SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Council Settles on Interview Process for City Manager, Approves Ballot Initiative to Expand Council
Five candidates accepted and two alternates approved to take part in a full day and evening of interviews scheduled for Aug. 7.
Ask ELi: Parks, Recreation & Arts Director Explains Increases in Fees
Cathy DeShambo replied to questions about the recreation fee structures and provided a link to the department’s budget document.
Is an Ordinance Holding Back Sustainable Energy in EL?
A decision on University Lutheran’s request for a variance for the size of a solar array was tabled after questions arose about other approved projects.
East Lansing Mayor Pro Tem Jessy Gregg Also Not Running for Reelection
“I don’t think I am exaggerating when I saw that this job is slowly killing me,” Gregg wrote in an early-morning announcement today.
East Lansing Mayor Ron Bacon Will Not Run for Reelection
“I do not intend to run this cycle,” Bacon told ELi Wednesday evening.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Estrella Torrez Sworn in as School Board Trustee
The Oct. 23 meeting included a presentation by the ELHS principal, adoption of 24 board policy revisions and approval of a bond proposal for security enhancements.
Autumn is a Beautiful Time to Experience Nature in East Lansing
With migrating birds, squirrels fattening up for winter and diverse city parks, this is a good time of year to get outside.
Live News Updates for Oct. 30-Nov. 5
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: Interim Director of Planning, Building and Development Tim Dempsey is leaving for a job in Saginaw.
Dyslexia Advocacy, Ninja Warrior are Passions of MacDonald Middle School Student
The young organizer of Saturday’s Dollars 4 Dyslexia Fundraising Open House has set her sights on raising $6,000.
Parks & Rec Advisory Commission Hears Updates on Local Projects
Commissioners heard a presentations on lyme disease interventions, the aquatic center and city park upgrades.













