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  • Lansingtwpmi

    Nov 26, 2024

    ·Lansing, MI
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    The Charter Township of Lansing adopted a 2025 Master Plan document that outlines community development goals and recommendations. The plan was developed through a comprehensive process including review of existing plans, public input from community members, and SWOT analysis, with input from township leadership, planning commission, and staff. The document includes sections on the planning process, community profile with demographic and housing data, and public facilities assessment.

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  • Planning Commission - Meetings, Agendas and Notices | City of Dearborn

    Dearborn, MI
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  • ZONING ORDINANCE DEARBORN COUNTY

    Dearborn, MI
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    The Dearborn County Zoning Ordinance was adopted through a multi-step process that began with a public hearing by the Board of Commissioners on February 22, 2000, followed by amendments on March 23, 2000, and final approval by the Plan Commission on April 24, 2000 and the Board of Commissioners on July 3, 2000. The document establishes the zoning framework for Dearborn County and lists the members of the Plan Commission, Board of Commissioners, Zoning Committee, and planning staff responsible for implementing and administering the ordinance.

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  • Lansing Public Records (Michigan)

    Lansing, MI
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  • Michigan's Freedom of Information Act

    Lansing, MI
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    Michigan's Township Focus magazine (September 2025) features an article on Michigan's Freedom of Information Act as part of the Michigan Townships Association's official publication. The issue includes coverage of the ESTA program's October 1 implementation for small business townships, professional development retreat announcements, and specific rules governing township board meetings. MTA President Harold Koviak's message emphasizes the need to recruit younger individuals into township service, noting that only 3% of elected township officials are under age 40 according to a 2024 survey, and calls for education initiatives to engage residents and young people in local government.

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  • Board of Review – Lansing, Township (Ingham, MI)

    Lansing, MI
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    Lansing Township's Board of Review, mandated by Michigan's General Property Tax Act, examines and corrects property tax assessment errors including clerical mistakes and factual errors. The Board meets in March for its primary function of hearing taxpayer assessment appeals, with mandatory sessions on the second Monday in March from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for at least six hours, plus an additional six hours during that week; it also meets in July and December to review qualified errors. The Board currently has one active member, Carole Orth, with two positions temporarily vacant, and taxpayers may protest assessments in person at scheduled meetings or by letter.

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  • Departments F - N | Lansing, MI - Official Website

    Lansing, MI
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    NULL The document is a directory listing of Lansing city departments (Finance through Neighborhoods, Arts, & Citizen Engagement) with brief descriptions of their functions. It contains no budget figures, specific programs, votes, dates, metrics, or comparable quantitative data. It serves as a navigation page rather than a substantive policy or budget document suitable for cross-document comparison.

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  • City Clerk | Lansing, MI - Official Website

    Lansing, MI
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  • Boards & Commissions | City of Dearborn

    Dearborn, MI
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    The City of Dearborn maintains a comprehensive system of Boards and Commissions dedicated to enhancing quality of life, engaging residents, and serving as a bridge between citizens and city leadership through collaborative policymaking and informed decision-making. The city currently has 13 boards and commissions with open vacancies, including positions on the Board of Ethics, Board of Safety Engineers, Building Board of Appeals, and various other advisory bodies, with applications accepted on a voluntary basis. The city provides a public calendar listing upcoming meetings and events, with scheduled activities including the West Dearborn Downtown Development Authority Board Meeting on April 15, 2026, and seasonal camp openings and property tax deadlines.

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  • Accounting & Budget | Lansing, MI - Official Website

    Lansing, MI
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  • Board of Trustees – Lansing, Township (Ingham, MI)

    Lansing, MI
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    The Charter Township of Lansing Board of Trustees is the governing body consisting of a Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer, and four Trustees, responsible for policy adoption, financial oversight, administration of services, resident representation, and planning decisions. The board holds regular meetings at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room at Township Hall, 3209 W. Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI. Key elected officials include Supervisor Maggie Sanders, Clerk Cortney Lightheart, Treasurer Kathy Rodgers, and Trustees Tracie Harris, Leslie Graham, Henrietta Brewer, and Nathan Ruiz. The Township offices are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and can be contacted at 517-485-4063.

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  • Township - Michigan

    Lansing, MI
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    This is the December 2025 issue of Township Focus, the official publication of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA), established in 1966. The document features a presidential message from Kevin Beeson, the 2025 MTA President representing Pine River Township in Gratiot County, who reflects on assuming leadership following the passing of Harold Koviak, the previously elected president from Burt Township in Cheboygan County. The issue contains articles on the fiduciary responsibilities of township boards (page 23) and township election administration excellence (page 24), along with a feature titled "Continuing the course, honoring a legacy" (page 1).

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  • Clerk – Lansing, Township (Ingham, MI)

    Lansing, MI
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    This document describes the Lansing Township Clerk's Office in Ingham County, Michigan, and its functions. The Clerk, Cortney Lightheart, and Deputy Clerk Charlotte Robinson maintain official Township records including ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and correspondence, and prepare Board of Trustees meeting minutes. The office administers all Township elections, including voter registration, absentee ballot issuance, and maintenance of the Michigan Qualified Voter File. The Township is hiring approximately 50 Election Inspectors for the May, August, and November 2026 elections at compensation of $220 for full-day shifts and $110 for half-day shifts, plus $65 for required three-hour training. The Clerk's Office is located at 3209 W. Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48917, and operates Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

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  • CSO 015S Meetings and Mailings | Lansing, MI - Official Website

    Lansing, MI
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  • Lansing, Township (Ingham, MI)

    Lansing, MI
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  • July 2024 Township Focus

    Lansing, MI
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    This July 2024 publication from the Michigan Townships Association features an editorial discussing the role of township government in local democracy, with MTA Executive Director Neil Sheridan and President Connie Cargill reflecting on what unites Michigan's 1,240 townships—primarily their residents and officials working to improve community quality of life, public safety, and economic opportunities. The issue includes articles on topics such as board engagement and effective meetings, July and December boards of review procedures, new state rules expanding overtime pay and banning noncompete agreements, and bridging the digital divide in Michigan communities. The publication serves as an official resource for township officials and includes information about MTA training programs for newly elected officials.

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  • april-23-2019-township-board-meeting- ...

    Lansing, MI
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  • Lawful township expenditures

    Lansing, MI
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    This February 2025 publication from the Michigan Townships Association addresses lawful township expenditures and serves as a guide for township officials. The document notes that approximately 25% (roughly 1,600) of Michigan's elected township officials are new to office as of the 90-day mark, and emphasizes the importance of budgeting as a tool to translate township resources into planned action. The MTA encourages new officials to seek mentorship from experienced board members and predecessors, and highlights available training resources and publications to support officials in their leadership roles.

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  • Record Requests | Lansing, MI - Official Website

    Lansing, MI
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  • Page | 1 RULES OF ORDER OF THE DEARBORN CITY COUNCIL Rule 1 – PUBLIC MEETINGS

    Dearborn, MI
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  • Michigan's overlapping property tax limitations and the ...

    Lansing, MI
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    This November 2021 issue of Township Focus, the official publication of the Michigan Townships Association, features an analysis of Michigan's overlapping property tax limitations and their unsustainable impact on local governments and taxpayers, noting that Michigan has some of the strictest property tax limits in the country. The publication also covers Canton Charter Township's national recognition for election innovations developed during the pandemic and reports on the Michigan Townships Association's return to in-person learning at the UP North Summit, which drew over 100 township officials and legislators in September.

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  • Records Bureau | Dearborn Heights, MI

    Dearborn, MI
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    The Records Bureau of the Dearborn Heights Police Department processes police reports, FOIA requests, background checks, fingerprints, and firearm registrations, staffed by one Lieutenant and two civilian employees. The bureau offers various services to the public including incident reports, traffic accident reports, background checks, and fingerprinting, with fees ranging from $6 to $60 depending on the service requested. Services are available both in-person at the Justice Center on Michigan Avenue and by mail, with specific procedures and fee structures outlined for each request type.

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  • Battling recruitment and retention issues in the fire service

    Lansing, MI
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    The October 2021 edition of Township Focus, the official publication of the Michigan Townships Association, features an article addressing recruitment and retention challenges faced by Michigan townships in staffing their fire and EMS departments, a trend occurring nationwide. The publication includes insights from fire chiefs and experts on strategies to attract individuals to public safety service, alongside coverage of the MTA's Robert R. Robinson Scholarship recipients and updates on the American Rescue Plan Act implementation.

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  • Council Meetings | Lansing, MI - Official Website

    Lansing, MI
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