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Official Proceedings of the
ELECTION COMMISSION MEETING
May 30, 2025
REO ELECTIONS OFFICE
1221 REO RD.
LANSING, MI 48910
Meeting was called to order by City Clerk Chris Swope at 10:06 a.m.
Members Present:
Chris Swope, City Clerk
Jennifer Czeiszperger, City Assessor
Others Present:
Robin Stites, Office of the City Clerk
Approval of the Agenda:
Moved by City Assesor Czeiszperger to approve the agenda.
Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes:
Moved by City Assesor Czeiszperger to approve the minutes of the Election Commission
Meeting of October 21, 2024.
Motion carried.
Public Comment:
There was no public comment.
New Business:
a. Consideration of Precinct Consolidations for the August 5, 2025 City Primary.
Moved by City Assesor Czeiszperger to approve the Resolution to Consolidate Precincts for
the City Primary to be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
Motion Carried.
CITY OF LANSING ELECTION COMMISSION
RESOLUTION TO CONSOLIDATE PRECINCTS FOR THE CITY PRIMARY
TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2025
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing anticipates a low voter turnout for the City Primary on August 5,
2025; and
WHEREAS, consolidating precincts would save funds by reducing the number of election
inspectors, lowering programming expenses, and reducing equipment delivery costs; and
Chris Swope
Lansing 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
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
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following precincts be consolidated for the August 5,
2025 City Primary:
3 and 4 voting at Post Oak School
9 and 10 voting at Potter Park Zoo
13 and 14 voting at Bethlehem Lutheran Church
15 and 18 voting at Parker Memorial Baptist Church
17 and 20 voting at Parker Memorial Baptist Church
22 and 27 voting at Dr. Halik Professional Development Center
23 and 24 voting at Dwight Rich School
25 and 26 voting at Tabernacle of David Church
37 and 38 voting at Letts Community Center
39 and 40 voting at Hope Christian Ministries Church
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all other precincts will not be consolidated for the August 5,
2025 City Primary.
b. Approval of the items to appear on ballot for the City Primary to be held on August 5, 2025.
Moved by City Assesor Czeiszperger to approve the items to appear on ballot for the City
Primary to be held on August 5, 2025 and to delegate proofing responsibility of the ballot to
the City Clerk.
Motion Carried.
Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 10.10 a.m.
CHRIS SWOPE, MMC/MiPMC
CITY CLERK