The Lansing Charter Commission is looking to educate neighbors on proposed changes to the city charter before it goes up for a vote this November.
- The Lansing Charter Commission unanimously agreed to keep the strong mayor form of government.
- The proposal would increase the number of city council members from eight to nine to avoid ties in votes.
- If approved by voters on November 4, most changes would go into effect January 1, 2026.
WATCH: LANSING LEADERS HOLD INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO CITY CHARTER
Lansing leaders hold informational meeting on proposed changes to city charter
“Unanimously we agreed to keep the strong mayor form of government. We’re also increasing the number of council members from eight to nine,” said Lansing Charter Commission Chair Brian Jeffries.
Jeffries says adding an extra council member will help avoid ties in votes on council items.
One neighbor opposed plans to put every city office up for election at the same time starting in 2029…