SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Oversight Commission Questions ELPD Use of Cameras, Treatment of People In Psychological Distress
Police use of force policy continues to be a topic of discussion; commission is looking to fill three openings.
Housing Complaint Against DTN Takes a Strange Turn
The city attorney said the investigation was stalled because he couldn’t reach a key person involved. ELi reached her by phone last night.
School Board ‘Retreat’ Boils Over Amid Tensions Regarding Transparency, Recent Events
Despite efforts of an experienced facilitator, frustrations dominated the team-building session.
City of East Lansing to Receive More than $340,000 From Latest Opioid Settlement
In a 4-0 vote, City Council approved a resolution to accept the funds.
Council Encourages Property Owners Not to Mow in May, Acts on Lawsuits, Votes 3-1 on Park Plan
What did East Lansing’s City Council decide this week?
IN THE COMMUNITY
“Never a Dull Moment”: Twenty-Five Years in East Lansing’s Department of Public Works
Ron Lacasse would like to know how someone managed to get an entire Big Wheel down into the sewer system.
East Lansing’s Acting Director of Public Works Provides Infrastructure Update
The wastewater treatment plant is processing over 4 billion gallons a year…and water rates are going up. Bike lanes are coming to Coolidge and Hagadorn Roads. The Red Cedar Neighborhood will get a new water main. What else can you expect in the coming year?
Pumpstock Returns June 3; Donations Being Accepted
The festival in Bailey Park will showcase five bands on the main stage and four more acts performing on a local stage.
City Talks Tree Love, Yard Waste, Solar Price Surges, and No Mow May
The proposed city budget for next year would increase spending on trees, continue waste and recycling programs residents have come to expect and look to renewable energy.
It’s ‘Business as Usual’ For Annual East Lansing Art Festival
In its 60th year, the festival will again fill Albert Avenue with a wide variety of art, music, food and activities.













