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Advisory Board Meeting - Minutes
January 7, 2025
5:30 – 6:30pm
7th Floor, City Hall
Lansing, MI
Call to Order: 5:32 pm
Attendance: Terry Frazier (1st Ward), Hannah Jones-Nelson (2nd Ward, Secretary), Emily Sorroche
(MAL, Chairperson), Sharon Gillison (3rd Ward), Byron Haskins (MAL)
Absent: Florensio Hernandez
City Staff Attendees: Kimberly Coleman, Michael Hopson, Brandon Waddell, Teresa Bingham
Members of public: None
Approval of Agenda:
a.Motion Terry, second Byron, passed unanimously
Approval of December 3rd Minutes:
a. Motion to approve Hannah, second Terry, accepted unanimously
Public Comments: None
BIPOC toolkit presentations
Cyrina Thomas, LEAP (tri-county area, works with businesses at all stages)
Alex Watkins, Lansing EDC (Lansing only, focused more on existing businesses)
How can the city help: Better support entrepreneurs in getting through red tape more efficiently,
personal finance training/support before someone starts a business
Director’s Update:
DEI Officer’s Update:
Standing Committee Updates: No updates were provided at this time. Board reassigned Themes/
committees.
•Justice and Safety – Terry & Hannah
•Economic Empowerment – Florensio, Sharon, & Emily
•Community Sustainability – Byron
Unfinished Business:
a. Ordinance review: Ordinance review and approval
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b. Ordinance review: Motion to recommend these suggestions to Mayor Schor by Terry,
second Hannah, passed unanimously
New Business:
a. Looking at potential ordinances to discuss next, specifically housing related or public
accessibility
Announcements:
•Jan 16th 45th Observance and Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration,
12pm-1pm
•Citywide Celebration: 2025 Dr. MLK Jr Luncheon: Jan 20th 11-1p at Lansing Center
Adjournment: 6:38pm – Motion Terry, second Byron, passed unanimously
Submitted by: Hannah Jones-Nelson