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Chris Swope
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Official Proceedings of the
ELECTION COMMISSION MEETING
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
REO ELECTIONS OFFICE
1221 REO RD.
LANSING, MI 48910
Meeting was called to order by City Clerk Chris Swope at 4:02 p.m.
Members Present:
Chris Swope, City Clerk
Jim Smiertka, City Attorney
Sharon Frischman, City Assessor
Others Present:
Robin Stites, Office of the City Clerk
Approval of the Agenda:
Moved by City Assessor Frischman to approve the agenda.
Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes:
Moved by City Attorney Smiertka to approve the minutes of the Election Commission Meeting of
January 30,2024.
Motion carried.
Public Comment:
There was no public comment.
Public Test of Equipment
The Election Commission performed the Public Accuracy Test for the February 27, 2024
Election. Moved by City Attorney Smiertka to accept the results of the Public Accuracy Test for
the February 27, 2024 Election.
Motion carried.
Consideration of Precinct Consolidation for the May 7, 2024 Election
Moved by City Assessor Frischman to approve the Resolution to Consolidate Precincts for the
Special Election to be held on May 7, 2024.
Motion Carried.
CITY OF LANSING ELECTION COMMISSION
RESOLUTION TO CONSOLIDATE PRECINCTS FOR THE
CITY SPECIAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024
Lansing City Clerk's Office
Ninth Floor, City Hall, 124 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48933-1695
517-483-4131 • TDD 517-483-4479. 517-377-0068 FAX
www.lansingmi.gov/clerk • city.clerk@lansingmi.gov
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing anticipates a low voter turnout for the City Special Election on May 7,
2024; and
WHEREAS, consolidating precincts would save funds by reducing the number of Election Inspectors,
lowering programming expenses, and reducing equipment delivery costs; and
WHEREAS, MCL 168.659 allows for the City Election Commission to consolidate two or more precincts
in local elections, provided the new consolidated precinct does not exceed 5,000 active registered
voters; and
WHEREAS, the Lansing City Council will adopt precinct relocations for the May 7, 2024 City Special
Election as required by law due to the unavailability of school buildings;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following precincts be consolidated for the May 7,
2024 City Special Election:
2 and 8 voting at Don Johnson Fieldhouse
3 and 4 at Grand River Head Start
10 and 14 voting at Bethlehem Lutheran Church
15 and 18 voting at Parker Memorial Baptist Church
13 and 16 voting at Parker Memorial Baptist Church
17 and 20 voting at Parker Memorial Baptist Church
23 and 24 voting at Dr Eva Evans Welcome Ctr
25 and 26 voting at Tabernacle of David Church
35 and 38 voting at Letts Community Center
39 and 40 voting at Hope Ministries Church
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the comprehensive list of precincts and polling locations for the May
7, 2024 City Special Election resulting from this Election Commission action and the Lansing City
Council action is as follows:
Combined
Precinct Polling Place Precincts
1 Gier Community Center 1
2 Don Johnson Fieldhouse 2 & 8
4 Grand River Head Start 3 & 4
5 Foster Community Center 5
9 Potter Park Zoo 9
10 Bethlehem Lutheran Church 10 & 14
12 Bethlehem Lutheran Church 12
15 Parker Memorial Baptist Church 15 & 18
16 Parker Memorial Baptist Church 13 & 16
17 Parker Memorial Baptist Church 17 & 20
22 Alfreda Schmidt Southside Comm Ctr 22
23 Dr Eva Evans Welcome Ctr 23 & 24
25 Tabernacle Of David 25 & 26
Lansing City Clerk's Office
Ninth Floor, City Hall, 124 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48933-1695
517-483-4131 • TDD 517-483-4479. 517-377-0068 FAX
www.lansingmi.gov/clerk • city.clerk@lansingmi.gov
27 Dr Richard Halik Prof Dev Ctr 27
28 Alfreda Schmidt Southside Comm Ctr 28
30 Alfreda Schmidt Southside Comm Ctr 30
32 Dr Eva Evans Welcome Ctr 32
34 Bread House/Bethlehem Temple Chu 34
35 Letts Community Center 35 & 38
36 First Presbyterian Church 36
37 Neighborhood Empowerment Center 37
40 Hope Ministries Church 39 & 40
New Business:
There was no new business.
Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 4:24 p.m.
CHRIS SWOPE, MMC/MiPMC
CITY CLERK
Lansing City Clerk's Office
Ninth Floor, City Hall, 124 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48933-1695
517-483-4131 • TDD 517-483-4479. 517-377-0068 FAX
www.lansingmi.gov/clerk • city.clerk@lansingmi.gov