Mayor· 2026-2029
Andy Schor
Lansing
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 14
- Total speaking time
- 7:24
- Avg per meeting
- 0:32
- Segments
- 122
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Top issues during term (20)
PILOT Tax Incentives for Affordable and Workforce Housing
The city forgoes full property taxes on participating projects for up to 18 years, though staff couldn't yet quantify the long-term fiscal impact.
Flock license plate reader surveillance
$246,783 state grant with a $160,408.95 local match for theft prevention programs.
Rewrite of the city noise ordinance
Misdemeanor enforcement could mean LPD time and paperwork per complaint, but no direct cost figure was given.
Virtual currency machine licensing
Operators would pay an annual licensing fee; details of the fee amount aren't set in this discussion.
FY2027-2028 budget priorities
The priorities will guide public service spending in fiscal year 2027/28, though no dollar figures are given in the record.
Supportive housing services funding
The funding amount wasn't specified at this meeting.
Office of the Independent Internal Auditor
Creating the auditor office will carry staffing costs, though the exact figure wasn't discussed.
Fair Chance Access to Housing ordinance
Enforcement falls on the City, and violations would be municipal civil infractions.
New City Hall opening and sale of old building
On budget; property transfers to Beitler Group 60 days after last staff vacate.
Make Safe or Demolish order at 1606 Reo Rd.
Demolition or securing costs are typically charged to the property or assessed against it; no specific figure is available.
OPRA tax abatement for 2231 W. Willow Street renovation
The city forgoes some property tax revenue during the abatement period to make the rehab projects pencil out.
Homeless Encampment Sweeps and Winter Shelter
Speakers cited over $350,000 in proposed surveillance spending that they argued should fund housing and shelter instead.
Stop sign and turn restrictions at five intersections
César Chávez Avenue renaming
Renaming would be costly for residents and businesses affected.
Michigan Avenue Corridor 2026 activities update
Could become a budget priority in FY 2027/2028 if the city lacks staff to do the work.
Saginaw Street Corridor 2026 Activities
Costs include mural sponsorships and a vinyl wrap engagement with M3; specific figures were not stated.
MDOT US-127 Phase: I-496 to Lake Lansing Road
The contract cost was not stated in the minutes, though the board directed taxes be removed.
CSO project noise permits (Ottawa Street and 015 South)
Up to $2 million in federal funding could be lost if the CSO 015 South project misses the September deadline.
Unsafe structure at 6031 S. MLK Jr. Blvd.
Estimated repairs run about $4.98 million, which is why demolition is on the table.
Big Red Ball and Legendary Women of Lansing fundraising
Ticket sales fund the event; prior discussion indicated fundraising shortfalls against goals.
Decisions during term (512)
Recorded while Schor was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.