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From Lansing City Considers Reimbursement Plan for Businesses Due to Street Name Change

How could the Old Town Commercial Association's advocacy affect Andy Schor's budget decisions?

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Mayor's office must consider $25,000 reimbursement plan for Lansing businesses The Old Town Commercial Association, represented by James Lenon, advocated for financial assistance for businesses affected by potential street name changes in Old Town. This advocacy led to the Committee on City Operations approving a proposed $25,000 reimbursement plan. This proposal has been sent to the mayor’s office, meaning Andy Schor's administration must now consider including the funds in the upcoming city budget. The funds are intended to cover costs like reprinting materials and notifying vendors for about 30 businesses, with reimbursements averaging around $1,600.

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  • The Committee on City Operations approved a proposed $25,000 reimbursement plan.wilx.com
  • The proposal has been sent to the mayor’s office for consideration in the upcoming budget.wilx.com
  • The funds would cover costs such as reprinting materials and notifying vendors for about 30 businesses.wilx.com
  • Reimbursements would average about $1,600, with some businesses potentially receiving as much as $5,000.wilx.com

Why it matters

The potential street name change of Cesar E. Chavez Avenue presents a logistical and financial challenge for Old Town businesses. If the name changes, businesses must cover costs associated with updating addresses on materials, which can be disruptive, as noted by business owner Bradly Rakowski.

This situation highlights the tension between honoring the neighborhood’s Latino heritage and responding to public calls to remove the name due to sexual abuse allegations against the late labor leader. The city must balance these competing interests while also managing the financial impact on its local commerce.

What we don't know yet

  • Will the city council ultimately approve the street name change?
  • Will the mayor's office include the $25,000 reimbursement plan in the upcoming budget?

What would change this answer

The Committee on City Operations discusses Chavez Avenue at its October 22 meeting and approves the name change.The need for the reimbursement plan becomes more immediate and certain, increasing the pressure on the mayor's office.
The mayor's office rejects the reimbursement proposal.Businesses would be left to cover the costs of logistical changes independently, potentially increasing their financial burden.

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