SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
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.
Mysteriously Delivered Packet Tells Story of City Raises and Promotions
Councilmember George Brookover expressed discomfort with the actions taken by the outgoing interim city manager. Randy Talifarro, the new city manager and finance director respond.
IN THE COMMUNITY
ELPS, Schools Statewide Struggle to Build Diverse Teaching Staffs
ELPS is looking to increase the diversity of its staff, as just 12 of the district’s 300 teachers are Black.
New Emergency Alert System, Budget and Potential Charter Change Addressed at Council Meeting
The budget is finally set for fiscal year 2025.
Council Talks Budget, Establishes Charter Review Committee
There was a packed agenda for this week’s City Council meeting.
EL School Board Discusses Ceasefire Resolution
The East Lansing Public Schools Board of Education discussed the possibility of later passing a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and Israel at its May board meeting.
Tips From a Local Wildlife Photographer on how to Get a Perfect Shot
The spring can be a great time to get photographs of local wildlife, especially birds.













