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SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Change EL’s Council from 5 to 7 Members? This and Lots More on Tuesday’s Agenda.
Three big surprises on this coming Tuesday’s City Council agenda.
Council Denies Starbucks Drive-Thru Hours Extension; Approval of Employee Retention Bonuses Tabled
June as Pride Month and Juneteenth as a holiday are now formally recognized in the City of East Lansing.
ELi Investigation Shows Unusual Uses of East Lansing Taxes for ‘Nongovernmental’ Charities
Weeks after being advised by Lansing’s deputy mayor that giving cash away to a local charity violates state law, East Lansing’s mayor supported another $5,000 donation by his city. And why did former city manager George Lahanas start two “nongovernmental” charities from City Hall?
A Tale of Two Lawsuits (against East Lansing)
Twin cases provide insight into the risks and costs of suits against the city from large, national groups.
Mayor Signed Letter to Support Low-Income Project on Bailey Lot; Developer Answers Questions
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request turns up a surprising letter, and the vice president for developer ACD explains how a project would restrict who can rent there.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Live News Updates for Sept. 5-10
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: ELIPOC to hold community workshop.
Mental Health and Safety are Focus of New ELPS Hires
Building lasting relationships, supporting students and creating a safe environment are goals all three bring to their new positions.
Live East Lansing News Updates Aug. 28-Sept. 3
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. A fresh column will land on our front page each Monday and be updated throughout the week.
Zoning Board of Appeals Approves Solar Variance for University Lutheran Church
The variance was approved 4-3 after back and forth discussion at the board’s Aug. 2 meeting.
ELi and League of Women Voters Ask What Voters Want to Know about EL Council Candidates
Responses will be used to generate questions for the public candidate forum set for Sept. 14 at the Hannah Community Center.