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Absentee Ballots Available Beginning Tuesday, June 21 for August 2, 2022 State Primary Election

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing voters are advised that absentee ballots for the August 2, 2022 State Primary Election will be available beginning Tuesday, June 21 in the East Lansing City Clerk’s Office, 410 Abbot Road, for issuing...

East Lansing City Council Honors 2022 Crystal Awards Recipients

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Three recipients were honored by the East Lansing City Council yesterday at the 2022 Crystal Awards community reception, which was hosted at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center.

The Crystal Awards program is hosted annually by th...

East Lansing’s Annual Flushing of Water Mains to Begin Monday, June 6

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing’s annual flushing of water mains will begin Monday, June 6. The flushing will take place between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. each weekday for approximately three weeks.  The 2022 flushing program w...

ELPD Sector 4 Officer Meet & Greet to be Held at Henry Fine Park on Wednesday, June 29

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) will be hosting a Sector 4 Officer Meet & Greet for community members on Wednesday, June 29 from 3-5 p.m. at Henry Fine Park, located on Winchester Drive at Crown Boulevard.All ...

East Lansing Farmers Market Open for 2022 Season

The East Lansing Farmers Market is officially open for its 2022 season! Market days will take place every Sunday through the end of October from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Valley Court Park. Rain or shine!

City of East Lansing Announces 2022 Summer Community Events Lineup

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is excited to announce it will be hosting a number of community events this summer, including the Summer Concert Series, Play in the Park children’s entertainment series and a new, outdoor film series in part...

City of East Lansing Launches 2022 Community Photo Contest

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is excited to announce the launch of the 2022 East Lansing Community Photo Contest. 

To participate in the contest, community members of all ages are invited to show off their photographic t...

Albert EL Fresco Returns to Downtown East Lansing

The popular Albert EL Fresco pedestrian-friendly space has made its return to downtown East Lansing for the summer. 

Yard Waste Collection

Learn more about the City of East Lansing's yard waste collection program, including spring no-fee collection dates. 

City of East Lansing, ELPD Release Video from April 25 Officer-Involved Shooting

EAST LANSING, Mich. —  During a press conference on Thursday, May 5, the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) released video footage from an officer-involved shooting that took place on Monday, April 25 at the Meijer store at 1350 W. L...

East Lansing City Clerk's Office Seeks Election Inspectors

The East Lansing City Clerk's office is seeking civic-minded, qualified citizens to serve as paid election inspectors during the upcoming Aug. 2 and Nov. 8 elections.

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...

East Lansing Road Construction Updates

Keep up-to-date on current and upcoming road and infrastructure improvement projects in the City of East Lansing. 

Basement Flooding & Sewer Backup Information

Find resources and information related to basement flooding and sewer backups.

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

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

COVID-19 Financial Assistance for Residents

There are several financial assistance programs available to income eligible residents during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.