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City of Lansing Charter
Proposal Heads to
November 4th Ballot
n November 4, 2025, Lansing voters will decide
whether to adopt a modernized City Charter,
Othe result of more than two years of work by the
Lansing City Charter Commission. The Lansing Regional
Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) strongly supports this • Establishing an independent internal auditor
proposal, which strengthens governance, increases reporting directly to City Council.
transparency, and better positions Lansing for long- • Requiring the Mayor to present a strategic plan
term success. each term.
• Allowing “best value” procurement standards.
Since voters authorized the Commission in 2023, • Adding transparency measures such as an online
the LRCC has been actively engaged by submitting tax and debt dashboard.
recommendations, meeting with Commissioners, and
ensuring the business community’s voice was heard. The Vote Yes Lansing 2025 ballot committee supported
We hosted experts, including Dr. Eric Scorsone and by labor and business groups including the Capital City
Dr. Mark Skidmore of Michigan State University, to Labor Program, IAFF Local 421, Plumbers & Pipefitters
present research on best practices in governance and Local 333, IBEW Locals 665 and 352, and the LRCC have
council structures. launched to encourage voter approval.
Key updates include: The LRCC believes this balanced, forward-looking
proposal will benefit residents, businesses, and workers
• Expanding City Council from 8 to 9 members, with alike. On November 4, we urge all Lansing voters to
5 ward and 4 at-large seats. vote YES to move Lansing forward. u
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