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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lansing public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Rental property regulation and code enforcement overhaul
An out-of-state landlord appealed $215 in grass-cutting fees on her Lansing rental, blaming a hospitalized tenant. The committee upheld the fees, signaling that absentee owners are still on the hook for keeping their properties in compliance.
Comprehensive plan update since 2012
Council Member Nevarez Martinez proposed putting money toward updating the citywide comprehensive plan, which hasn't been refreshed in 14 years — the blueprint guiding how Lansing grows and develops.
St. Lawrence Hospital campus historic district study committee
The old St. Lawrence Hospital campus could get a historic district study committee, but first the commission wants to hear from the public. Staff couldn't line up a meeting with the property owner, U-M Health Sparrow, so a public meeting is set for the next regular session — with the Westside and Old Oakland neighborhoods invited.