East Lansing City Council to Vote on Controversial Camping and Loitering Ordinances Tonight

The proposed public camping and loitering bans drew hours of condemnation from residents at a meeting earlier this month, and could be adopted by the East Lansing City Council at its meeting tonight.

East Lansing City Council to Vote on Controversial Camping and Loitering Ordinances Tonight
East Lansing Mayor Erik Altmann at the Jan. 20, 2026 City Council meeting. (Brian Wells for ELi)