ELPD to Host “Raise a Ton, Put a Cop in Jail” Food Drive Event on Saturday, April 20 
The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) will be hosting a “Raise a Ton, Put a Cop in Jail” food drive event on Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Patriarche Park (corner of Alton Road and Saginaw Street).

City of East Lansing, MSU Announce 2019 One Book, One Community Selection
The City of East Lansing and Michigan State University have announced the book selection for the 2019 One Book, One Community program: “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City” by author Matthew Desmond.

Preliminary Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Preparation & Review
The City of East Lansing's Preliminary Fiscal Year 2020 Budget has been prepared and East Lansing City Council will be reviewing the budget during a series of budget workshops this spring. All meetings are open to the public.

Major Construction Project to Begin Along Michigan Avenue this Spring
A major construction project, entitled Infrastructure Restructure, will begin this spring in East Lansing, bringing much needed underground sewer improvements to Michigan Avenue, the Michigan-Harrison intersection and local streets in the area.

East Lansing Employers Reminded to Register with the Income Tax Department
East Lansing employers are reminded to register with the East Lansing Income Tax Department if they have not done so already.

NEW! Homeowners, Contractors Can Now Apply for Permits and Schedule Inspections Online
Homeowners and contractors now have the opportunity to apply online for a variety of permits issued through the East Lansing Department of Planning, Building & Development and East Lansing Department of Public Works. Inspections can also now be scheduled online.