The drafted resolution was done in collaboration with the Human Rights Commission (HRC) and Council Member Dana Watson.
East Lansing City Council votes in favor of delaying enforcement on the Newman Loft's zoning violations.
The East Lansing City Council unanimously approves the extension of the emergency order and downtown mask order.
East Lansing Mayor Aaron Stephens extends state of emergency and downtown mask order.
Whether voting early or going to the polls, East Lansing city officials recommend numerous ways to vote safely this election amid a global pandemic.
East Lansing residents can still enjoy a safe and happy Halloween amid the COVID-19 pandemic with some creative and interesting activities suggested by the health officials.
The council unanimously passed a resolution requiring compliance with public health orders. Violations of this order can result in a civil fine of $500.
The East Lansing City Council unanimously passes a resolution to extend the local state of emergency and requirement of masks in the downtown area.
The City of East Lansing City Council unanimously approved City Manager George Lahanas's new contract and a new city attorney's contract with Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC Law Firm will replace current City Attorney Tom Yeadon effective from Oct. 1.
Former East Lansing Police Department officer and captain, Kim Johnson will be stepping into his role as the new ELPD Chief replacing Interim Chief Steve Gonzalez beginning Monday, Oct. 5. Johnson has served for three decades with ELPD until his retirement in 2012 from his position as the captain of the department.
Harbor Bay Real Estate threatened legal action against the city because they wouldn't lift the age restriction on Newman Lofts. But now, Harbor Bay may be in violation of an agreement and zoning laws set by the city.
“I obviously did not expect to be in the position that I am right now," Stephens said. "I didn’t even expect to be mayor pro tem. Being mayor pro tem was a really big honor in itself because that showed my fellow council members had some faith in me to be a leader on the council already, which was really, honestly, very, very humbling for me — and I was proud of that.”
Dr. Robert L. Green, an activist against racial discrimination, spoke at the Human Relations Commission's special online meeting commemorating the first meeting in 1963. Other discussion revolved around making edits to Ordinance 1491, East Lansing's disorderly conduct code.
The city of East Lansing interviewed the four finalists for the city attorney's position on Thursday, Sept. 3 and voted 4-1 to select Foster Swift Law Firm as the next representing firm for the city attorney.
The City of East Lansing is interviewing the candidates for the city attorney's position on Thursday, Sept. 3. Here is some of the important information about the finalists.
In a special meeting last Thursday, the council went through the initial interview process to finalize four out of the eight candidates that applied for the city attorney
East Lansing City Council headed discussions around racial equity and the COVID-19 response at their Aug. 11 meeting, including an extension of the mayor’s order requiring masks be worn in all outdoor, public spaces in the downtown district.
East Lansing City Council made history Saturday by appointing two new Council Members Dana Watson and Ron Bacon
East Lansing City Council held their two rounds of interviews this week, inviting 13 candidates to speak about their plans for the city moving forward.
Meet the 23 candidates to fill the two vacant positions left vacant after Ruth Beier and Mark Meadows resigned from the East Lansing City Council.