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East Lansing City Clerk Moves on to New Job Opportunity, Interim City Clerk to be Appointed

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Following five years of dedicated service to the City of East Lansing, East Lansing City Clerk Jennifer Shuster is moving on to a new job opportunity with the Michigan Senate. Shuster’s last day will be Friday, Fe...

Submissions Now Being Accepted for 5th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Art Contest

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of Mid-Michigan (MLK Commission) is now accepting submissions for the 2023 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Art Contest.

This is the fifth year that the MLK Commission has hosted the conte...

East Lansing Mayor Ron Bacon Partners with Gift of Life Michigan to Host Event at ELPL

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing Mayor Ron Bacon is partnering with Gift of Life Michigan to host a special event at the East Lansing Public Library (ELPL), 950 Abbot Road, on Wednesday, Feb. 15 from 5-6:30 p.m.  The event will serve ...

Winter Property Taxes Due on Tuesday, Feb. 14

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing property owners are reminded that winter property taxes are due on Tuesday, Feb. 14. The City offers several options for making payments:

• Online: Credit card and e-check payments can be made online by visiting www.cityofe...

Community Members Invited to Attend Annual Sweetheart Ball

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are invited to attend the East Lansing Parks, Recreation and Arts’ annual Sweetheart Ball with their little sweethearts this February.

Attendees have their choice of date as the Valentine-inspired event will take pla...

Human Rights Commission Investigates Complaint Filed Against DTN Management

The City of East Lansing Human Rights Commission (HRC) is investigating a complaint filed against property owner DTN Management. The complaint alleges that DTN discriminated against that individual because they received COVID Emergency Rental Assistance (...

Outreach Phase of East Lansing’s Recycling Contamination Reduction Project to Begin this Winter

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing community members are advised that the educational outreach phase of the City of East Lansing’s pilot recycling contamination reduction project is slated to begin this winter.

As previously announced, this pilot project w...

5G Small Cell Information

A webpage has been created for community members to learn more about 5G Small Cell, which will continue to be updated on a regular basis.

City of East Lansing Announces New Categories for Crystal Awards’ 35th Year, Nominations Now Open

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is pleased to announce that nominations for the 2023 Crystal Awards are now open. The program, which will celebrate its 35th anniversary next year, includes two new categories. 

“A...

City Council Candidate Filing Requirements

There will be three vacant East Lansing City Council seats on the November 7, 2023 General Election ballot. The filing deadline for petitions for the office is July 25, 2023 at 4 p.m.

Snow/Ice Removal Reminders for Property Owners

Property owners are reminded that they are responsible for removing snow and ice from their sidewalks during the snowy months.

Property Owner Assistance Program for Basement Backup Protection

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing has officially launched its Property Owner Assistance Program for Basement Backup Protection, which is designed to financially assist East Lansing property owners in reducing the potential for sewer backups i...

COVID-19 Resources & Updates from the City of East Lansing

Find links to COVID-19 resources and updates from the City of East Lansing.