Government
Lansing City Council, mayor trying to solve housing crisis
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On April 5, Lansing City Council members convened a special Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss Lansing housing problems.
Diversity Issues
Mason Councilwoman cleared of an ethics complaint over racial statements
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Mason City Councilwoman Rita Vogel faced an ethics complaint from two Mason residents, due to comments made when attempting to recognize Malcom X Day in a city council meeting. The complaint was dismissed by the Board of Ethics for the city.
Business & Economy
Delays in East Lansing affordable housing plan raise concerns
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The Abbot, the Hub, and Landmark on Grand River are three notorious luxury-student apartments in downtown East Lansing. Yet, the style of living is not what sparks controversy; it’s the cost.
Construction & Development
East Lansing plans parking to increase downtown walkability, urban atmosphere
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The City of East Lansing, after taking input from the public, will have its new master plan for parking completed by “mid-April,” according to Sarah Cheesebro, the city’s deputy administrator for parking.
Diversity Issues
East Lansing City Council recognizes marginalized groups
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At the April 4 meeting East Lansing City Council members approved three resolutions recognizing different minority groups.
Those resolutions recognized April as Autism Awareness Month, acknowledging the Islamic Holy Month of Ramadan and
recognizing March 31 as International Transgender Visibility Day.
East Lansing
East Lansing City Council acts on ‘No Mow May,’ Hannah Center construction
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The April 4 East Lansing City Council meeting had a full agenda, including taking action on two lawsuits, approving “No Mow May,” and approving construction at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center.
Bath
Controversy shrouds Bath Board of Trustees following charges against supervisor
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The Bath Charter Township Board of Trustees has come under public scrutiny due to the handling of charges filed against Board Supervisor Marie Howe. During the board meeting on March 20, multiple residents spoke out against what they described as “disrespectful and inappropriate” behavior.
On Feb. 8, the State of Michigan charged Howe with assault and battery. Records from the 65A District Court reveal that the alleged offense occurred Aug. 25, 2022. The reported victim is Deputy Clerk April Dunham.
East Lansing
“Ugly, beeping towers”: East Lansing residents oppose new cell towers
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The company Crown Castle proposed the installation of 5G cell towers in East Lansing residential areas in late December of last year. Since, residents have shown great opposition, fearing for their health and claiming the towers will be an eyesore.
East Lansing
East Lansing reviews block grant applications from local organizations
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On Jan. 26, the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) had their bi-weekly meeting at the Hannah Community Center.
Government
Lansing residents have options for neighborhood involvement
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DeLisa Fountain is the Director of the Neighborhoods, Arts, & Citizen Engagement Department for the city of Lansing, she is willing to share about her job.