SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Special East Lansing District Identified as “Ripe for Redevelopment”
If the “test” area for a new form-based zoning code works out, it could be implemented in other parts of East Lansing, too.
After Library Director Calls Police on Wrongly-Accused Black Teen, Outrage Expressed to Board
A long-time East Lansing resident says her son was racially profiled by the library director, and she wants the director removed from her position. What comes next is not clear.
Answers to Your Questions about the EL City Manager’s Contract Termination
You’ve got questions about why East Lansing’s Council just did what it did. We’ve got answers.
Lahanas is Out as City Manger, Noel Garcia Jr. Named to Council
Big shake ups in city administration were approved at Tuesday’s Council meeting.
Council Defends EL Policing, Votes 4-1 to Spend HUD Funds on Safety Lighting
Although no public announcement was made about the city manager’s job assessment, Tuesday’s meeting had lots of tension on other issues.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Karessa Weir and Nathan Andrus Named to ELi’s Board of Directors
New board members are well-versed in ELi operations and goals.
60-member ELHS Model UN Club Tackles Global Issues
The ever-growing group helps students build critical-thinking skills.
Valley Court Park Plan Going to Council for Feedback
Some people remain very unhappy with the idea of paving over the center of the park for a pavilion, while others are excited by the designs. See the new renderings and find out what happened at the last Planning Commission meeting.
Greater Diversity Comes to ELPS Classroom Book Libraries
The ELPS district and ELEF devoted $35,000 for K5 classrooms to buy books this year.
Excitement Building Around ELHS Wrestling Program
The Trojans program continues to grow in numbers and wins.













