City Council

Following appeals by ELi to Mayor Ruth Beier and Mayor Pro Tem Aaron Stephens, ELPD has released some more material related to the excessive force allegation made by Uwimana “Tito” Gasito. But not all the material.

East Lansing's Human Relations Commission wants all charges dropped against a man whose face was bloodied in an ELPD arrest. And they want Council to monitor the City Attorney's response. ELi's Alice Dreger reports.

The City of East Lansing has announced the first meeting where the two proposals for the Evergreen Properties will be discussed. What should you expect, and how can you weigh in?

Police officials showed carefully curated video to support their finding of “insufficient evidence” of police misconduct in the injuries sustained by Uwimana Gasito, but some citizens saw this situation as deeply troubling.

ELi's Chris Gray reports on the controversy over the new Hub proposal at City Council this week. Council hopes to have a housing study before they're asked to review the proposal again.

East Lansing's Council has now approved a contract that Mayor Ruth Beier will sign if voters approve the downtown land sale to MSU Federal Credit Union on March 10.

East Lansing’s City Council will hold a public meeting Thursday evening to hear the results of an ELPD investigation into an alleged case of police brutality. A related protest on Sunday brought about 50 people to City Hall.

City security, the big new Hub proposal, senior life, outlawing vaping, the Country Mill case, and lots more on this week's Council agenda. ELi’s Alice Dreger sheds light on what’s happening.

ELi’s Alice Dreger explains what is behind the rosier hue of East Lansing’s latest financial forecast and how new revenue is being spent.

The City of East Lansing is looking to update its plans for non-motorized transportation. ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott explains.

Fines for traffic violations in East Lansing are among the highest in Ingham County; City Council would like to see some of them reduced. Chris Gray reports for ELi.

East Lansing's Human Relations Commission is pushing for the immediate release of all relevant video footage of the policing incident that occurred Feb. 9 at the downtown 7-Eleven store. ELi's Chris Root reports.

Credit Union representatives shared some details of the proposed structure at last night’s City Council meeting. A site plan, however, won't come until after the vote. Chris Gray and Alice Dreger report for ELi.

The new Hub proposal is big, and the context is really complicated. As the project comes to East Lansing City Council for a decision, ELi's Alice Dreger explains the scene.

The Marriott Hotel development, taxes and TIF, non-motorized transportation, rezoning the Evergreen properties, and lots more on Council’s docket this week. ELi informs you before decisions are made!