Lansing, MI
Municipality in Michigan
United States
Lansing, MI Parks and Recreation Department is refurbishing a bus into a traveling entertainment hub
The city of Lansing's Parks and Recreation Department is refurbishing a bus into a traveling entertainment hub for residents. The renovated bus will travel to events and centers with various party, game, and recreation supplies. The city launched a social media campaign asking residents to submit possible vehicle name suggestions online through the city's website.
Lansing, MI
United States
Lansing, MI modernized and digitized its marijuana business licensing process
The Lansing City Clerk's Office modernized its marijuana business licensing process by upgrading to a new online records management system. The Lansing City Clerk's Office implemented the Laserfiche enterprise content management software for electronic records to create a simpler and more efficient process for applicants and city staff.
Lansing, MI
United States
Lansing, MI proposes a multi-media partnership to improve education for students following COVID
The City of Lansing is proposing an innovative partnership with the Lansing School District, WKAR Public Media, and the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) to reverse the learning loss students face due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The proposal involves creating an online education platform, in-person opportunities, and other resources targeting the pre-kindergarten through third-grade population. The proposal earned Lansing a spot as a finalist in the 2021 Global Mayors Challenge.
Lansing, MI
United States
Lansing, MI Police Department uses non-emergency social workers to handle non-criminal issues
The Lansing Police Department (LPD) launched a trial of using non-emergency responders for non-criminal issues and became the first police department in the state of Michigan to hire a social worker. The Ingham County Community Health Workers help handle problems in the community such as homelessness or drug addiction without criminalizing them.
Lansing, MI
United States
Ingham County, MI
United States
Lansing, MI opens public safety data to public review with Police Transparency portal
Lansing residents find an easy-to-read display of police calls by category from the previous year. An open data catalogue presents information on officer-involved shootings, hate crimes, and citizen complaints. A visualization of the police department's current budget shows how public funds are spent on public safety. The Police Transparency portal houses detailed information on community policing and office training programs.
Lansing, MI
United States