SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
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.
Board of Education Approves Ashley Schwarzbek to be Next ELHS Principal
A long conversation about bias, responsibility and moving forward as a community preceded the school board’s unanimous decision to approve Ashley Schwarzbek as the next principal of ELHS.
East Lansing Committee Recommends Uses for Half-Million Dollars in Federal CDBG Funds
If City Council follows the committee’s recommendations, the pie will be split many ways between public services and infrastructure projects.
IN THE COMMUNITY
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.
FOIA Shows Landlord DTN’s Side of Ongoing Public Dispute
DTN’s attorney told the EL city attorney this was never about discrimination – it was always just about the money.
Pastor Liz Leaves a Lasting Impact on EL and Edgewood Church
“She made our congregation seem whole. I know that sounds cheesy maybe, but it felt like a healing. She’s leaving the church stronger than it was,” said Edgewood United Church of Christ member Melissa Fore.
Catch Up on What’s Been Going on With the ELPL Board of Trustees
After an unanimous vote of support, Adult Services Librarian Angelo Moreno has been offered the position of interim director of the East Lansing Public Library.
Goal Setting, New Hires Part of Back-to-Back ELPS Meetings
Parents also gave a presentation on the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) initiative during the fast-paced regular meeting.













