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Charter Commission adopts five-ward, two at‑large council; vote 7-2
Summary
The Lansing Charter Commission voted 7-2 on Feb. 18 to set the proposed charter’s City Council makeup at five wards and two at‑large members, after extended public comment and debate over representation and special‑interest influence.
The Lansing Charter Commission on Feb. 18 voted 7-2 to set the proposed charter’s City Council at five wards and two at‑large seats, a change the commission adopted after lengthy public comment and internal debate.
The motion, put forward during the commission’s review of council makeup options, passed by roll call vote. The clerk announced the result as 7 in favor and 2 opposed. The commission’s final decision replaces several earlier proposals that failed on the floor before the 5‑and‑2 proposal prevailed.
Supporters who argued for the change said it balanced the need for neighborhood representation…
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