Lansing: Municipal Government

Lansing city government is administered by an eight-member council and a mayor, who does not serve as a member of council; all are elected to a four-year term.

Head Official: Mayor Tony Benavides (NP) (since 2003; current term expires 2007)

Total Number of City Employees: 1,292 (2005)

City Information: City Hall, 124 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48933; telephone (517)483-4000