ELi Investigation Shows Unusual Uses of East Lansing Taxes for ‘Nongovernmental’ Charities

Weeks after being advised by Lansing’s deputy mayor that giving cash away to a local charity violates state law, East Lansing’s mayor supported another $5,000 donation by his city. And why did former city manager George Lahanas start two “nongovernmental” charities from City Hall?

ELi Investigation Shows Unusual Uses of East Lansing Taxes for ‘Nongovernmental’ Charities
A drone's-eye view of the main entrance to East Lansing City Hall on Monday, June 5, 2023. (Dylan Lees for ELi)