HomeMy WebLinkAboutElection Commission Minutes 03.02.26Lansing City Clerk’s Office
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Official Proceedings of the
ELECTION COMMISSION MEETING
MARCH 2, 2026
CITY HALL
124 W. MICHIGAN AVE., 9TH FLOOR
CITY CLERK’S CONFERENCE ROOM
LANSING, MI 48933
Meeting was called to order by City Clerk Swope at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present:
Chris Swope, City Clerk
Jennifer Czeiszperger, City Assessor
Others Present:
Robin Stites, Office of the City Clerk
Anna Stouffer-Hopkins, Office of the City Clerk
Approval of 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 December 15, 2025.
Motion carried.
Public Comment:
There was no public comment.
Cosideration of Precinct Consolidations for the May 5, 2026 Special Election:
Moved by City Assesor Czeiszperger to approve the Resolution to Consolidate Precincts for the
Special Election to be held on May 5, 2026.
Motion Carried.
CITY OF LANSING ELECTION COMMISSION
RESOLUTION TO CONSOLIDATE PRECINCTS FOR THE SPECIAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing anticipates a low voter turnout for the Special Election to be held on May 5,
2026; 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, 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
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following precincts be consolidated for the May 5, 2026 Special
Election:
9 and 10 voting at Potter Park Zoo
12 and 14 voting at Bethlehem Lutheran Church
13 and 17 voting at Parker Memorial Baptist Church
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all other precincts will not be consolidated for the May 5, 2026 City General
Election.
Ward Reapportionment Timeline – 2028:
City Clerk Swope stated that the new City of Lansing Charter has been adopted. He further
stated that the new charter outlines that the city must be divided into five wards and the
Election Commission will need to establish these five wards by Jauary 1, 2029.
New Business:
There was no new business.
Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 10:12 a.m.
CHRIS SWOPE, MMC/MiPMC
CITY CLERK