Posted on: April 7, 2021
(LANSING) – Mayor Andy Schor today announced that the Department of Neighborhoods and Citizen Engagement partnered with COGL, a network of regional Pastors, to host a successful storm drain cleanup event in Baker Neighborhood. 25 volunteers (age...
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Posted on: March 31, 2021
Mayor Andy Schor today announced that the City of Lasing’s Parks and Recreation Department was recognized by the Michigan Recreation and Parks Association (mParks) with several awards during their annual conference earlier this year. mParks repr...
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Posted on: March 26, 2021
The City of Lansing today announced that the rehabilitation assessment report of the historic Moores Park Pool conducted by WTA Architects is now complete. WTA’s report includes data regarding the probable cost of proper rehabilitation of the po...
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Posted on: March 24, 2021
Mayor Andy Schor today announced that the City of Lansing plans to move forward to create healthier, safer, more cost-effective municipal building infrastructure as part of an ongoing sustainability improvement plan. The City will partner with Johnson Con...
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Posted on: March 22, 2021
Mayor Andy Schor today submitted his fourth Executive Budget Recommendation for the City’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 covering July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. The Budget reflects the priorities of Lansing and includes strategic investment in strengthening ...
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Posted on: March 19, 2021
Mayor Andy Schor today announced that the Lansing Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) 2020 Annual Report is available, and highlights critical economic work completed over the last year.
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Posted on: March 18, 2021
Mayor Andy Schor today announced that the City of Lansing will extend its 2020 City of Lansing income tax filing deadline from April 30, 2021, to June 1, 2021. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS has pushed back the federal tax filing deadline to May 17...
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Posted on: March 16, 2021
Mayor Andy Schor today announced that he has joined a bipartisan coalition of Mayors from across the country to support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act. Through the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Schor has signed on to a letter urging the U.S. Hous...
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Posted on: March 15, 2021
Mayor Andy Schor today announced that Capital Area Recycling and Trash (CART) will begin curbside yard waste collection on April 19, 2021. Prior to the start of curbside collection, CART will provide residents with a drop-off site location for yard waste....
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Posted on: March 10, 2021
Mayor Andy Schor and the City of Lansing are proud to support Lansing Built to Last, a startup competition that invites all entrepreneurs and idea-makers to submit disaster-resistant business proposals for the opportunity to win a year’s worth o...
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Posted on: March 9, 2021
Mayor Andy Schor today announced that the City of Lansing is asking for your help to name its snow plow trucks.
“Now that residents know where our snow plows are, we need to give them names. The creative Lansing community has the opport...
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Posted on: March 2, 2021
Mayor Andy Schor today announced that the second round of Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 City of Lansing Arts Project Grants totaling $42,500 were awarded to five local arts and cultural organizations. These grants are funded through the City of Lansing and admini...
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Posted on: February 17, 2021
Mayor Andy Schor today announced that 50 small businesses located in the City of Lansing have been awarded a Small Business Survival Grant from the state of Michigan. In late December 2020, the State of Michigan allocated $55 million to implement the Mich...
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Posted on: February 17, 2021
Mayor Andy Schor today announced that the City of Lansing will temporarily suspend its enforcement of the 24-hour sidewalk clearing Snow Ordinance due to forecasted extreme cold temperatures. The ordinance is suspended immediately, and property owners are...
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Posted on: February 16, 2021
In response to the winter weather and significant snow accumulation, Capital Area Recycling and Trash collection will be delayed by one day this week starting today, Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Residents may leave their carts at the curbside unt...
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Posted on: February 11, 2021
Mayor Andy Schor today announced that the Mayor’s Racial Justice & Equity Alliance (MRJEA) will host a Community Update on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. Several committees will present an overview of what they have been working o...
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Posted on: February 8, 2021
Mayor Andy Schor today announced that the City of Lansing is expected to receive approximately $27,278,000 in federal dollars for emergency rental assistance for Lansing area residents adversely affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. The City of ...
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Posted on: February 4, 2021
Mayor Andy Schor yesterday announced that the Lansing CARES Small Business Assistance Program is accepting pre-applications. For-profit businesses located in the City of Lansing that have been affected by COVID-19 may apply for easily forgivable loans of ...
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Posted on: January 28, 2021
Mayor Andy Schor today announced the opportunity for proposals to be submitted for several City-owned properties to be redeveloped. The previously announced Build Lansing program properties have been available on the City of Lansing website, and the City ...
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Posted on: January 26, 2021
In partnership with the City of Lansing, the Community Foundation is bringing a synthetic ice skating rink to downtown Lansing. The rink will be over 3300 square feet and installation is targeted for early February.
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Posted on: January 19, 2021
Mayor Andy Schor today announced that the City of Lansing will be joining Washington, D.C., and other cities around the country, in a lighting ceremony to remember and honor the lives that have been lost to COVID-19 by illuminating City Hall and other Cit...
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Posted on: January 16, 2021
“In light of expected demonstrations at the Capitol Building this Sunday, I urge everyone to avoid coming to the Capitol and surrounding area. Downtown Lansing residents should consider planning ahead to stay inside and avoid this demonstration....
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Posted on: January 13, 2021
The City of Lansing today announced that it will participate in the Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) Work Share program to help address negative financial impacts as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The City previously participated in the Work Share ...
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Posted on: January 12, 2021
Mayor Andy Schor today announced that he will be returning his automatic pay raise to the City of Lansing in 2021. Additionally, City of Lansing department directors will not receive an annual raise. Teamsters Local 243 Clerical, Technical, Professional U...
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Posted on: January 11, 2021
Mayor Andy Schor today signed Executive Order 2021-01 stating that Lansing City Hall and City owned buildings will remain closed to the public until further notice, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. City Hall and City buildings will remain accessible to the p...
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Posted on: January 8, 2021
Mayor Andy Schor today announced the following appointments to City of Lansing Boards and Commissions. All nominees have been vetted by the City of Lansing and meet the qualifications as required by City Charter.
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Posted on: January 7, 2021
On January 6, 2021, the Lansing Police Department (LPD) and the Lansing Fire Department (LFD) responded to a report of a suspected deceased person at the “Back 40” homeless encampment located in the 600 block of E. Shiawassee. Upon arr...
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Posted on: January 7, 2021
Mayor Andy Schor today announced that the City of Lansing submitted its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) on time to the Michigan Department of Treasury. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 adopted budget, covering July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020, wa...
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Posted on: January 5, 2021
Mayor Andy Schor today announced that ten City of Lansing employees will assist with COVID-19 vaccine distribution beginning this week. The employees will help by providing traffic control and registration assistance while local first responders and front...
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Posted on: December 28, 2020
Mayor Andy Schor today announced that the City of Lansing has been named a Bronze-Level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists. Lansing joins 485 other communities across the country in the movement for safer streets and better bi...
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Posted on: December 23, 2020
Mayor Andy Schor and City of Lansing’s Union leadership today jointly resolved to maintain retiree healthcare at current benefit levels.
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Posted on: December 22, 2020
Mayor Andy Schor today signed Executive Directive 2020-03 establishing the ways in which the City of Lansing will further its commitment to fair and bias-free treatment of all people. This directive is the next step in creating the City’s Racial...
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Posted on: December 21, 2020
Mayor Andy Schor today announced his appointment of DeLisa Fountain as Lansing’s next Director of the Department of Neighborhoods and Citizen Engagement (DNCE). Fountain currently serves as the Neighborhood Resource Coordinator in DNCE, as well ...
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Posted on: December 17, 2020
Mayor Andy Schor today was joined by City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Director Brett Kaschinske, Ingham County Board of Commissioners Chair Bryan Crenshaw, and Ingham County Parks Commissioner Cherry Hamrick, to cut the ribbon for repairs completed ne...
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Posted on: December 11, 2020
The City of Lansing and Arts Council Greater Lansing are proud to announce round-one FY2021 City of Lansing Arts and Culture Arts Projects Grants totaling $40,000 to two local arts and cultural organizations. These grants are funded through the City of La...
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Posted on: December 4, 2020
Mayor Andy Schor today announced that he will lead a free Small Business Webinar with American Management Services, a founding member of the Partner America™ Program created by the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) Small Business and Entrepreneur...
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Posted on: December 3, 2020
Mayor Andy Schor today announced that the City of Lansing will host Holiday Nights of Lights at Frances Park (2701 Moores River Dr. Lansing, MI) every weekend in December from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., starting December 4, 2020. Holiday Nights of Lights wil...
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Posted on: November 30, 2020
Mayor Andy Schor today announced that both the project plan and lease agreements for the Lansing Shuffleboard & Social Club, the proposed redevelopment at the former City Market building, has received approval by the Lansing City Council.
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Posted on: November 19, 2020
Mayor Andy Schor today announced that the City of Lansing has elevated Guadalupe Ayala to the position of Diversity Officer in the Human Relations and Community Services Department. In this role, Ayala will lead implementation of the Mayor’s Rac...
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Posted on: November 16, 2020
Mayor Andy Schor today announced that on-street metered parking in the City of Lansing will be free of charge beginning Monday, November 23, 2020, until Friday, January 1, 2021. On-street parking maximums will continue to be monitored and ticketed. Visito...
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Posted on: November 12, 2020
ity of Lansing leaders met virtually with local, regional and national investors to outline investment “Opportunity Zones” that will increase the quality of life for residents in Lansing, as well as cities across state of Michigan.&...
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Posted on: November 5, 2020
Mayor Andy Schor announced that the City of Lansing Fire Department and the Lansing School District have partnered to launch the Lansing School District Fire Academy, a cadet program for high school students. This program began operation at the beginning ...
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Posted on: October 30, 2020
Mayor Andy Schor today signed Executive Order 2020-06 stating that Lansing City Hall and City owned buildings will remain closed to the public until January 11, 2021, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. City Hall and City buildings will remain accessi...
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Posted on: October 27, 2020
The City of Lansing passed Emergency Ordinance 1269, requiring compliance with public health orders, during last night’s City Council meeting. The ordinance will go into effect immediately and will remain in place for sixty days.
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Posted on: October 22, 2020
Mayor Andy Schor today announced that the City of Lansing has released its first Climate Action Plan for City operations. As a part of the plan, Mayor Schor has issued an Executive Order to establish and create the Mayor’s Advisory Commission on...
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Posted on: October 15, 2020
(LANSING) – Mayor Andy Schor today announced that official hours for trick-or-treating in the City of Lansing are on Saturday, October 31, 2020, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Michigan Department of Health and Human S...
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Posted on: October 9, 2020
Lansing Mayor Andy Schor today announced that the Mayor’s Arts and Culture Commission (MAACC) has submitted its annual report per its Charter. The report outlines the MAACC’s 2020 achievements and how they plan to achieve their 2021 go...
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Posted on: October 6, 2020
Mayor Andy Schor today announced that in response to City Council’s repeal of the overnight parking ban ordinance, the City of Lansing will be issuing full refunds to anyone that purchased an overnight parking permit.
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Posted on: October 1, 2020
Mayor Andy Schor today announced that the City of Lansing will restore $2.5 million to its general fund balance after successfully completing and submitting Affordable Care Act (ACA) forms that had not been filed in previous years.
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Posted on: September 28, 2020
Mayor Andy Schor today announced that the City of Lansing will be awarded $4,589,940 in Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction grant program funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. With these funds, the City will be able to address lead h...
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Posted on: September 25, 2020
The City of Lansing announced today that it will save approximately $8 million annually by making reforms to retiree healthcare plans. Lansing’s unfunded pension and retiree healthcare liability is currently $736.6 million.
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Posted on: September 21, 2020
Mayor Andy Schor today announced his appointment of Desiree A. Kirkland as Lansing’s next Treasurer and Income Tax Administrator. Ms. Kirkland will begin her role as Treasurer on Monday, September 28, 2020.
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Posted on: September 8, 2020
Mayor Andy Schor today announced plans to lease the former Lansing City Market building to Detroit Rising Development (DRD). DRD proposes to transform the site into the Lansing Shuffleboard & Social Club, a hub housing food, drink, games, community cl...
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Posted on: September 3, 2020
Mayor Andy Schor today announced the implementation of Operation Slow Down, a program designed to reduce speeding and reckless driving behaviors on Lansing streets. The City of Lansing has recently heard from an increased number of residents who have expr...
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Posted on: September 2, 2020
More than 300 Lansing high school graduates have been awarded scholarships through the Lansing Promise program in concert with a range of financial empowerment supports and services as part of the new BOLD (Believe, Optimize, Learn, Dream) Lansing initiat...
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Posted on: September 1, 2020
Mayor Andy Schor today announced major savings for the City of Lansing after the administration introduced a number of purchasing card (p-card) reforms since he took office in January 2018.
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Posted on: August 27, 2020
Mayor Andy Schor today announced the appointment of Greg Martin EFO, CFOD, as Interim Chief of the Lansing Fire Department. Martin will begin his role on Monday, September 28, 2020. Martin previously served as the Lansing Fire Department’s Chief...
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Posted on: August 26, 2020
Mayor Andy Schor today announced that the Mayor’s 20th Annual Senior Activities Fair will be held as a drive-thru event on Thursday, August 27, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Schmidt Community Center parking lot (5825 Wise Road).&...
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Posted on: August 25, 2020
Mayor Andy Schor today announced that the City of Lansing is partnering with the Lansing School District to provide workspace during school hours for children of qualifying working Lansing School District families. The Lansing Parks and Recreation Departm...
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Posted on: August 10, 2020
Mayor Andy Schor today announced that the Mayor’s 20th Annual Senior Activities Fair will be held as a drive-thru event on Thursday, August 27, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Schmidt Community Center parking lot (5825 Wise Road).&...
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Posted on: August 5, 2020
As Congress debates the next round of Coronavirus relief funding, Mayor Andy Schor today released the following statement:
“The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact here in Lansing and in all cities, big and small, across the count...
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Posted on: July 30, 2020
Mayor Andy Schor today announced that the City of Lansing, in partnership with the Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL), will participate in the 2020 Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, a national non-profit community service program.&...
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Posted on: July 29, 2020
Mayor Andy Schor today announced that the City of Lansing has installed a FitLot, an outdoor fitness park, just north of Rotary Park on the Lansing River Trail, near downtown Lansing. The City of Lansing was chosen by AARP in a competitive application pro...
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Posted on: July 27, 2020
The City of Lansing has extended the deadline for proposals for a new public art piece to be located in the northeast corner of Reutter Park in downtown Lansing. The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) awarded the City of Lansing a Public Art for Com...
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Posted on: July 23, 2020
Mayor Andy Schor today announced that the City of Lansing has initiated the development of a long-term Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan. Attorney Teresa Bingman, an expert consultant on racial justice and equity, is leading the process and working wit...
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Posted on: July 22, 2020
I am so sad to hear of the passing of Dr. Eva Evans. Dr. Evans is a legend in Lansing, especially in our schools. She was a classroom teacher, building administrator, division director, assistant superintendent and the first female deputy superintendent o...
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Posted on: July 20, 2020
As previously announced, the City of Lansing income tax filing deadline has changed to July 31, 2020, to align with the IRS and state of Michigan filing deadlines.
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Posted on: July 16, 2020
Mayor Andy Schor today announced that the City of Lansing will host a series of virtual community input meetings regarding racial justice, equity and the Lansing Police Department’s budget. Expert Consultant Teresa Bingman is working with the Ma...
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Posted on: July 9, 2020
The Arts Council of Greater Lansing is pleased to announce the opening of City of Lansing’s Arts Projects Grants. The grants support projects that contribute to the enhancement and continued transformation of the City of Lansing ensuring it rema...
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Posted on: July 9, 2020
Mayor Andy Schor today announced the appointment of Robert Widigan as the Finance Director for the City of Lansing. Widigan will manage the Finance Department, oversee short-term and long-term fiscal planning and operations of the City, prepare revenue pr...
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Posted on: July 7, 2020
Mayor Andy Schor today announced the promotion of Judy Kehler to serve as Lansing’s next Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). As CSO, Kehler will continue to look at short-term expenditures and long-term debts, as well as review and evaluate other proc...
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Posted on: July 7, 2020
Local meteorologists are predicting heat index temperatures in the mid to upper nineties for this week, triggering this year’s first activation of the It’s a Cool Thing to Do program starting Tuesday, July 7, 2020, through Th...
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Posted on: June 30, 2020
(LANSING) – Mayor Andy Schor today announced that Nicholas Tate will serve as the City of Lansing’s Deputy Mayor for Operations and Chief of Staff effective July 1, 2020. Tate will oversee all internal operations including management o...
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Posted on: June 26, 2020
The City of Lansing announced a request for proposals (RFP) for a new public art piece to be located in the northeast corner of Reutter Park in downtown Lansing. The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) awarded the City of Lansing a Public Art for Com...
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Posted on: June 18, 2020
Greetings from The Lansing Juneteenth Committee and Lansing Mayor Andy Schor:
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Posted on: June 17, 2020
The City of Lansing today announced that 12 businesses were awarded a $5,000 COVID-19 Rescue Fund Grant during phase two of the City of Lansing’s Small Business Recovery Program. The City of Lansing and the LEDC created the Rescue Fund as an eme...
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Posted on: June 8, 2020
Mayor Andy Schor, Police Chief Daryl Green, and Human Relations and Community Services (HRCS) Director Kim Coleman today announced that they have asked the Lansing City Council to move $170,000 of available remaining dollars in the current fiscal year (FY...
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Posted on: June 1, 2020
Mayor Andy Schor has declared a curfew for the City of Lansing effective immediately.
“I am issuing a curfew for the evening of Monday, June 1st, that will take effect immediately and continue until 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning. Thankfully, we h...
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Posted on: June 1, 2020
Mayor Andy Schor has declared a curfew for the City of Lansing effective immediately.
“I am issuing a curfew for the evening of Monday, June 1st, that will take effect immediately and continue until 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning. Thankfully, we h...
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Posted on: May 31, 2020
Mayor Andy Schor has declared a curfew for the City of Lansing effective immediately.
“The rally this afternoon was peaceful and respectful, and focused on expressing anger and frustration with police brutality and racial injustice. I w...
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Posted on: May 28, 2020
We’ve sustained losses before and it is a fact of life that we’ll sustain more as we journey through life, but the sun shines a little less today. Jack was a friend; not only to both Erin and I but to the entire City of Lansing. His ne...
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Posted on: May 28, 2020
Mayor Andy Schor today announced that the City of Lansing’s Community Response Cabinet has launched a new OneLansing website dedicated to Lansing’s COVID-19 relief effort. Mayor Schor convened the Community Response Cabinet when the CO...
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Posted on: May 22, 2020
Mayor Andy Schor today announced that the members of the Capital Region Housing Collaborative (CRHC) have worked together to create a COVID-19 Mid-Michigan Housing Resource Guide to help those facing financial hardship due to the economic impact of the CO...
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Posted on: May 22, 2020
Mayor Andy Schor today announced that the City of Lansing has received a $210,000 grant through the state of Michigan’s Financially Distressed Cities, Villages and Townships (FDCVT) Grant Program. The City of Lansing applied for dollars for both...
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Posted on: May 19, 2020
Mayor Andy Schor today announced that the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) Board approved the Red Cedar Renaissance Brownfield Redevelopment Plan application.
“With today’s approval from the Michigan Strategic Fund Board, I am t...
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Posted on: May 18, 2020
In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, the City of Lansing’s trash and recycling collection will be delayed by one day beginning on Monday, May 25, 2020, and through the rest of the week.
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Posted on: May 15, 2020
The City of Lansing today announced its plans to resume parking operations citywide. The plan will help support businesses as they reopen their doors, as well as downtown workers as they begin to return to their place of employment.
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Posted on: May 13, 2020
The City of Lansing today announced that the following events and programs have been canceled or adjusted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Posted on: May 12, 2020
The City of Lansing today announced that some employees will be given the option to apply to take voluntary furlough. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous economic impact on cities across the state including the City of Lansing. Offering voluntary f...
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Posted on: May 7, 2020
Mayor Andy Schor announced the recipients of the Neighborhood Grant Program, as recommended by the Mayor’s Neighborhood Advisory Board, during a Facebook Live broadcast with Department of Neighborhoods + Citizen Engagement (DNCE) Director Andi C...
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Posted on: May 1, 2020
The City of Lansing today announced the businesses awarded a $10,000 COVID-19 Rescue Fund Grant during phase one of the City of Lansing’s Small Business Recovery Program. The City of Lansing and the Lansing Economic Development Corporation (LEDC...
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Posted on: April 30, 2020
The City of Lansing today announced that curbside collection of residential yard waste will begin Monday, May 4, 2020. Due to the large amount of yard waste that residents have at the curbside already, it is likely that collection will not take place on t...
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Posted on: April 29, 2020
The City of Lansing is aware that a series of demonstration events are planned for Thursday, April 30, in downtown Lansing. Multiple groups have indicated they will hold protests on the Capitol Lawn beginning around 9:00 a.m. The Lansing Police Department...
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Posted on: April 22, 2020
Mayor Andy Schor today announced the promotion of Lori Welch as the City of Lansing’s first Sustainability Manager. As announced during his 2020 State of the City Address, the City of Lansing created this new position to maintain, review and hel...
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Posted on: April 17, 2020
The City of Lansing’s Capital Area Recycling and Trash (CART) yard waste collection service will resume in two phases, following the latest “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order from Governor Gretchen Whitmer which now allow...
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Posted on: April 17, 2020
Michigan residents always have the right to protest at the Capitol Building, but they do not have the right to violate the rights of City of Lansing workers and residents.
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