Summary
The council formally opposed a federal rule that could leave noncitizens out of the census count and drop race/ethnicity questions — which would cost Lansing federal dollars and distort redistricting.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
An undercount could cost the city federal and state funding tied to population for a decade.
✅Who benefits
All residents who rely on census-driven funding and representation.
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