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City council stalls public camping ban vote to March
East Lansing City Council further postponed the vote on a controversial public camping ban ordinance following increased pushback from homelessness advocates at a council meeting on Tuesday. The ordinance is part of East Lansing Police Chief Jen Brown’s attempt to introduce solutions to reduce violence downtown after unlawful pepper spray and Taser usage by city police officers during MSU’s Welcome Week.
False MSU active violence alert sent out to campus and parents
An emergency drill alert was sent to Michigan State University campus and parents, yet for some it was not clear it was just a drill.
City council delays vote on controversial public camping ban
Banning camping in public spaces would prohibit anyone from using bedding or things that resemble bedding, such as sleeping bags, and other materials with the intention of setting up a temporary living space in public alleys, parks, and other community areas.
MSU students protest capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro at capitol
Alongside the Venezuelan cause, protestors opposed increased ICE raids and voiced support for Michigan to divest from the state of Israel.
Steve Whelan and Chuck Grigsby elected to East Lansing City Council
The Ingham County Clerk website announced early Wednesday morning that former candidates Steve Whelan and Chuck Grigsby are the newly elected members of East Lansing City Council. Whelan won with 22.36% of the vote, earning 2,609 votes across all precincts. Grigsby followed closely in second with 20.01% of the vote, earning 2,335 votes across all precincts.
