.
Only One Candidate Has Applied to Run for School Board, as Filing Deadline Approaches
The filing deadline is July 23 and four school board seats will be up for grabs in November’s election.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Dawn Carson, East Lansing’s First Woman Fire Chief, is More than Just a Trailblazer
During her three years atop the department, Carson prioritized improving the mental and physical health of ELFD employees.
Police Chief Candidates Share Approaches to Staffing Challenges, Mental Health and Policing a College Town
Candidates each answered the same three questions from ELi. The questions were about staffing, policing a college town, and the role police should play in responding to mental health crises.
Councilmember Dana Watson Will Not Seek Reelection
Watson hopes by announcing early that she will not run for reelection, more candidates enter the race.
Debate About Housing Code Returns to Council; Council Paves Way to Increase Diversity of Public Art
Council hopes increased flexibility for how the city’s public art fund can be used brings “Sound Gardens” and public art classes or workshops to the city.
ELPL Sets Sights on Earning Environmental Certification
Library staff hopes to earn a sustainability certification that would add to the city’s history of environmental leadership.