SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
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.
Everything You Need to Know Ahead of Tuesday’s City Council Elections
Here’s a roundup of ELi’s election coverage leading up to the polls opening throughout the City of East Lansing on Nov. 7.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Rethinking Farewells: How Funerals and Final Resting Places are Changing
Trends around funeral services and memorials have been changing nationwide. These differences can be seen locally.
Council Sets Guidelines for Charter Review Committee Selection; Partners with Gun Violence Reduction Program
In addition to council settling on an August selection date, City Attorney Anthony Chubb explained the limited scope the committee will have at the June 18 City Council meeting.
Two ‘Top Cops’ to Apply to be ELPD Chief
As East Lansing prepares a search for its new police chief, ELi has learned that there will be two internal candidates in Deputy Chief Jennifer Brown and Interim Chief Chad Pride.
ELPS Staff Encourages Belonging, Inclusion for Queer Students Following Hate Crime
After a hate crime that targeted LGBTQIA+ students was committed on MSU’s campus, ELPS students and staff rallied to support the district’s queer students.
Cyber Crime Cost City $50,000
The city was able to provide an update on the financial impact of the cyber crime, but few other details.













