A Year in Review: What ELi Covered in 2023
With the year coming to an end, we look back at top stories and issues in the City of East Lansing.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Ask ELi: Could East Lansing Be Punished by the Federal Government for its Sanctuary City Status?
In 2023, the East Lansing City Council passed a resolution declaring itself a sanctuary city. The resolution reaffirmed policies the city has been practicing for decades.
City Hall to be Moved?
The city will seek proposals for a new building to relocate city hall to, a site to construct a new city hall or renovations to improve the current site.
Grove Street Housing Proposal Back in Front of Council
Council held a public hearing on a rezoning request from Hagan Realty.
ELPD Cracks “Grandparents Scam”
The victim of the scheme received a call from an individual posing as her distressed 16-year-old granddaughter.
Graffiti at MAC May Have Referenced UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting, Spurs Enhanced Security
Meridian Township police are investigating the graffiti.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Cathy DeShambo, a Steward of Spaces and Spirit in East Lansing, Retires
DeShambo spent 13 years working for the City of East Lansing before retiring last week
ELPL Board Picks Chrissie Evaskis-Garrett as Interim Director
Evaskis-Garrett has been serving as the ELPL collections team leader.
AI Overuse Alarms East Lansing Teachers, Prompts Policy Overhaul
This headline was written by ChatGPT.
East Lansing Residents Can Now Claim Share of $8M Settlement From “Franchise Fee” Lawsuit
Residents can visit eastlansingelectricsettlement.com to submit a claim.
ELPL Considering Two Internal Candidates to Serve as Interim Director
ELPL Experience Team Leader Elizabeth Kish and Collections Team Leader Chrissie Evaskis-Garrett were interviewed for the position.