Summary
Charter amendments head to the January 13, 2026 agenda. Amendments must ultimately be approved by voters, the city cannot spend money advocating for or against them, and individual council members may personally advocate.
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Last discussed Jan 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Ballot measures carry election administration costs; public funds cannot be used for advocacy.
Voters get the final say on how the city's founding document operates.
No groups are clearly harmed based on the source, but the impact depends on what the amendments actually say.
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Know the Ballot: Three City Charter Amendments Will be Decided at August Election
Know the Ballot: Three City Charter Amendments Will be Decided at August Election East Lansing Info
City Council Special Discussion Only - 09 Jan 2026
Charter amendments head to the January 13, 2026 agenda. Amendments must ultimately be approved by voters, the city cannot spend money advocating for or against them, and individual council members may personally advocate.
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