Mayor by Day, Meijer by Night: The Price of Leadership in East Lansing

Low compensation for council members may cause burnout for elected officials and make the elected positions unfeasible for many community members.

Mayor by Day, Meijer by Night: The Price of Leadership in East Lansing
An overview shot of the Jan. 7 City Council meeting. The low compensation received by City Council members may make the positions inaccessible to large sections of the community and cause burnout. (Brian Wells for ELi)