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E-Dialog News for Nov. 8


** East Lansing Celebrates Its Election Heroes Serving on the Frontlines of Democracy
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There are not words powerful enough to express the debt of gratitude this community has to its incredibly hardworking election workers, beginning with the City Clerk's staff who have administered five elections in the past twelve months, including multiple days of early voting for three of those elections. Thank you, too, to the legions of election inspectors who signed on for long, busy days and yet endeavored to make all voters feel welcome at the polls. Thank you as well to all of the City employees who put aside their regular work on Election Day to take on election duties.

East Lansing was one of only three jurisdictions in the state to have an Election Day Vote Center to provide same-day voter registration for those who needed to register to vote and cast a ballot. The City was selected for this role because of the thousands of first-time voters at Michigan State University. The City partnered with MSUvote and WKAR to enhance the long relationship that has existed between "town and gown" offering early voting and an Election Day Vote Center on campus at WKAR's Studio B. Early voting and a process that was rigorously planned out over several months in advance of Election Day contributed to ensure that none of the City's 17 precincts experienced excessively long wait times. Thank you, again, to all who worked tirelessly late into the night to ensure the sacred right of a fair and free election for all.


** East Lansing Fire Department Raises Funds for Important Cause and Tests Stamina at Air Climb
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The East Lansing Fire Department (ELFD) participated in the American Lung Association's Fight for Air Climb for the fifth year on Sunday, May 19, 2024. ELFD was recognized by the organization for raising $6,180 in support of the cause, the second-highest of all the teams!

The "fight" consists of firefighter-participants climbing the stairs around Comerica park -- about 2,300 steps in total, or the equivalent of 1.15 miles -- all while wearing 70 pounds of turnout gear and a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

ELFD Deputy Chief (DC) Mark Koonter said that he believed there were about 60 fire departments from around the state who competed in the firefighter division, as well as thousands of individuals who do the climb without wearing any gear.

The ELFD team included Fire Marshall John Newman, Danielle Fenton, Firefighter Brown, Lt. Nicole Floyd, Firefighter Morrall, Firefighter Kueppers, DC Koonter, Lt. Luce, Capt. Jim Ladiski, Firefighter LaFargue, Firefighter Hogan, Jeremy Hagerman and Robbie Gleason.

DC Koonter was recognized for finishing second in his age group, Lt. Floyd finished first in her age group and Fenton finished second in her age group. The top three times from each team were added for a team score. Gleason, DC Koonter and LaFargue had a combined time of 1 hour and 2 minutes to take sixth place overall.

Learn more about the Fight for Air Climb here. (https://action.lung.org/site/TR?fr_id=27433&pg=entry)
Last chance to see Puffs on stage at East Lansing Hannah Community Center this weekend! Shows are at 7 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Learn more and get tickets at www.cityofeastlansing.com/allofus (https://www.cityofeastlansing.com/812/All-of-us-Express-Childrens-Theatre) .


** Construction Updates: Schedule Change
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The Melrose Avenue / Timberlane Street Project has been pushed back and will now start on Tuesday, Nov. 12. The project will take place over multiple days and is expected to be completed by Friday, Nov. 15. Residents' water will only be affected for one day and a City of East Lansing Engineering Tech will contact the affected residents once they have a better idea of when the actual shut down will take place. Workers may also need to detour some traffic. If this occurs, the City will send a Rave Alert message via Smart911. Sign up at smart911.com (https://www.smart911.com/smart911/ref/reg.action?pa=ingham) .

For the latest updates on construction projects, bookmark
cityofeastlansing.com/construction.


** Drive cautiously and watch for pedestrians, especially in neighborhoods and on residential streets!
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City of East Lansing offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. View the full list of closures on the website (https://cityofeastlansing.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2204) . Additionally, the Human Rights Commission meeting has been canceled due to the holiday.

The Ingham County Veterans Treatment Court will host its 15th anniversary at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC), 819 Abbot Road on Monday, Nov. 11 from 5-7 p.m. Learn more and purchase tickets to support the cause here. (https://cityofeastlansing.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2180)

On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the Downtown Management Board will meet at City Hall, 410 Abbot Road at 3 p.m.

On Wednesday, Nov. 13, the Planning Commission meets at 7 p.m. at the ELHCC with a public hearing to consider approval of a Special Use permit from 213 Ann St. Inc. for expansion into Suite B with alcohol service and conversion of Suite C to be used as a pizza shop in the existing building.

On Thursday, Nov. 14, the Historic District Commission meets at 6 p.m. at the ELHCC and will have public hearing to consider three Certificates of Appropriateness and two Notices to Proceed. View more information here. (https://cityofeastlansing.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=13666&month=11&year=2024&day=14&calType=0)

Bulk Leaf Collection will take place again WEST of Abbot Road next week, beginning on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Remember to leave the leaves at the edge of the street and not IN the street. Regular yard waste collection by request and with a sticker is still available during bulk leaf collection. For more information and to buy stickers online, visit CityofEastLansing.com/YardWaste (https://cityofeastlansing.com/yardwaste)
The City's Transportation Commission seeks applicants for two upcoming vacancies. Learn more and apply here. (https://cityofeastlansing.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2203)

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