February 23rd, 2026 City Council Meeting

The City of Lansing City Council meeting on February 23, 2026, focused heavily on housing and property maintenance issues, including the adoption of updated International Property Maintenance Codes aligned with the 2021 state building code. Key discussions involved a new four-tier placarding system for rental properties to better communicate compliance status to the public and tenants, and provisions for waiving monthly monitoring fees for property owners actively working on repairs. The council also reviewed a Brownfield redevelopment plan for a significant mixed-use housing project, involving tax increment financing and community engagement commitments. Additionally, appointments to the Board of Police Commissioners were made, and various public hearings addressed property safety orders and zoning changes. Public comments highlighted concerns about housing conditions, tenant protections, and transparency in council proceedings. The meeting underscored the city's efforts to improve housing safety, support redevelopment, and enhance community engagement in governance.