SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
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.
Court of Appeals Rules for City of East Lansing in BWL Case, Saving the City a Bundle
ELi’s brings you the story behind this important win for the city.
IN THE COMMUNITY
ELPL Board Revises Code of Conduct, Selects Consultant
Eleven library staff members spoke about their jobs and responsibilities, stressing “libraries work because we do.” The union staff is currently in contract negotiations.
ELPS Approves Budget, Celebrates Accomplishments
Six retiring educators and staff and the Michigan Lottery Educator of the Year recipient were all recognized during the June 12 meeting.
All-Community March in Downtown East Lansing Celebrates Juneteenth
A small but spirited crowd gathered to recognize the day in 1863 the last enslaved African Americans learned they were free.
Council Hears From Public on Wide Array of City Topics (UPDATED)
In other business, employee retention bonuses were unanimously approved, sidewalk repair assessments were stretched out and naming of a city art studio after a woman got support.
ELHS Running Track Open to Public on Weekdays
A local resident pushed the school district to open the facility for regular public use.













