SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
City Council Denies 530 Albert Development in 2-3 Vote
The communitywide debate has been ongoing since May. With the Tuesday decision, the surface parking lot will stay a parking lot.
People with Disabilities File Most Housing Discrimination Complaints in East Lansing, Analysis Shows
The required analysis, presented during the Oct. 10 discussion-only City Council meeting, reviewed demographics, affordability and housing complaints.
Where the Eight City Council Candidates Stand on Ballot Initiatives
Responses of “yes” or “no” to the ballot initiatives may give insight into candidates’ political views.
City Council Candidates Explain their Visions for Development, Affordable Housing
This is the third short-answer question posed to the eight East Lansing Council candidates.
What are Council Candidates’ Plans to Help Retain City Staff?
ELi is providing a series of stories with candidate responses to questions generated by readers. This is the second of the series of four packages.
IN THE COMMUNITY
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.
DDA Talks Evergreen Properties, New Director and Responds to Councilmember’s Comments
The DDA is hopeful to soon find a firm to market its Evergreen Avenue properties.
ELHS Students Paint Murals at East Lansing Elementary Schools
The murals are designed to remind elementary students of the STEP problem solving routine utilized by the school district.
Police Chief Kim Johnson Resigns
In April, the city announced Johnson was being investigated after an internal complaint was filed against him.













