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SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Robert Belleman Easing into His Role as City Manager
The city’s new top administrator talks about his life, his priorities and gives his perspective on the end of his job in Saginaw.
$550,000 of EL Taxpayer Money at Risk Due to Cyber Scam
A vendor’s email was compromised by an outside entity. The city is working with the MSP and FBI to recover the funds.
Interim City Manager Randy Talifarro Reflects on Tenure
After 228 days on the job, Talifarro said he is glad to have had the opportunity to step into the crucial city role during a sometimes tumultuous time.
Proposed Trowbridge Road Revisions have Neighborhood Residents Concerned
MDOT’s road reconfiguration plans are meant to “improve safety,” but those who live in the neighborhoods worry they could make travel more dangerous.
City Council Denies 530 Albert Development in 2-3 Vote
The communitywide debate has been ongoing since May. With the Tuesday decision, the surface parking lot will stay a parking lot.
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.