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.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
The Numbers: Analysis of Data From Nov. 7 Election
Kerry Ebersole Singh ran well ahead of other candidates in a City Council election that saw a strong turnout.
Following in His Father’s Footsteps, George Brookover Is Mayor of East Lansing
Erik Altmann, Mark Meadows and Kerry Ebersole Singh are sworn in, joining George Brookover and Dana Watson on City Council.
Sadness, Fear, Anger Linger After Oct. 7 Attack and Ongoing Violence
Local faith leaders have come together to show their “support and love for local Jewish and Muslim communities.”
Ebersole Singh Runs Way Ahead of Pack; Meadows, Altmann to Return to Council
In unofficial results from Tuesday’s election, Dan Bollman narrowly missed out on the third slot. Noel Garcia finished fifth, Joshua Ramirez-Roberts was sixth, Rebecca Kasen seventh and Chris Wardell eighth.
Special Council Meeting: Assertion Charter Was Violated Found to be Without Merit, City Attorney Will Settle Two Lawsuits
The agenda for the Thursday meeting was added to the city calendar on Wednesday.
IN THE COMMUNITY
School of Choice Openings Approved, Glencairn Principal Search Announced at School Board Meeting
The Monday, April 22 Board of Education meeting was the last for ELPS before voters will decide on a $23.5 million school bond proposal.
ELPS Hosting Mental Health and Wellness Summit
The summit will be open to ELPS students and other community members.
Council Approves “Flexible” Albert El Fresco Plan
Street closures allowing for Albert El Fresco starting April 29 were approved by City Council.
Incentivizing Positive Behavior, Building Relationships Discussed at School Board Meeting
The school board heard from Donley Elementary School Principal Tracey Barton and others on strategies to encourage good behavior.
Council Approves Glencairn Overlay, Unhappy with El Fresco Shrinkage
Council hopes to hear a plan that does not downsize the El Fresco area so much before it is scheduled to open on April 29.