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SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Developer Wants to Build Affordable Workforce Housing on Bailey Parking Lot
The proposal had its first public airing at East Lansing’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA) meeting today. ELi brings you the details.
MSU Tragedy Remembered, Budgets Approved at May 23 City Council Meeting
A resolution was passed recognizing and honoring the lifesaving actions of first responders and those impacted by the mass shooting on the MSU campus.
Library Trustees Consider Collective Bargaining, Budget as Old Tensions Arise
ELPL Board of Trustees and Director Kristin Shelley have back-and-forth exchanges during two-hour meeting.
Proposed Parks, Recreation & Arts Budget Has a Big Focus on Equity
The proposed FY24 budget for ELPRA is just under $5.5 million, which is an increase of $189,330 from FY23.
ELPD’s Social Worker Provides Care to Residents, Visitors and Officers Alike
Taylor Knickerbocker said she tries to interact with the community as much as she can and typically ends up in a police car to do outreach each day.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Two Small Businesses are Thriving and Surviving
Despite the challenges of East Lansing during the pandemic and post-pandemic. Risky Studios and Campbell’s Market Basket are growing endeavors.
ELPS Board Selects Gary Holbrook to Take Empty Seat
Only three candidates applied for the seat vacated by Amanda Cormier, and then one dropped out.
Calls to Dial Down Rhetoric After Contentious City Manager Hiring Process
“I don’t mind dissent,” Councilmember Dana Watson said last night. “I do mind certain temperatures of it.”
Beloved MMS Band Director Turns in Baton
Patricia Kroth, who retired in June, has left a lasting mark on the band program and thousands of students.
Opposition Strong – and Centered on Parking – in Face of Affordable Housing Proposal
“Parking is everything,” said one local business owner in objection to the plan. But the developer insisted the privately-owned parking lot parcel is “going away” regardless of whether his project is approved.