Emerging Leaders
It was my pleasure to kick-off the 2015 East Lansing Emerging Leaders Program last night at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center....
2015 General Fund Budget Update
Nearly 60% of East Lansing’s budget is spent on public safety, which is fairly typical for Michigan cities. When municipal leaders talk...
Special Olympics Michigan
Great presentation at today's Rotary Club of East Lansing meeting from Special Olympics Michigan Special Gifts Manager Robbie Waclawski. ...
2015 General Fund Budget
Where does East Lansing’s General Fund (GF) revenue come from? The chart below shows the makeup of City GF revenue sources in FY15. Note...
Happy Birthday!
Happy 160th Birthday Michigan State University! East Lansing if proud to be the home of MSU. GO GREEN! #msu
The Consequences of Diminishing Property Values
Nearly 50% of East Lansing’s General Fund revenue comes from property taxes, which is typical for Michigan cities. During the Great...
Pothole Problem
What’s with all the potholes? Michigan’s 19¢ gas tax is, along with vehicle registration fees, our state’s primary source of funding for...
East Lansing Budget Process Update
As East Lansing begins our FY16 budget planning process, you’re going to be hearing a great deal about the need for infrastructure...
Vote Yes in May
Let's be clear: When you hear the "Coalition Against Higher Taxes and Special Interest Deals" advocating a no vote on the May sales tax...
East Lansing's Budget Process
This morning the East Lansing City Council held our annual budget retreat, which is the first step in our community's annual budget...
