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Council Member, Ward 2· 2026-2029

Deyanira Nevarez Martinez

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Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
32
Total speaking time
1:39:24
Avg per meeting
3:06
Segments
1183

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Top issues during term (17)(Parks Rec)

high↑Aug 2026[17]

Anishinaabe Park Proposal

The group says its grant strategy requires project approval before grant applications, and the LEDC called the RFP incomplete on financing.

medium↓Sep 2026[16]

Big Red Ball and Legendary Women of Lansing fundraising

Ticket sales fund the event; prior discussion indicated fundraising shortfalls against goals.

medium↓Sep 2026[10]

Michigan Walk of Fame revival

About $100 per plaque if installed with a sidewalk project; funded through fundraising.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Art for City Hall artist selection

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Commission priority setting

medium↓Jul 2026[10]

Turner Mini Park Old Town Grant

Grant funding for the mini park is on hold until September.

low↓Sep 2026[5]

MHPN historic preservation conference coming to East Lansing in 2027

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Citywide park capital improvements

Grants from MEDC and others are helping fund court and fountain projects.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Reutter Park Fountain restoration ($1.5M grant)

Brings up to $1.5 million in grant funds, with matches already set aside in the parks capital budget.

low↓Aug 2026[5]

Groesbeck Golf Course delayed kitchen inspection

An estimated $10,000 loss in rounds plus lost concession revenue while the kitchen sat idle.

high↓Mar 2026[3]

Parks and Recreation: Moores Park Pool, Fees, and Community Center

Funding sources for the required changes are still being identified.

low↓Aug 2026[2]

Fireworks display at Frances Park

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

Marshall basketball courts construction

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

BMX starting gate ramp at Gier Park

Grant funding will support the BMX starting gate ramp.

low↓Jul 2026[2]

Country Club of Lansing fireworks display

low↓Aug 2026[2]

Public art on Saginaw Street traffic cabinet

medium↓Aug 2026[2]

Neighborhood art installations proposed by Arts Council

Decisions during term (0)

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Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)

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