Mayor Schor Celebrates Partnership and Progress in Baker Neighborhood

(LANSING) — Mayor Andy Schor today joined neighbors and community partners to celebrate progress in Lansing's Baker Neighborhood. The City of Lansing’s Department of Neighborhoods + Citizen Engagement works with neighborhoods across La...

Mayor Andy Schor Delivers State of the City 2019 Speech

For more information on Mayor Schor's 2019 State of the City speech, go to lansingmi.gov/sotc2019

Snow Emergency to be Lifted at Midnight on Thursday January 31, 2019

 (LANSING) — Mayor Andy Schor announces that the Snow Emergency will be lifted at midnight on Thursday, January 31, 2019. City Hall, 54-A District Court and city facilities will open for regular business hours Friday, February...

Snow Emergency Remains in Effect

(LANSING)— Due to the continued extreme winter weather, the City of Lansing Snow Emergency remains in effect. City Hall, 54-A District Court and city facilities will remain closed on Thursday, January 31, 2019. All City of Lansing sponsored events and mee...

Snow Emergency Travel Restrictions Back in Effect Wednesday, City of Lansing Closed Due to Weather

(LANSING)— Due to the predicted extreme weather, Mayor Andy Schor has reinstated travel restrictions for the City of Lansing starting at 12:01 a.m., on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. City Hall, 54-A District Court and city facilities will be close...

CART Collections to be Delayed Starting Wednesday, January 30, 2019

(LANSING) – Due to the extreme cold temperatures predicted for tomorrow, Capital Area Recycling and Trash (CART) collections will be delayed by one day starting Wednesday, January 30, 2019. The delay will help minimize city staff and residents&a...

Mayor Andy Schor Amends Snow Emergency Declaration

(LANSING) – Mayor Andy Schor amends Snow Emergency Declaration to lift travel restrictions beginning on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at 6:00 a.m. On-street parking on unplowed streets remains prohibited until the declaration is lifted to ensure saf...

Warming Centers Available in the City of Lansing

Click here for an up-to-date list of warming centers. 

We urge residents to not leave their homes to go out into the cold, unless necessary. These warming centers are for those that absolutely need to be there.

Updates will be made to the list as n...

Mayor Andy Schor Declares Snow Emergency

(LANSING)— Mayor Andy Schor has declared a Snow Emergency for the City of Lansing beginning Monday, January 28, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. City Hall, 54-A District Court and other city facilities are closed. All city events and meetings are cancelled. 

“W...

Mayor Andy Schor Closes Operations due to Predicted Extreme Winter Weather

(LANSING)— Due to the predicted extreme winter weather, City Hall, 54-A District Court and city facilities will be closed on January 28, 2019. All City of Lansing sponsored events or meetings are cancelled.

“Safety is always our number ...

City of Lansing is Prepared for Forecasted Winter Weather

(LANSING) – The City of Lansing is prepared for the forecasted extreme winter weather. The National Weather Service has forecasted a significant winter storm for a large portion of Michigan, including Lansing. Snow accumulations will start after...

Mayor's Executive Order Renames Lansing's Riverfront Improvement Project "Rotary Park"

A major initiative driven by city, community and business leaders to revitalize Lansing's downtown riverfront took another step forward today as Mayor Andy Schor signed an executive order naming park space along the Grand River “Rotary Park."

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Statement from Mayor Schor Regarding Conversion of One-Way Streets to Two-Way Streets Downtown

City of Lansing Introduces $140,000 in First Impressions Program Grants

Mayor Andy Schor Welcomes New Fire Chief to the Lansing Fire Department

Pablo's Mexican Restaurant Plans to Open in REO Town

Outdoor Ice-Skating Rink to Open in Washington Park

The City of Lansing today announced that they will be opening a new ice-skating rink at Washington Park (2516 S. Washington Avenue).

The ice-skating rink is an open-air area with boards, that will be flooded and can be used to skate on when the weather is ...

Statement from Mayor Andy Schor

“We had a very busy first year in office and I am so proud of our accomplishments. 2019 will be as exciting as 2018, and I am looking forward to what’s next. Please join me and my team at the State of the City on Wednesday, February 6th, at Riverwalk Thea...

Groesbeck Golf Course Succeeds with LEPFA's Management

Mayor Schor Announces “Paving the Way” Research and Documentation Project

Mayor's First Annual Coat Drive Kicks-off Saturday, December 1st

Participatory Budget Nights to Begin November 13

Mayor Schor Announces Redevelopment of Vacant Southside Property

City of Lansing has Filed a Complaint Regarding Medical Marihuana Provisioning Center Rules

City of Lansing Trick-or-Treating Set for October 31 from 6-8PM

Statement from Mayor Andy Schor Regarding Electric Scooters in Lansing

Code Inspection Reports Complete at Each Multi-Family Lansing Housing Commission Property

Mayor Andy Schor today announced that the City of Lansing’s Code Enforcement team has completed their inspections at all of the Lansing Housing Commission (LHC) multi-family properties. Earlier this year, LaRoy Froh and South Washington Park ins...

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...

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 financing...

Code Inspection Reports Complete at Lansing Housing Commission Properties

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...

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 the Lansing Office of ...

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...

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...

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 will be rele...

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 addressed as...

Mayor Schor Gives First State of the City Address

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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...

Mayor Andy Schor Delivers State of the City 2019 Speech

Click to read Mayor Andy Schor's State of the City speech for 2019.

Mayor Schor's 2019 State of the City Speech Highlights

Mayor Schor gave his 2019 State of the City speech. Click to read the overview of the speech!