SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Following in His Father’s Footsteps, George Brookover Is Mayor of East Lansing
Erik Altmann, Mark Meadows and Kerry Ebersole Singh are sworn in, joining George Brookover and Dana Watson on City Council.
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.
IN THE COMMUNITY
ELPS Selected to Host Multicultural Student Achievement Network Annual Conference
According to the MSAN’s about page, “MSAN is a national coalition of multiracial school districts learning, growing, and working together toward the goal of improving access, opportunity, and achievement for students of color.”
Filing Deadline Passes, Clerk Marie Wicks Presents on Two Upcoming Elections
While the Presidential election gathers most headlines, there are important local items to be decided at the looming elections.
EL Dems Respond to Biden Candidacy, Withdrawal
Yesterday, President Joe Biden announced he would not seek reelection.
Meet New Glencairn Elementary School Principal Justyne Richardson
Richardson, who grew up in Lansing, will move back to the area to take over as Glencairn Elementary School principal.
Planning Commission Discusses Tree Removal Process, B&B Definition
No major votes were held, but the Planning Discussion held important discussions around tree removals, a new bed and breakfast definition and a proposed motel.













