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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lansing public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
FY 2026-27 City Budget Adoption
The committee's wish list for next budget cycle includes $100,000 for speed bumps, two more code enforcement officers, field tech for inspectors, and three new police officers.
Essential Services Millage Restoration on November Ballot
The city's operating millage expires December 31, 2026, and this ballot renewal keeps police, fire, road and sidewalk funding at current levels. If it fails, roughly $11.6 million could come out of a $185 million operating budget.
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 City Budget and Budget Policies
The city's proposed spending plan includes new firefighters, police detention staff, code officers, 311 agents, and solid waste operators, plus new fees across departments. Council will shape it before adoption in May.