Former Waverly Golf Course Property Sold for $2.2 Million

 Mayor Andy Schor today announced the closing of the sale of the former Waverly Golf Course and Michigan Avenue Park for $2.2 million. The 120.46± acre property is located in Lansing Township on the southeast quadrant of the Saginaw St...

Employment Opportunity - Fire Chief

The City of Lansing is seeking a fire chief to lead, plan and direct the fire department. The fire chief reports to the Mayor and is responsible for planning, directing, budgeting, and coordinating the over-all operations and activities of the 24-hour, fu...

Mayor Schor Announces the Launch of Serve Lansing

Statement from Mayor Andy Schor Regarding Lansing Housing Commission's Announcement

Mayor Schor Appoints Loria Hall to the Lansing Housing Commission Board

Mayor Schor Announces eBay’s Retail Revival Program Application Deadline Extended

Mayor Andy Schor Announces RFI for the Reuse and Reactivation of the Lansing City Market Property

Mayor Andy Schor today announced that the Request for Information (RFI) for developed proposal ideas for reactivation of what is currently the Lansing City Market property is now available. Mayor Schor’s team is requesting proposals that include...

Code Inspection Reports Complete at Lansing Housing Commission Properties

Mayor Schor Announces Transformational New Entrepreneurship Program with eBay

(LANSING) – Mayor Andy Schor today announced that the City of Lansing was chosen by global commerce leader eBay as the second city to launch a new transformational program in support of the city’s entrepreneurs and local businesses. Du...

Envision the Future at “Imagine the Avenue”

(LANSING) - Between Monday, August 6th and Saturday, August 11th, the 2000 block of Michigan Avenue will come alive for “Imagine the Avenue,” a popup event, hosted by the City of Lansing, exhibiting temporary, in-place street design ch...

Turner-Dodge House Copper Beech Tree Removal

Mayor Schor Establishes Art and Culture Commission and Announces Members

(LANSING) – Mayor Andy Schor has issued his third Executive Order to establish and create the Mayor’s Art and Culture Commission that will provide expertise, resources and support of arts and culture throughout the city.

“Lans...

Statement from Mayor Andy Schor Regarding Lansing City Market

The Lansing City Market property is an important space on our riverfront. With the removal of the taxpayer subsidy and its upcoming closure, we need to do everything we can to ensure that this space is not vacant for long, and is activated for the future....

Mayor Andy Schor Joins City Leaders from Around the World in Second Class of Leadership Initiative

City of Lansing Celebrates 5 Years of Financial Empowerment

LANSING –Mayor Schor today hosted a celebration of the 5th birthday of the Office of Financial Empowerment (OFE) with a breakfast at The View in Cooley Law School Stadium, sponsored by Fifth Third Bank. The event featured guest speaker Jonathan ...

Mayor Schor Appoints Don Sober to the Lansing Housing Commission Board

Lansing's New Citizen's Academy to Begin this Fall

City Market Public Conversation Set

Capital City Midnight Basketball Program

(LANSING) – Mayor Andy Schor is happy to announce the successful launch of Capitol City Midnight Basketball, which occurred on Friday, June 22^nd and 23^rd  at the Alfreda Schmidt Southside Community Center. This initiative is de...

City Market Land to be Sent to Ballot for Sale Consideration

(LANSING) – Mayor Andy Schor announced today that he is putting all options on the table for the future use of the property where the current Lansing City Market resides. One option will include sale of the land and building so that a private en...

Mayor Schor Announces Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council Members

City of Lansing Fireworks Ordinance and Safety Tips

Fire Investigation at LaRoy Froh

Mayor Andy Schor Presents Six-Month Report

Ellison Brewery to Open in Reo Town this Winter

Lansing, MI – Mayor Andy Schor today announces that Ellison Brewery has plans to open in REO Town later this year. The brewery will be moving into the QD building located at 1314 S. Washington Ave. Rich with history, the building turned 100 year...

Cooling Centers Activated in the Lansing Area

Cooling centers across the Lansing area have been activated to provide residents with a place to go to escape the hot weather. Free rides to Cooling Centers are available for residents with a physical and financial need through CATA, EATRAN, and Clinton A...

54-A District Court Celebrates 50th Anniversary

22nd Annual Mayor's Family Riverwalk Set for Saturday, June 9th

Statement from Mayor Andy Schor Regarding Lansing House Fire

Mayor Schor Names Lansing Fire Department Interim Chief

(LANSING) – Mayor Andy Schor announces today that he has appointed David J. Purchase as Interim Fire Chief for the Lansing Fire Department. Purchase will begin in this role on July 1, 2018. Chief Randall Talifarro, who serves as joint Chief of L...

Mayor Schor to Host Baseballapalooza as Part of Baseball’s “Play Ball Summer”

The U.S. Conference of Mayors is supporting Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, USA Baseball and USA Softball’s initiative to provide play

opportunities to youth in communities across America & Puerto Rico City

LANSING – Ma...

National Dam Safety Awareness Day

 (LANSING) – In honor of National Dam Safety Awareness Day, 2018, the City of Lansing’s Office of Emergency Management will join with the Association of State Dam Safety Organizations (ASDSO) to emphasize the danger of low hea...

2018 Memorial Day Ceremonies in Lansing

(LANSING) – The City of Lansing will honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty with two ceremonies on Saturday, May 26th. Mayor Andy Schor will give remarks at both events.

“I have attended the City of Lansing...

Pine Street Reopened

Infrastructure Improvements Remain a Top Priority for Mayor Andy Schor

(LANSING) – The City of Lansing Public Service Department announces that the Pine Street resurfacing project has been completed ahead of schedule.

“I am thrilled that...

Mayor Andy Schor’s Budget Approved by City Council

Mayor Andy Schor’s Budget Approved by City Council

FY 2019 Budget Includes Plans to Strengthen Neighborhoods, Invest in Infrastructure and Enhance City Efficiencies

(LANSING) – Mayor Andy Schor’s first executive budget, encompa...

Lansing Mayor Andy Schor Selected as One of Nation’s Top Pro-Growth Progressive Leaders

Washington, D.C. - Today, Lansing Mayor Andy Shor was selected as one of nine leaders from across the country to join the NewDEAL (Developing Exceptional American Leaders), a selective national network of state and local leaders led by Honorary Co-Chairs ...

Lansing Fire Chief Randy Talifarro to Resign

(LANSING) – The City of Lansing and East Lansing announce that Fire Chief Randy Talifarro will resign from his position as Lansing Fire Chief effective July 1st, 2018, but will continue to serve as the City of East Lansing Fire Chief. Lansing an...

Pine Street to be Resurfaced

(LANSING) – The City of Lansing Public Service Department announces that Pine Street surface reconstruction will begin on Monday, May 14th. The project is expected to be completed by May 25th.“Pine Street is desperately in need of repa...

Lansing Promise Capital City Classic is Saturday, May 12th

(LANSING) – The first-ever Lansing Promise Capital City Classic Baseball Tournament will be held this Saturday, May 12th at Cooley Law School Stadium in downtown Lansing. Eastern, Everett, Lansing Catholic and Sexton High School will compete in a four-gam...

Grant Funding Awarded to Lansing by HUD

Lansing is receiving the following grants from the Michigan/U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): 

Community Development Block Grant of $2,006,536

A HOME Grant of $794,822

Emergency Solutions Grant of $167,605

Thes...

Adado Riverfront Park Re-Visioning Phase One Complete

Adado Riverfront Park Re-Visioning Phase One Complete

Groundwork Completed for New Permanent Stage

Lansing, Michigan – More than four years in the making, the Adado Riverfront Park stage project has completed phase one. The proje...

Seven Opportunity Zones Announced in Lansing

Seven Opportunity Zones Announced in Lansing

Designation of Opportunity Zones in Lansing will Incent Investment Along Vital Corridors Throughout the City

(LANSING) – Mayor Andy Schor today announced that seven opportuni...

Flooding Disaster Assistance Available for Lansing Home and Business Owners

Flooding Disaster Assistance Available for Lansing Home and Business Owners

(LANSING) – The Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened a Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Lansing to serve victims of the area’s Febru...

Officer Involved Shooting

Officer Involved Shooting

On March 31, 2018 at approximately 10:10 a.m., Lansing Police Department officers were dispatched to the area of Martin Luther King (MLK) and Mary on a report of shots fired. While en route, officers were updated by the ...

Mayor Schor Presents First Executive Budget Recommendation to City Council

Mayor Andy Schor Presents First Executive Budget Recommendation to City Council

Proposed FY 2019 Budget Includes Plans to Strengthen Neighborhoods, Invest in Infrastructure and Enhance City Efficiencies

(LANSING) – Today Mayor Andy Schor u...

City Hall Redevelopment Project Placed on Hold

City Hall Redevelopment Project Placed on Hold

Mayor Andy Schor’s Team to Evaluate Regional Efforts

Lansing, MI – Mayor Andy Schor and his team have decided to pause plans of moving forward with the City Hall project until all of the imp...

Mayor Schor Establishes Diversity Advisory Council

Mayor Schor Establishes Diversity Advisory Council

(LANSING) – Mayor Andy Schor has issued his second Executive Order to establish and create the Mayor’s Diversity Advisory Council that will provide expertise, resources and support in citywide diversity ac...

Lansing Flood Mitigation Efforts Prevent $2.24M in Residential Flood Damage

(LANSING) – Mayor Andy Schor announced today that efforts conducted by the City of Lansing for hazard mitigation during the recent flood emergency saved Lansing residents over $2 million dollars in last month’s flooding.

According to th...

City of Lansing Rescinds State of Emergency

Lansing Mayor Andy Schor rescinds the City of Lansing State of Emergency at 3:00 PM today, March 2, 2018. On February 21, 2018, pursuant to Section 10 of Public Act 390, as amended, a State of Emergency was declared in the City of Lansing in anticipation ...

City of Lansing Sees Significant Improvement in Flooding Situation

The City of Lansing remains under a state of emergency due to flooding in the Lansing area; however, all three rivers have begun to recede. The barrier at Kalamazoo Street and US-127 dramatically reduced the flooding effects in Urbandale neighborhood and ...

City of Lansing has Amended the Recommended Evacuation Order

The City of Lansing remains under a state of emergency due to flooding in the Lansing area, however, evacuated residents may return to their homes if it’s accessible. Both the Sycamore Creek and Red Cedar River have begun to recede. The Grand River is sti...

Mayor and Emergency Management Get Bird's-Eye View of Flooding

Mayor and Emergency Management get Bird’s-Eye View of Flooding

Water is continuing to rise and moving at a dangerous pace

(LANSING) – The City of Lansing remains under a state of emergency due to flooding in the Lansing area. The Grand R...

Street Closure Map Due to Flooding

Stay updated on street closures and flood areas in various neighborhoods throughout the Lansing area with our street closure map.

City of Lansing Flooding Update

City of Lansing Flooding Update

(LANSING) – The City of Lansing remains under a state of emergency due to flooding in the Lansing area. The Grand River, Sycamore Creek and the Red Cedar will have crested, or reached their highest point of water l...

Volunteer & Donation Information for Neighbors Impacted by Flooding

Volunteers who would like to help during the response and recovery efforts can sign up by clicking here. 

Monetary donations for flood victims should be directed to the Red Cross by calling 517-484-7461.

Donation of goods should be dropped off at L...

Road Closures as of 8:40AM on 2/22/18

The following roads are closed due to flooding include: 

•  Jolly from Pennsylvania to Dunckel
• Aurelius from Miller to Cavanaugh
• Pennsylvania from Hazel to Baker
• Lindbergh from Pennsylvania to Mount Hope
• Kalamazoo from Clippert to Homer
• Beech fr...

State of Emergency Declared in Lansing Area due to Flooding

Mayor Andy Schor and Lansing Township Supervisor Diontrae Hayes have declared a State of Emergency in Lansing and Lansing Township due to imminent flooding in various neighborhoods throughout the Lansing area. City officials have recommended that everyone...

Lansing Area Flooding Update

Mayor Andy Schor, Lansing Township Supervisor Diontrae Hayes and the Lansing Office of Emergency Management are recommending evacuation in various neighborhoods due to possible flooding. City Officials recommend that everyone whose home is in the possible...

City Streets Closed due to Weather

We are building a list of streets that are closed due to the weather.

City phone service has been restored, call 517-483-4161 to report street flooding and other issues. 

You can also report water on road through Lansing Connect by choosing the loc...

Flooding Potential for the City of Lansing

With the rain already received, the frozen ground, and the forecasted rain for the next 24 hours, parts of the City of Lansing are expected to see moderate to major flooding in some neighborhoods and business areas.

At the currently forecasted flood levels...

Re-Submittal Opportunity Announced for New City Hall Location

Re-Submittal Opportunity Announced for New City Hall Location

Lansing seeks supplemental proposals from original City Hall RFP Responders

Lansing, MI – The City of Lansing’s efforts to sell the Capital Vista Plaza property and find a new...

54-A District Court Closure

54-A DISTRICT COURT CLOSURE

February 12, 2018

 NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

For Further Information Contact:

NAME Anethia O. Brewer

TITLE Court Administrator

PHONE (517) 483-4538

54-A District Court will be closed to the public on Friday, February ...

Mayor Schor's First Executive Order Approved by Council

Mayor Schor’s First Executive Order Approved by Council

(LANSING) – Tonight, Mayor Schor’s first Executive Order (EO 1) to reorganize citydepartments was approved by City Council. Under EO 1, the Department of Planning andNeig...

City Facilities to Close Early Today Due to Severe Weather

(LANSING) – Due to increased forecasted amounts of snowfall from the National Weather Service, City Hall, 54-A District Court and related city facilities, including community centers, will close at 3:00PM today and all non-essential personnel wi...

City of Lansing Prepared for Snowstorm

(LANSING) – Due to current inclement weather, the City of Lansing Public Service Department will have winter maintenance vehicles on city roads continuously throughout the storm. Main roads are the first priority and residential roads will be ad...

Mayor Schor Gives First State of the City Address

Click here to read the Mayor Schor's Speech.

Click here to watch a the Facebook Live Stream of the Speech.

Google to bring its "Grow with Google" Tour to Lansing

Google to bring its ‘Grow with Google’ Tour to Lansing

Two-day event to help Michiganders gain new, evolving skills needed for jobs in tech and across other industries, and grow their business in the digital economy

LANSING &am...

Mayor Schor's Transition Team Reports Complete

Upon election, Mayor Andy Schor selected an experienced slate of Lansing leaders to lead the transition team. The team put together a report including policy recommendations to the Mayor on education, economic and business development, neighborhoods and p...

City of Lansing Welcomes Women’s March Participants

Mayor Andy Schor today announced that Lansing will be ready to assist with the Women’s March on Sunday, January 21.

Lansing City Hall will be available as a warming center during the event. City Hall will open its doors from 12-2 PM. The first fl...

Lansing Brewing Company Releases the New Mayoral Beer

Lansing Brewing Company- known as Lansing’s Best Brewery voted by the people of Lansing - kept its tradition by releasing a new mayoral beer to honor the city’s new mayor, Andy Schor.

It started with an IPA beer named for the former may...

Mayor Schor Seeks Improved Efficiency through Department Reorganization

Lansing Mayor Andy Schor has issued his first Executive Order, which has been submitted to City Council.

Under EO 1, the Department of Planning and Neighborhood Development would be split into the Department of Economic Development and Planning (DEDP), dir...

Save the Date: State of the City

Mayor Schor will speak about where the city is now, announce exciting developments & present the direction for the future of the city at the State of the City 2018. The speech will be given Wednesday, February 7th, 2018, at Pattengill Academy (626 Mar...

César E. Chávez Avenue Sign Unveiled

Mayor Andy Schor unveiled the new César E. Chávez street signs to replace Grand River Ave. in Old Town.

2018 Mayoral Inauguration Ceremony

2018 Mayoral Inauguration Ceremony from Lansing Public Media on Vimeo.

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City Residents Asked to Avoid Parking on Neighborhood Streets to Facilitate Plowing Operations

Mayor Virg Bernero today asked Lansing residents to avoid parking on unplowed neighborhood streets for the next 48 hours to avoid interfering with the city’s snow clearing operations.

Overnight parking on city streets is already prohibited by ord...

Public Invited to Help Design Proposed Outdoor Amphitheater at Adado Riverfront Park

Mayor Virg Bernero announced today that a series of public charrettes will be held to engage the Lansing community in designing a new, permanent outdoor amphitheater at Adado Riverfront Park. Over the course of two days, the core project team and communit...

Mayor Bernero: City Hall Projects Ready to Roll

After months of due diligence and careful consideration, Mayor Virg Bernero announced today he has selected Chicago-based Beitler Real Estate Services to redevelop the current City Hall site into a new flagship hotel for downtown Lansing. Of the four prop...

Capital Area Veterans Day Observance Set for Saturday, November 11

The City of Lansing, together with the Metro Lansing Veterans Commission, will sponsor the annual Veterans Day observance on Saturday, November 11th at Lansing Catholic High School, located at 501 Marshall Street in Lansing. The event is free and open to ...

2017 Halloween Safety Tips

The Lansing Police Department offers these tips for staying safe on Halloween.

Before you go out:

• Map out your trick or treat route early.
• Establish rendezvous points for your party in case anyone is separated from the group.
• Pick costumes with bright colors ...

Lansing Trick or Treating Set for 6-8pm

Mayor Virg Bernero today announced that the official hours for tomorrow night’s Halloween Trick or Treating are from 6pm until 8pm in the City of Lansing.

At this time there is no rain in the forecast for Tuesday night, but temperatures are expected to be ...

Lansing Leaders Launch Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief Campaign

Mayor Virg Bernero announced today that the City of Lansing will join forces with the Lansing Regional Sister Cities Commission (501c3) to raise funds for Puerto Rico Hurricane Maria Relief.

“The devastation and suffering in Puerto Rico calls for a strong,...

City of Lansing and R. E. Olds Transportation Museum Reach Agreement on Property Sale

Mayor Virg Bernero announced today that his administration has reached an agreement with the R.E. Olds Transportation Museum to sell the city-owned facility to the Museum. The proposed transaction recognizes that the Museum is a non-profit organization de...

Lansing Population Increases for Fourth Straight Year

(LANSING) – According to the latest population estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau,Lansing’s population grew by 1,111 to 116,020 residents as of July 1, 2016 – the fourth increase in as many years. Mayor Bernero hail...

Citizens' Police Academy

CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY KICK-OFF

When:  Thursday, January 24, 2018Where:  LPD Operations Center, 5815 Wise RoadIf you are interested in applying, go to the Programs and select Citizens' Police Academy and fill out an application.