SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Annual Giving Campaign Update: Help Us Keep the Lights On at ELi!
We are almost 50% of the way toward our $200,000 goal. Donate now and take advantage of matching funds.
Council Floats Regional Strategy Following Deer Management Presentation
The deer management plan and January cull were approved 4-1 at the Nov. 28 meeting.
Overlay Districts, Bias All Broached at Eventful Meeting
City Council heard from 20 members of the community during the public comment portion of Tuesday’s meeting.
East Lansing Homeless Shelter Celebrates 40 Years of Service
As part of the anniversary celebration, a ribbon cutting and open house will be held Thursday at the shelter’s new administrative facilities.
More Work Needed for Use of Force Recommendations; ELPD Being Investigated by State
Facilitators will revise the use of force report and recommendations based on ELIPOC and community feedback.
IN THE COMMUNITY
ELHS Students Paint Murals at East Lansing Elementary Schools
The murals are designed to remind elementary students of the STEP problem solving routine utilized by the school district.
Police Chief Kim Johnson Resigns
In April, the city announced Johnson was being investigated after an internal complaint was filed against him.
Women’s Center Fundraiser sees Participants Rappel Down Boji Tower
The event saw participants rappel 297 feet down the Boji Tower.
Rare Sighting Draws Flock of East Lansing Birders
The sighting was called a “lifer” by one local birder.
ELPS, Schools Statewide Struggle to Build Diverse Teaching Staffs
ELPS is looking to increase the diversity of its staff, as just 12 of the district’s 300 teachers are Black.













