Council Member, At-Large· 2026-2029
Jeremy Garza
Lansing
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 8
- Total speaking time
- 0:55
- Avg per meeting
- 0:07
- Segments
- 28
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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 Garza was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of October 12, 2026 Minutes
Resolution — City Council Meeting Schedule 2027
Resolution — Set Public Hearing on Fair Chance Access to Housing Ordinance (Section 1460.54)
Minutes of October 15, 2026
Resolution - Donation Acceptance; Lansing Police Department's 2026 National Indigenous People's Day Celebration
Resolution - Monthly Parking Permit Fee for City Lot #8
Adopt Ordinance #1365 – Safe and Secure Housing Initiative (Chapter 230, Section 230.02)
Adopt Ordinance #1366 – Virtual Currency Machine Licensing (Chapter 873)
Resolution #2026-274 – ATPA Grant Acceptance ($246,783)
Consent Agenda (Items 8-14 and 16)
Resolution #2026-277 – Virtual Currency Machine License Fee
Motion of Excused Absence – Garza and Hussain
October 12, 2026
Reappointment; James DeLine as the 2nd Ward member of the Board of Ethics for a term to expire June 30, 2029 (PEND-4636)
Reappointment; Kenneth Salzman as an At-Large member of the Income Tax Board of Review for a term to expire June 30, 2029 (PEND-4585)
Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act (OPRA) Certificate; 1204 S. Washington Ave., Lil Rock Ventures LLC (PEND-4567)
Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act (OPRA) District; 1515 W. Mt Hope Ave., TCI Properties LLC (PEND-4570)
Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act (OPRA) Certificate; 1515 W. Mt Hope Ave., TCI Properties LLC (PEND-4572)
Approval of Minutes from October 8, 2026
Fireworks Display License; ACE Pyro, LLC — Silver Bells Celebration
Voting record (39)
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An ordinance of the City of Lansing, Michigan to conform the Lansing Codified Ordinances to the 2026 revised Lansing City Charter to add new Chapter 245
Adoption of Ordinance adding Chapter 245, Office of the Independent Internal Auditor (PEND-4552)
Closed Session - Wage Reopener Negotiation Strategy (MCL 15.268(c))
Closed Session - Pending Litigation Consultation (MCL 15.268(e))
Closed Session - Privileged Attorney Materials (MCL 15.268(1)(h))
Resolution Requesting Termination of All City Agreements with Flock (PEND-4578)
Noise Special Permit; Leavitt and Starck Excavating, Inc., CSO 015 South Project (PEND-4533)
Resolution #2026-228 RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION AND THE LANSING POLICE DEPARTMENT TO TERMINATE ALL CONTRACTS WITH FLOCK LICENSE PLATE READER (LPR) CAMERAS
the motion to adopt the resolution
to amend Chapter 886 of the Lansing Codified Ordinances, Sections 886.01-886.07, to authorize a property tax exemption for certain eligible properties in exchange for a service charge in lieu of taxes
to repeal Chapter 886 of the Lansing Codified Ordinances, Tax Exemptions for Multifamily Dwelling Projects
New Chapter 886 — 4% PILOT service charge ordinance
Passage of Ordinance No. 1359 — temporary moratorium on new data centers (item 19)
Believes the moratorium sends the wrong message to developers and that comparable environmental impacts from other uses go unaddressed.