SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Meet East Lansing City Council Candidate Noel Garcia
ELi is providing introductions to the eight East Lansing City Council candidates. In the second installment in our series, Mya Gregory provides a profile of Noel Garcia. Why is Garcia running?
Meet East Lansing City Council Candidate Erik Altmann
ELi is providing introductions to the eight East Lansing City Council candidates. In the first installment in our series, Lucas Day provides a profile of Erik Altmann. Why is Altmann running?
Council Could Change Voting Years from Odd to Even, But Mayor Says It Won’t
Mayor Ron Bacon says the Council won’t initiate a resolution to make the change, as he says the idea was to involve a “democratic sorting of that issue.”
Ask ELi: Digging in Glencairn Neighborhood Disrupts Water/Sewer Lines
DPW interim director confirms city workers had responded to incidents associated with the digging in Glencairn
Majorities of Planning Commission and DDA Support 530 Albert Ave. Affordable Housing Redevelopment
The loss of surface parking is the chief objection of critics. But the owners of the land say the lot is going to be redeveloped one way or another.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Safe Routes to School Grant Proposal Impacts Parks
Parks & Rec Commission heard a report from SRTS, conclusions of a Farmers Market survey and bid farewell to Chuck Overbey.
EL Educational Foundation Awards $71,000 in Grants
Dec. 11 school board meeting also included reports from the superintendent and Glencairn Elementary staff.
Glencairn Overlay Proposal Dominates Housing Meeting
The Housing Commission approved two rental requests, but the three in the proposed overlay district are on hold.
HRC Responds to Gaza With Ceasefire Resolution
The commission unanimously approved the resolution, which will now be presented to City Council.
New 530 Albert Ave Proposal Event is Not Today
The event will be rescheduled in the future.













