SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Amanda Cormier Resigns From EL School Board
ELi has learned East Lansing Public Schools Board Trustee Amanda Cormier has tendered her resignation from the board. A special school board meeting is scheduled for 4 p.m. today (Aug. 4) to develop a process for her replacement. Cormier won her seat in November 2022, along with Trustees Terah Chambers, Kath Edsall and Tali Faris-Hylen,…
Thanks to FOIA, You Can Now See the Application Letters of the EL City Manager Candidates
View the packages using the links provided in the story; the interview process begins Monday (Aug. 7) at the Hannah Community Center.
Released Records Show City of East Lansing’s Employment Losses Have Been Management-Heavy
Some departments have been hit harder than others after numerous key employees leave for other jobs or retire.
City Manager Candidates’ Names Released; Interviews Coming Monday
The five semi-finalists were chosen from a pool of 14 applicants; only six of the applicants live in Michigan.
‘Plan B’ vending machine deliberated by HRC
The East Lansing Human Rights Commission continues to discuss the possibility of vending machines that dispense emergency contraceptives, although the path to making it happen remains murky.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Safe Routes to School Grant Proposal Impacts Parks
Parks & Rec Commission heard a report from SRTS, conclusions of a Farmers Market survey and bid farewell to Chuck Overbey.
EL Educational Foundation Awards $71,000 in Grants
Dec. 11 school board meeting also included reports from the superintendent and Glencairn Elementary staff.
Glencairn Overlay Proposal Dominates Housing Meeting
The Housing Commission approved two rental requests, but the three in the proposed overlay district are on hold.
HRC Responds to Gaza With Ceasefire Resolution
The commission unanimously approved the resolution, which will now be presented to City Council.
New 530 Albert Ave Proposal Event is Not Today
The event will be rescheduled in the future.













