SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Ask ELi: What We Found Out About The Uvalde Foundation for Kids
In-depth digging (and lots of capitalizations) raise concerns about this foundation.
EL School Board Members Warned Not to Violate Transparency Law, as Statements Are Released
Trustee Monica Fink is calling out transparency problems with East Lansing’s school board. We explain her objections and the backdrop.
East Lansing’s City Clerk and Deputy City Clerk Resign, Adding to Turmoil (Updated)
These resignations add to a wave of departures of key city staff that began in advance of City Council deciding to terminate the contract of City Manager George Lahanas last month.
Edsall Resigns as School Board President, and a New School Safety Plan Is In the Works
Kath Edsall resigned as president rather than facing a vote to remove her. A new safety plan was presented and public comment brought many strong comments. ELi brings you details from the four-hour meeting.
ELPS School Board Meets Tonight as High School Changes Disciplinary Approach
As struggles at East Lansing’s High School are making statewide news, the school’s administration has shifted approaches to student discipline starting today. The school board will meet tonight to discuss a “School Safety Plan.”
IN THE COMMUNITY
Coolidge Road Traffic Flow May Be Changed, Adding Bike Lanes
Public expresses mixed views about the road conversion, but transportation commission unanimously approved the project.
City Seeks to Work with Residents on Tree Plantings in East Lansing
Forms are available for those who would like to plant trees in front of their houses.
Concerns About Erecting 5G Towers in Neighborhoods Persist After Public Meeting
City officials say they cannot block installation of the towers because of a state law.
Chris Martin Back On East Lansing School Board in 4-2 Vote
The process used for filling the vacant position was decided out of sight of the public.
East Lansing Adjusts Poverty Exemptions for Property Taxes
Board of Review is no longer able to step outside Council’s guidelines.













