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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lansing public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Parking regulation on the 500 block of W. Ionia Street
A proposed traffic control order would change parking rules along the 500 block of West Ionia Street downtown.
Entheogen decriminalization request
The Lansing Entheogens and Psychedelic Society asked Council to make psilocybin and entheogenic plants the lowest law enforcement priority, following Ann Arbor's 2020 example.
Facility and Street Naming Policy
The City's Public Service Department updated the board on street sign toppers, which stay installed pending board authorization. The board also flagged maintenance needs, including trees at The Point.
LPD Indigenous People's Day Celebration Donation
The police department is accepting donations to fund performers at its 2026 National Indigenous People's Day Celebration. The committee's approval sends the acceptance to the full City Council.
Downtown Lansing, Inc. Board Appointment
Mayor Schor has recommended Christopher Buck of the Gillespie Group for a seat on the Downtown Lansing, Inc. Board through June 2027. The board helps guide downtown revitalization efforts.
Silver Bels Celebration fireworks license
The city's annual downtown Silver Bells fireworks show on November 20 needs its yearly pyrotechnics license, handled by the same contractor as in prior years. It heads to full Council on November 9 once the insurance certificate arrives.
CATA Board reappointment of Eric Tans
Eric Tans returns to the Capital Area Transportation Authority Board through September 2029, keeping continuity in regional transit oversight.