Panel splits 6-3 for ending Lansing City Charter ballot requirement every 12 years
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 18—Since 1987, Lansing voters have had the option to establish a charter commission at the ballot box every 12 years.
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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 …
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.
Lansing Charter Commission uanimously backs strong mayor, debates Council make up
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23 — Lansing city charter review commissioners voted last night to maintain the existing strong mayor form of government before heatedly debating the ideal size and makeup of …
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.
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What’s the right size, makeup of Lansing City Council? Citizens weigh in at Charter Revision Commission meeting
WEDNESDAY, July 17 — Changing the makeup of the Lansing City Council was a popular topic last night at the biweekly Charter Revision Commission at City Hall.
Schor seeks LBGTQ inclusion in the Lansing city charter
WEDNESDAY, July 3 — Mayor Andy Schor has weighed in for the first time on changes he’d like made to the city charter, which the review commission made public at its meeting last …
Lansing Revision Charter Commission moves forward with public engagement ideas
WEDNESDAY, June 19 — The Lansing Charter Commission is moving forward with a plan to solicit public outreach through 48,000 mailers to households with at least one registered voter.
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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 …
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.
Lansing Charter Commission uanimously backs strong mayor, debates Council make up
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23 — Lansing city charter review commissioners voted last night to maintain the existing strong mayor form of government before heatedly debating the ideal size and makeup of …
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. …
What’s the right size, makeup of Lansing City Council? Citizens weigh in at Charter Revision Commission meeting
WEDNESDAY, July 17 — Changing the makeup of the Lansing City Council was a popular topic last night at the biweekly Charter Revision Commission at City Hall.
Schor seeks LBGTQ inclusion in the Lansing city charter
WEDNESDAY, July 3 — Mayor Andy Schor has weighed in for the first time on changes he’d like made to the city charter, which the review commission made public at its meeting last …
Lansing Revision Charter Commission moves forward with public engagement ideas
WEDNESDAY, June 19 — The Lansing Charter Commission is moving forward with a plan to solicit public outreach through 48,000 mailers to households with at least one registered voter. …