Live News Updates for Sept. 25-Oct. 1
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: “Precincts, Pollbooks & Proposals” will be held next week.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
It’s Election Day!
The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for today’s primary election.
Council Approves Toned Down Caption to be Placed on Ballot with Charter Amendment
“The proposed charter amendment below was initiated by a citizen initiated petition and not the East Lansing City Council,” the revised caption reads.
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.
IN THE COMMUNITY
ELPS Jobs at Risk Amid Student Shortages, Budget Cuts
Parents attended a recent school board meeting to defend a Red Cedar Elementary School teacher who appears likely to lose her job due to low enrollment in the school.
East Lansing Parks Commission Blasts Proposed Budget Cuts
City Council will finalize the city budget for fiscal year 2026 at a meeting tonight.
East Lansing Police Oversight Commission Moves to Hire Attorneys, Say New Police Contract Hurts Transparency, Accountability
Changes include officers’ names being redacted from reports given to the commission.
Jen Brown Selected as East Lansing’s New Police Chief
Brown has been serving as interim chief since December 2024.
A Q&A With Marcia Gebarowski, the East Lansing DDA’s First Executive Director
Gebarowski will help guide developments in the downtown area.