East Lansing City Council Defers Action on Measures Critics Say Would Criminalize Homelessness
A months-long discussion on proposed bans to public camping and loitering in parking areas will continue when the ordinances return to City Council next month.
Councilmember Mark Meadows at the Jan. 20, 2026 East Lansing City Council meeting. At the Feb. 17 council meeting, Meadows motioned to delay a vote on banning public camping and loitering in parking areas. (Brian Wells for ELi)
