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Council votes to place sale of ‘Lansing Shuffle’ on August ballot
Summary
The Lansing City Council approved a measure to place the proposed sale of the city-owned Lansing Shuffle building at 325 Riverfront Drive on the August 4, 2026 ballot after debate over transparency, vetting and whether voters should decide the property's future.
The Lansing City Council voted to place a ballot question on the August 4, 2026 ballot asking voters to approve the sale of the city-owned property at 325 Riverfront Drive, commonly referred to as the Lansing Shuffle.
Vice President Pelvanogloo presented an amended resolution that removed technical survey language and clarified that the property was “not necessary for city operations.” The council debated whether to let voters decide the future of the site. Supporters said a public vote would let the community secure private investment and preserve riverfront uses; opponents cautioned that an expensive public education campaign would favor well-funded interests and urged more transparent vetting and competitive marketing.
The motion to place Act 4-2026 on the ballot passed after a voice/roll-call sequence the clerk recorded as carrying 6–1 as announced at the meeting.
What the ballot question will do: if approved by voters, the city may proceed with the negotiated sale terms to the buyer described in the council materials; if defeated, the city would retain ownership and continue managing the riverfront asset.
Provenance: council debate and the motion recorded during the meeting.
