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Commission approves periodic charter-review question to appear every 16 years starting 2041
Summary
The commission voted to require that a question on a general revision of the city charter be submitted to voters at the November general election in 2041 and every 16 years thereafter, with language allowing submission at other times as provided by law.
The Lansing Charter Commission voted June 3 to place a recurring charter-review question in the draft: "The question of whether there should be a general revision of the city charter shall be submitted to the voters of the city of Lansing at the November general election held in 2041 and every 16 years thereafter and may be submitted at other times in the manner provided by law." The vice chair introduced the language and moved the item.
Commissioner Bauer, who had initially opposed placing a general-review question on the ballot, described changing her view and said she would support the measure to give voters a regular opportunity for a comprehensive charter review. The motion passed by roll call, 8 yeas and 1 nay.
Ending: The commission adopted the recurring charter-review schedule; the question as drafted will be included in the final charter materials for placement before voters.
