SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
How Hard Is It to Park in Downtown East Lansing? Depends Who You Ask
There’s no topic quite so contentious as parking downtown, as became evident at Thursday’s DDA meeting.
Kerry Ebersole Singh, Christopher Wardell and Erik Altmann Seek EL Council Seats
The deadline for filing for candidacy in the East Lansing City Council race passed today at 4 p.m. and it looks like there are either seven or eight candidates running for the three open seats on the November ballot. Interim City Clerk Marie Wicks told ELi at 4:54 p.m. today, “I can confirm that Mark…
MSUFCU Showcases ‘Strength in Roots’ During Grand Opening Celebration
Long-anticipated opening of the Abbot Road branch was celebrated during a July 21 event featuring music, local foods, and speakers from the credit union, university, city and more.
Council Settles on Interview Process for City Manager, Approves Ballot Initiative to Expand Council
Five candidates accepted and two alternates approved to take part in a full day and evening of interviews scheduled for Aug. 7.
Ask ELi: Parks, Recreation & Arts Director Explains Increases in Fees
Cathy DeShambo replied to questions about the recreation fee structures and provided a link to the department’s budget document.
IN THE COMMUNITY
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.
First Phase of New Trail Connecting MSU to Lake Lansing Opens
Completing the trail along the Red Cedar River was tricky, but worth it, Meridian Township official said.













