LANSING, Mich. — Peter Spadafore, a current Lansing City Council member, has announced his candidacy for the open 4th Ward seat in this year’s upcoming election. Spadafore, who has served as an at-large council member since 2018, made the decision following an outpouring of community support after he announced last month that he would not seek a third term representing the city at large.
Spadafore’s current term as an at-large representative will end on December 31. Initially, he had decided to step away from the council altogether, but the positive response from constituents has prompted him to seek a new role within the city government. In his announcement, Spadafore shared that he had heard from a broad range of residents, from Colonial Village to Delta River Drive, asking him to continue serving the community.
“The outpouring of community support has been flattering, humbling, and inspiring,” Spadafore said. “After a lot of thinking and plenty of conversations these past few weeks, I have decided to run for the open 4th Ward seat in this year’s election.”
At-large council members represent the entire city of Lansing, while ward council members focus on the specific needs and concerns of a designated area. Spadafore, who has spent years serving on the council as a citywide representative, explained that he is now eager to address issues on a more localized level.
“I’m running for the 4th Ward seat so I can work to address issues facing residents on a block-by-block level — critical issues like public safety, neighborhood development, repairing our roads, and parks maintenance,” he said. “I’m ready to gain a fresh perspective on the City Council and take on new challenges.”
Spadafore’s decision to pursue the 4th Ward seat signals his commitment to continuing his service to the city, albeit in a more focused role. His campaign is expected to center on improving quality of life for residents within the 4th Ward and tackling issues that directly affect the neighborhoods and streets he would represent.
