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Lansing committee adopts amended FY26–27 budget priorities, adds $1.5M for sidewalks and seeks additional road funding
Summary
The Lansing City Committee of the Whole approved a resolution setting budget priorities for fiscal years 2026–27, amending the list to request $1.5 million for sidewalk repairs (with priority for underserved areas), additional local road funding, continued support for fire apprenticeship programming, and direction on police and fire staffing.
The Lansing City Committee of the Whole approved an amended resolution setting budget priorities for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 at its Sept. 29 meeting, directing staff and the administration to pursue increased funding for sidewalks, local roads and public safety staffing.
The amendment that the committee approved asks for $1,500,000 for sidewalk repair with a priority placed on underserved areas, and requests an additional $2,000,000 for local road repairs over the fiscal year 2026 budgeted amount. Vice President Carter moved the resolution as amended; the motion passed unanimously.
The resolution also reflects committee direction on public safety staffing and programs. The committee clarified that the request for additional officers is for 3 to 6 positions for the Lansing Fire Department and 3 to 6 for the Lansing Police Department (separately), continuing a multi-year request…
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