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What residents are talking about in East Lansing public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
50 topics (filtered)12 news items
All categoriesPublic SafetyZoningDevelopmentParks RecRoadsEnvironmentBudgetTaxes BudgetBusiness JobsWater Utilities
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Parks Rec
Greater Lansing Arts Council
2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 15, 2026
Zoning
Ordinance 1572 / Section 50-778
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 1, 2026
Zoning
Ordinance 1572
2 opposed5 concerned
7 commentsLast discussed Oct 1, 2026
Development
300 W. Grand River Avenue special use permit
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 23, 2026
Public Safety
Use of force policy
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Environment
Wet Weather Resilience Study
1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Roads
Southeast Marble Neighborhood Traffic Calming and Roundabout Installation
3 opposed1 concerned
4 commentsLast discussed Sep 9, 2026
Parks Rec
Red Cedar Roots Festival
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 9, 2026
Zoning
Ridge Road Property Deed Restriction and Rental Ban
1 supportive1 opposed
3 commentsLast discussed Sep 9, 2026
Parks Rec
Cultural Arts Grant Program and Songwriting Contest
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 9, 2026
Water Utilities
Bailey Area Flooding and Infrastructure
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 9, 2026
Public Safety
Police Body Cameras and Human Rights Commission Powers
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 9, 2026
Zoning
Diverse Housing Regulations and Protest Petitions
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 9, 2026
Business Jobs
Graduate Hotel Plaza Reconfiguration and Public Valet Parking
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 9, 2026
Public Safety
ELPD incident
7 opposed
7 commentsLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Public Safety
Policing and excessive force
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Public Safety
Policing in city
6 opposed1 concerned
7 commentsLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Public Safety
Police communication and support for chief
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Development
Business agenda item 6.1
1 commentLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Zoning
Ordinance 1575 — parking minimums
1 commentLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Public Safety
ELPD incident / police chief resignation
2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Public Safety
Council leadership / ELPD incident
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Public Safety
Personal experience with ELPD
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Public Safety
Police chief resignation / racism
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Environment
Tree removal violation appeal
3 commentsLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Public Safety
Police chief resignation
3 opposed
3 commentsLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Public Safety
ELPD incident / excessive force
2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Public Safety
ELPD
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Public Safety
Police oversight
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Development
530 Albert Avenue Development
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 13, 2026
Public Safety
Police Chief and police department
2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Jun 30, 2026
Public Safety
Isiah Kirby
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 30, 2026
Public Safety
Police department
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 30, 2026
Budget
DEI office recommendation
2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Jun 11, 2026
Public Safety
Transparency and representation
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed May 21, 2026
Public Safety
Harassment allegations against City Manager
2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed May 21, 2026
Public Safety
City Manager accountability
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed May 21, 2026
Public Safety
City leadership accountability
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed May 21, 2026
Public Safety
Leadership changes and accountability
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed May 21, 2026
Public Safety
Police leadership and community harm
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed May 21, 2026
Public Safety
Accountability and public comment
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed May 21, 2026
Public Safety
Officer-involved shooting video analysis
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed May 21, 2026
Public Safety
Racism and accountability
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed May 21, 2026
Public Safety
Kirby shooting and harassment allegations
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed May 19, 2026
Public Safety
Meadows' remarks on video footage
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed May 19, 2026
Public Safety
Police interactions and training
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed May 19, 2026
Public Safety
Policing and systemic issues
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed May 19, 2026
Public Safety
Isaiah Kirby footage and Chief Brown
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed May 19, 2026
Public Safety
Isaiah Kirby shooting and public comment rules
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed May 19, 2026
Public Safety
Police accountability and community trust
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed May 19, 2026
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of East Lansing from local and regional media.
City of East Lansing News FlashVeterans Day office closure
City Offices to Close Wednesday, Nov. 11, in Observance of Veterans Day
City of East Lansing offices and facilities will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
Nov 9, 2026East Lansing Infoelection results
East Lansing Insider Podcast: Election Day in East Lansing
ELi editors talk about the results of federal, state and local elections.
Nov 9, 2026City of East Lansing News Flashcommunity center elevator closure
Hannah Community Center Elevator to Close for Modernization Project
The elevator at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC), 819 Abbot Road, will close for a modernization project beginning Monday, Oct. 12. The closure is expected to last approximately three weeks.
Nov 9, 2026City of East Lansing News Flashpublic art installation
City and MSU Collaborate to Install New Art in Downtown East Lansing
New art has been installed in Downtown East Lansing in collaboration with Michigan State University.
Nov 6, 2026East Lansing Infopolice investigation of Halloween shootings
After the First 48: Crowds, Costumes Could Complicate Investigations Into Halloween Shootings
The first 48 hours after major crimes are crucial, but police still have a variety of technological and forensic tools that can take plenty of time and labor to deploy.
Nov 6, 2026The State Newsballot measures
Half of East Lansing ballot proposals pass
Half of East Lansing ballot proposals pass The State News
Nov 4, 2026East Lansing Infoelection day coverage
The Scenes From East Lansing’s Midterm Election
View ELi's gallery from around town during Tuesday's midterm election.
Nov 4, 2026City of East Lansing News Flashelection voting services
East Lansing City Hall to Serve as Election Day Vote Center on Nov. 3
East Lansing City Hall, 410 Abbot Road, will serve as an Election Day Vote Center on Tuesday, Nov. 3, for same-day voter registration.
Nov 4, 2026East Lansing Infolocal election turnout
Analyzing East Lansing’s Election: Turnout Was High; Student Votes Helped Sink a Proposal to Move Council Elections
More than 17,600 East Lansing residents cast a ballot in Tuesday's election.
Nov 4, 2026City of East Lansing News Flashpolice investigation
ELPD Investigation into Weekend Shootings Continues, Requests Info from Community
The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) continues to investigate two shootings that took place over the weekend. There appears to be no threat to the general public and no connection between these two incidents.
Nov 4, 2026City of East Lansing News Flashcity-university partnership event
East Lansing, Michigan State Partnering to Host Data Week Events
The City of East Lansing and Michigan State University are partnering to offer informational events during the week of Oct. 19.
Nov 3, 2026City of East Lansing News Flashwater main flushing