Mayor Andy Schor - Democratic Mayors

Lansing Mayor Andy Schor delivered his fourth State of the City address virtually last week, discussing COVID-19, racial justice, economic recovery, small business support, and more.

Following the renewed push for racial justice and equity this summer, the City of Lansing has taken action in a number of areas. Mayor Schor worked with Lansing Police Chief Daryl Green to reform traffic stop policies for minor offenses and eliminate “no knock” searches. He also created the Mayor’s Racial Justice and Equity Alliance (MRJEA).

“We remain focused on ensuring everyone is able to access city resources and that all people are treated with the same level of respect and dignity regardless of the color of their skin or how they identify,” he said.

The City of Lansing will use nearly $1.5 million of Community Development Block Grant funds in a number of ways, including $600,000 towards emergency financial assistance and disaster planning training to small businesses; $100,000 in emergency financial assistance and disaster planning training to City of Lansing microenterprises; and an additional $780,000 to the city’s existing funding to prevent homelessness.

“Certainly, no one predicted a pandemic, or the economic challenges we would face as a result,” Mayor Schor said at the close of his address. “But I know we are all ready to move forward and focus on what is next for this wonderful community.”

Watch his full address here.

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