SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
EL Mayor, Interim City Manager Claim Racism is Behind Anonymous Complaint
City Council approves hiring an independent attorney to investigate the allegations.
Police Use Court Order to Detain Man Who’s Been Troubling People Downtown
The staff at Blue Owl Coffee contacted ELPD after numerous high-stress encounters with the man.
Council Releases Anonymous Complaint Targeting Mayor and DEI Director for Overreach; Investigation to Follow
The anonymous complaint has been released, as has a statement from Council.
Council Looks to Cast Wide Net in City Manager Search, Find Candidate With Public Safety Experience
An executive recruiter from MML, who will lead the search, laid out the hiring timeline.
East Lansing Council Looking for “Independent” Legal Review of Anonymous Complaint
ELi connects the dots on a surprise pair of agenda items.
IN THE COMMUNITY
ELHS Running Track Open to Public on Weekdays
A local resident pushed the school district to open the facility for regular public use.
Young and Old(er) Are Jumping Into the Sport of Pickleball
The official grand opening of the renovated Patriarche Park pickleball facility is Thursday but, once the nets went up last week, there was no stopping the enthusiasts from playing.
East Lansing to Celebrate Juneteenth This Sunday (June 18)
Council is encouraging organizations to post copies of General Order No. 3 and encouraging individuals to join the June 18 celebration.
Dan Bollman and Mark Meadows Are Running for City Council
So far, there are three confirmed candidates for the three open seats this November.
East Lansing Resident John Metzler to be Honored by Peace Education Center
The annual meeting is a chance to celebrate the center’s work and honor community members and students.













