City Council Special Meeting to be Held for Public Review of ELPD Internal Investigation and Video Footage
A special meeting of the East Lansing City Council will take place on Thursday, Feb. 27 to provide a public review of the findings of the East Lansing Police Department’s internal investigation into an allegation of excessive force. The meeting will include a review and release of the video footage.

Statement Issued Regarding ELPD Allegation
The East Lansing Police Department has proactively initiated an internal investigation into an allegation of alleged excessive force during an incident that occurred early in the morning on Sunday, Feb. 9 in the parking lot of 7-Eleven in downtown East Lansing.

Two Proposals Received for DDA-Owned Properties on Evergreen Avenue
Two proposals have been submitted in response to a Request for Qualifications/Proposals for the East Lansing Downtown Development Authority’s properties at 314, 328, 334, 340 and 344 Evergreen Ave. The two submitted project proposals can be viewed here.

East Lansing City Clerk’s Office to have Extended Hours Leading Up to the Presidential Primary Election
The East Lansing City Clerk’s office will have extended hours leading up to the March 10, 2020 Presidential Primary Election.

Council Approves Change to City’s Dog Leash Ordinance, ELPD to Increase Enforcement
With the approval of a new dog leash ordinance, electronic dog leashes will no longer be permitted in East Lansing. Physical leashes will be required in all public spaces. 

Ballot Proposal for Potential Sale of City-Owned Land to MSUFCU
East Lansing voters will see a proposal on the March 10, 2020 Presidential Primary Election ballot for the potential sale of City-owned land to Michigan State University Federal Credit Union for construction of a branch and innovation office space in downtown East Lansing.

Census 2020 - Be Counted, East Lansing
In 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau will be conducting its decennial census. Anyone residing in East Lansing on April 1, 2020 should be counted in East Lansing.