Lansing charter panel debates requiring a commission vote every 12 years
By TYLER SCHNEIDER WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4 — A key recommendation that could come out of the city of Lansing Charter Commission is amending — and even eliminating — the provision …
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Residents trying to save old Eastern High School fight on
TUESDAY, Dec. 13 — Efforts to save the old Eastern High School building are still on the table, according to seven speakers at last night’s City Council meeting.
Lansing charter commissioners support removing restriction barring candidates with felony convictions from holding public office
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 13 — Lansing Charter Commission members voted unanimously Tuesday to allow some candidates with felony convictions to run for or be appointed to public office.
Schor proposes a way to settle city elections in the primary
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 9 — Mayor Andy Schor would like to eliminate General Election races for city positions when the winner in a primary race with more than two candidates surpasses 50% of the vote.
Lansing residents ask charter commissioners to consider ethical investment clause
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11 — Advocates of amending the Lansing City Charter to include a clause requiring “ethical investment” presented their proposal to the city’s Charter Commission last night.
Charter Commission hears concerns over BWL, board and commission appointment process
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 28 — The Lansing Board of Water & Light’s decision to approve rate increases through 2025 loomed large over last night’s Charter Commission meeting. …
Lansing Charter Commission settles on law firm, zips through another charter chapter
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 14 — The Lansing Charter Commission took a major step forward in its revision process last night when members decided to hire the Grand Rapids-based law firm Cummings, McClorey, …
East Lansing City Council adds disclaimer to controversial housing proposal on General Election ballot
FRIDAY, Aug. 2 — The East Lansing City Council split the baby Wednesday over a proposal to add a description to a controversial housing proposal that will appear on the Nov. 5 General Election Ballot.
Whitmer, Hertel hit abortion as campaign issue at Lansing event
WEDNESDAY, June 12 — Congressional candidate Curtis Hertel Jr., who is trying to make it to one end of Pennsylvania Avenue, got a boost today from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who many think has an eye on a job at the other end.
Lansing charter review commissioners disagree on how to elicit input
WEDNESDAY, June 5 — Lansing’s Charter Revision Commission experienced growing pains in its second meeting yesterday as commissioners struggled and failed to agree on a list of community stakeholders they would like to see weigh in on potential changes to the charter.