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Official Proceedings of the
ELECTION COMMISSION MEETING
SEPTEMBER 5, 2025
REO ELECTIONS OFFICE
1221 REO RD.
LANSING, MI 48910
Meeting was called to order by City Clerk Chris Swope at 10:08 a.m.
Members Present:
Chris Swope, City Clerk
Gregory Venker, City Attorney
Others Present:
There were no others present.
Approval of the Agenda:
Moved by City Attorney Venker to approve the agenda.
Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes:
Moved by City Attorney Venker to approve the minutes of the Election Commission Meeting of
July 21, 2025.
Motion carried.
Public Comment:
There was no public comment.
New Business:
a. Consideration of Precinct Consolidations for the November 4, 2025 City General Election.
Moved by City Attorney Venker to approve the Resolution to Consolidate Precincts for the
City General Election to be held on November 4, 2025.
Motion Carried.
CITY OF LANSING ELECTION COMMISSION
RESOLUTION TO CONSOLIDATE PRECINCTS FOR THE CITY PRIMARY
TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing anticipates a low voter turnout for the City General Election on
November 4, 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 November 4,
2025 City General Election:
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 16 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 November 4, 2025
City General Election.
b. Approval of the items to appear on ballot for the City Primary to be held on November 4,
2025.
Moved by City Attorney Venker to approve the items to appear on ballot for the City General
Election to be held on November 4, 2025.
Motion Carried.
c. Discussion of 2026 Precinct Consolidations
Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 10.18 a.m.
CHRIS SWOPE, MMC/MiPMC
CITY CLERK