LANSING, Mich. — On Tuesday evening, the City of Lansing held a community meeting at the Nut House to discuss its spending plan and gather input from residents. The meeting saw a strong turnout, with dozens of individuals attending to voice their concerns and ideas on how the city’s budget should be allocated.
Among the wide range of topics discussed were issues related to housing, road infrastructure, and city staffing. The City Council has requested approximately $4 million for various projects, with the goal of addressing the most pressing needs across the city. However, Mayor Andy Schor emphasized the importance of hearing directly from the public to ensure that the final spending decisions align with the community’s priorities.
“We know that departments have their own specific requests, but it’s important to hear from the public as well,” Schor stated. “We look at all of it and realize we can only fund a small portion, but I do my best to prioritize what I hear from the community and from those in the field.”
The meeting revealed that the most common request from residents was an increase in staffing for first responders and other city employees. Many attendees voiced their concerns about the strain on emergency services and city staff, calling for greater support to ensure the safety and efficiency of local services.
As the city moves forward with its budget planning, Schor and the City Council will work to balance the diverse needs of the community while addressing the most urgent requests. The meeting serves as part of a broader effort to make the city’s spending decisions as transparent and inclusive as possible.
