Government

The deal has officially closed, the City revealed yesterday. But numerous questions remain about the eBay sale of public property on Merritt Road to marijuana speculators.

Heather Majano and Justin Drwencke have been named directors for the City's art and jazz festivals, respectively.

Mayor Pro Tem Erik Altmann and Mayor Mark Meadows have voted in favor of business plans and agreements that amount to at least $74 million in tax incentives for development over the last four years.

Lime is back, but what happened to Gotcha? ELi received an anonymous tip and asked our reporter Sarah Spohn to look into it for our readers.

After Thursday's meeting on deer management, ELi's Brad Minor spoke with two members of Council about the issue. What do they and residents have to say about the deer now?

We didn't see this coming. ELi's Alice Dreger tells you what happened at today's meeting.

We asked City Clerk Jennifer Shuster about the law regarding campaign signs, and also asked the candidates if they all have yard signs coming.

How big is the local deer population and where are they living? City officials will address questions regarding urban deer management at the Hannah Center on Thursday.

Who will pay for the Bailey neighborhood driveway debacle? The City or the property owner? ELi’s Alice Dreger provides an update.

East Lansing's DDA will likely wait for Council to act on the Royal Vlahakis proposal for the Evergreen properties before it votes whether to invite proposals from other developers. ELi's Chris Root reports.

Why did East Lansing’s City Council have to vote again this week on the Center City District lease payment terms, when that deal was supposedly all wrapped up over two years ago?

Developers undertaking the large Red Cedar redevelopment project just over East Lansing’s western border are looking for permission from the City of Lansing to work around the clock. East Lansing's Mayor Mark Meadows is alerting area residents about this.

City Council strengthened Mayor Mark Meadows’ position, as well as that of future East Lansing mayors, with its split vote last night. ELi’s Alice Dreger provides the details.

Tom Fehrenbach has been named Director of East Lansing’s Department of Planning, Building & Development, replacing Tim Dempsey. ELi's Alice Dreger brings you perspectives and details on the appointment.

Aaron Stephens is tired of being asked how Mark Meadows feels about an item Stephens wants put on a Council business agenda. As a result, Council may change its operating procedures tonight.