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‘Giving can do good, and be good for your taxes’
By BERL SCHWARTZ The limit is $300 total for the year, not $300 $600. Some say yes, others say no. Worth a try?
(The writer is the editor per charity. How much that will benefit you will And it’s unknown if Congress will carry this over
and publisher of City Pulse.) depend on your overall circumstances. to 2021 when/if it gets around to extending the
The headline above caught Besides benefitting you, of course, it will benefit CARES Act.
my attention last month in qualified charities. They must be 501(c)3s, and If you choose to give $300, you can split it up
The New York Times. Like I you must give in cash (including checks and credit however you wish. We at City Pulse hope you’ll give
am sure many people, I was cards), not in-kind. to us — but more important this year is to give. It’s
unaware that every taxpayer We happen to have a 501(c)3 right here for your a tough year for many charities: demand is up and
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It’s a nice break for taxpayers, especially because of the equation a $20,000 gift from the estate of address, card number, expiration date and 3- or
very taxpayer can take it, even those who take the one donor, the Realtor Jim Noble. 4-digit code. You can also pay by credit card at lan-
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PULSE NEWS & OPINION
As if the death, despair and financial
COVID consequences orative efforts to make neighborhoods
ruin wrought by COVID-19 isn’t enough to safer. All of these factors have suffered
make 2020 the worst year in modern his- over the course of the pandemic. The
tory, a sharp increase in homicides in the good news is that sooner rather than
city of Lansing is adding to the commu- later, Lansing police officers will receive
nity’s misery, especially for the families the COVID-19 vaccine, which should enable
of those who lost their lives to criminal them to ramp up their interactions with
acts of violence. Our hearts break for the public without fear of being infected
the victims, especially when they are with the coronavirus. A more visible and
innocent children caught in a deadly engaged police presence on city streets
dispute between adults. Sadly, homicide should also help diffuse the notion that
in Lansing is at its highest level in three there are no consequences for criminal
decades. Similar trends are happening in behavior and reassure Lansing residents
cities across the nation. We have to ask: that the police are doing their jobs.
Who and what is to blame and how can Lansing’s murder spike may well correct
this tide of deadly violence be stemmed? itself as our community inches toward
Certainly COVID-induced isolation the economic rebound and loosening of
and financial stress is taking a heavy government restrictions that should stem
toll, especially on those who live at the from widespread vaccination against
margins of poverty. But we wonder, COVID-19. In the meantime, we are
too, if police disengagement from the encouraged by the city’s consideration of
The CP Edit
community is also an important factor. We under- initiatives like Ingham County’s Advance Peace pro-
stand the need to protect police officers from gram, which aims to end urban gun violence and
the coronavirus in order to maintain adequate strengthen the resolve of engaged citizens to take
force levels on city streets. Minimizing interactions Opinion back their city from the criminal element. At about
with the public is one way to do it. Early on in the $1.5 million over the next three years, the program
pandemic, Mayor Andy Schor and Police Chief is quite costly — a tall order at a time when the
Daryl Green announced that the Lansing Police to which a community tolerates illicit behavior city budget is already strained to the breaking
Department would no longer respond to property that degrades the quality of life in neighborhoods point due to the pandemic. City leaders will have to
crimes and other minor incidents. In the wake of correlates to higher levels of crime. The theory consider the merits of this investment compared
George Floyd’s despicable murder at the hands of gained national notoriety 20 years ago when it was to enhanced support for existing programs like the
Minneapolis police and national protests calling for implemented in New York City by then-Mayor Rudy city’s Financial Empowerment Center, which also
police reform, Schor and Green also announced Guiliani and controversial Police Commissioner helps to ameliorate some of the underlying caus-
that LPD would no longer conduct traffic stops for Bernard Kerik, who operationalized the idea with es of violent crime. Although the city’s pandemic
minor offenses in order to minimize systemic dis- heavy-handed “stop and frisk” tactics that primarily crime wave has taken much of the steam out of the
crimination against people of color. targeted young Black men. Subsequent reductions “defund police” movement in Lansing, we continue
Although well intended, these measures may in the city’s crime rate were hailed as proof of the to believe that its core objectives — increasing
have inadvertently signaled to the criminally theory’s validity, but credible academic research funding for social and mental health services -
inclined that they could do whatever they want has since demonstrated that the more likely cause should also continue to be a priority for city lead-
without consequence. Add to the mix the ready was an improving economy. ers.
availability of illegal firearms, a rising tide of anger, This research and similar studies reaffirm for us Reducing violent crime is everyone’s business,
and the hopelessness that goes hand-in-hand with that the basic tenets of crime control remain the not just our elected officials. If we all do our part,
the lack of economic opportunity, and you have a same: solving the challenges of poverty, improving neighbor by neighbor and block by block, we can
surefire recipe for increasing violence. access to mental health treatment, getting illegal turn the tables on this unfortunate situation and
What’s the solution? Some observers invoke the guns off the street, and community-based polic- work together to make Lansing a safer and stron-
well-known but widely disparaged “broken window” ing that builds strong, trust-based relationships ger community.
theory of policing, which posits that when one between citizens and police, which drives collab-
broken window goes unrepaired, it leads to more
broken windows, more petty offenses and ultimate- Send letters to the editor to letters@lansingcitypulse.com.
ly more serious crimes like aggravated assault
and murder. According to the theory, the extent Please limit them to 250 words
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CITY OF LANSING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING GOP shoulders responsibility
to prove elections aren’t fake
Z-5-2020, Northeast corner of E. Miller Road & Orchard Court
Rezoning from “F” Commercial to “DM-3” Residential
The Lansing City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, January 11, 2021 at 7:00 p.m., via
ZOOM Conferencing, Meeting ID 824 7315 3790, to consider Z-5-2020, a request by Raymundo With no other policy is bull is the underpinning of
POLITICS
Garcia to rezone the vacant .541 acre property located at northeast corner of E. Miller Road and
Orchard Court from “F” Commercial district to “DM-3” Residential district. The purpose of the live sports to watch a democratic republic. Having 77%
rezoning is to permit the use of the property for multiple family residential use. Saturday morning, I think the election isn’t valid erodes
Due to COVID -19, the public hearing may be held electronically in accordance with the Open tuned into the replay the underpinnings of the democratic
Meetings Act, as amended in an effort to protect the health and safety of the public. Members of the 2016 Ohio republic.
of the public wishing to participate in the meeting may do so by logging into or calling into the State-Michigan foot- If we don’t have faith in how we elect
meetings using the website https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82473153790 or by phone number 312-
626-6799 using meeting ID: 824 7315 3790. . ball game. our own leaders, what do we have?
That’s the J.T. What’s the solution? Trump using the
For more information, please call 517-483-4177. If you are interested in this matter, please attend
the public hearing or send a representative. Written comments will be accepted between 8 a.m.
Barrett/bad spot military to take over the government?
and 5 p.m. on City business days if received before 5 p.m., on the day of the Public Hearing at the game. The one where Hey, it happens in other countries.
City Clerk’s Office, Ninth Floor, City Hall, 124 West Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48933 or email the Michigan defense appeared to stop We got yahoos running around con-
city.clerk@lansingmi.gov.
the Ohio State quarterback short of cocting unsettling fantasies of tying
Chris Swope, Lansing City Clerk, MMC/CMMC the 15-yard line on 4th down in double up Governor Whitmer and setting
www.lansingmi.gov/Clerk
www.facebook.com/LansingClerkSwope CP#20-308
overtime, a play which would have giv- her adrift out in Lake Michigan. We
en No. 3 Michigan a 27-24 win. had Rep. Gary Eisen publicly ques-
The refs saw it differently. The tion whether a protest of the Electoral
Buckeyes were given the first down. College vote could be done peacefully.
Curtis Samuel scored the game-win- House Speaker Lee Chatfield and
CITY OF LANSING ning touchdown on the next play. Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Michigan fans felt screwed. The are coming around to addressing this
Z-6-2020, 2420, 2432, 2442, 2506 N. Grand River Avenue Wolverines outplayed Ohio State (and issue. On the issue of using the state
Rezoning from “F” Commercial, “J” Parking, “A” Residential, “D-1” Professional Office that’s my analysis as a Michigan State House to switch around Michigan’s
and “G-2” Wholesale to “H” Light Industrial
fan). Absent a couple interceptions, electors Chatfield said he would not
The Lansing City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, January 11, 2021 at 7:00 p.m., via Ohio State would have lost by double do it out of fear “we’d lose our country
ZOOM Conferencing, Meeting ID 824 7315 3790, to consider Z-6-2020, a request by Grand River
Development, LLC to rezone the properties at 2420, 2432, 2442, 2506 N. Grand River Avenue
digits. forever. This truly would bring mutual-
from “F” Commercial, “J” Parking, “A” Residential, “D-1” Professional Office and “G-2” Wholesale However, Michigan lost, and that’s ly assured destruction for every future
districts to “H” Light Industrial district. The purpose of the rezoning is to eliminate an inconsistent the point of this week’s column. election.”
zoning pattern along the north side of the 2400 and 2500 blocks of N. Grand River Avenue.
The University of Michigan didn’t Shirkey said while “numerous claims”
Due to COVID -19, the public hearing may be held electronically in accordance with the Open allege widespread fraud. They didn’t of fraud have been unearthed, those
Meetings Act, as amended in an effort to protect the health and safety of the public. Members
of the public wishing to participate in the meeting may do so by logging into or calling into the
break away from the Big Ten. They claims have been found to be “incorrect
meetings using the website https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82473153790 or by phone number 312- didn’t create their own college football or incapable of being proven.”
626-6799 using meeting ID: 824 7315 3790. . conference. Other Republican leaders needs to
For more information, please call 517-483-4177. If you are interested in this matter, please attend They grumbled and moaned and join them.
the public hearing or send a representative. Written comments will be accepted between 8 a.m. made excuses (as Michigan fans are Most voters don’t have the time,
and 5 p.m. on City business days if received before 5 p.m., on the day of the Public Hearing at the good at) until they let it go and … then energy and ability to flyspeck Rudy
City Clerk’s Office, Ninth Floor, City Hall, 124 West Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48933 or email
city.clerk@lansingmi.gov. kept losing to Ohio State year after Giuliani’s white binder of alleged fraud
year. and crosscheck that with information
Chris Swope, Lansing City Clerk, MMC/CMMC
www.lansingmi.gov/Clerk But let’s not talk about that. provided by Detroit elections adviser
www.facebook.com/LansingClerkSwope CP#20-309 Let’s talk about the Republican Chris Thomas and other elections offi-
Party. They are led by a president who, cials.
as recently as this week, questioned All they know is that they love
the error rate of Michigan’s voting Trump. Their universe of family and
CITY OF LANSING machines. Six weeks after Election Day friends love Trump, too. Trump is
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
results showed him losing to Biden, he saying there’s fraud. Republican poll
SLU-4-2020, 900 Southland Avenue, Suite 910 continues to push a belief he didn’t lose watchers at the TCF Center in Detroit
Special Land Use Permit – Church “legitimately.” saw some fishy stuff. They’re willing to
The Lansing City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, January 11, 2021 at 7:00 p.m., Basically, we have “fake” elections. attest to it in an affidavit. How could
via ZOOM Conferencing, Meeting ID 824 7315 3790, to consider SLU-3-2020, a request by Sound familiar? President Donald Trump lose when everyone they know
Soulwinners Ministries International for a special land permit to utilize 900 Southland Avenue, Trump doesn’t like press coverage? It’s voted Trump? Fraud it must be.
Suite 910 for a church.
“fake news.” He doesn’t like the result Losing elections is part of democ-
Due to COVID -19, the public hearing may be held electronically in accordance with the Open the election? Same thing. racy. Sometimes your person wins.
Meetings Act, as amended in an effort to protect the health and safety of the public. Members
of the public wishing to participate in the meeting may do so by logging into or calling into the I’m not going to blow up Trump over Sometimes they do not.
meetings using the website https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82473153790 or by phone number 312- this. Republicans need to do address Laying waste to the entire election
626-6799 using meeting ID: 824 7315 3790. . this. process isn’t a political argument. It’s
For more information, please call 517-483-4177. If you are interested in this matter, please attend According to last week’s Quinnipiac destructive. It’s also being a sore loser.
the public hearing or send a representative. Written comments will be accepted between 8 a.m. survey, 77% of Republicans believe Nobody likes those. Like Michigan’s
and 5 p.m. on City business days if received before 5 p.m., on the day of the Public Hearing at the
City Clerk’s Office, Ninth Floor, City Hall, 124 West Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48933 or email
there was widespread fraud in the elec- football team in 2016, it’s time to move
city.clerk@lansingmi.gov. tion and 70% believe Joe Biden’s win on.
was not legitimate. (Kyle Melinn of the Capitol news
Chris Swope, Lansing City Clerk, MMC/CMMC
www.lansingmi.gov/Clerk That’s not good. Having 77% of service MIRS is at melinnky@gmail.
www.facebook.com/LansingClerkSwope CP#20-310 Republicans think Joe Biden’s energy com.)
City Pulse • December 16, 2020 www.lansingcitypulse.com 7
REWIND NEWS HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE LAST 7 DAYS
CC OF THE WEEK
OF THE WEEK
By KYLE KAMINSKI
Another pot shop opens in Lansing
The Botanical Co. became Lansing’s newest medical and recreational provi-
sioning center when it opened Tuesday near the Capital Region International Air-
port at 3535 Capitol City Blvd. Door prizes and giveaways will be available this
month to celebrate its grand opening.
Report: Granholm to run Energy Department Alford, 47, was released on bond earlier this year after more
Former Michigan Jennifer Granholm may than 1,700 days behind bars after a rental car receipt served 1913 Touraine Ave., East Lansing
as an alibi that his attorneys said exonerated him in the 2011 Right now in a galaxy not so far
be headed to Washington. The two-term
murder of Michael Abrams, reports the Lansing State Jour- away ... an annual intergalactic ren-
governor is President-elect Joseph R.
nal. Until last week, he had been set to face a jury trial. dezvous is once again unfolding in Jon
Biden’s choice to run the Energy Depart-
Wilson’s front yard in East Lansing.
ment, USA Today reported Tuesday. Mean- Stormtroopers are circling around
while, Michigan cast all of 16 of its electoral Slotkin raises concern about Biden’s Pentagon pick the Christmas tree. Chewbacca and
votes for Biden and Vice President-elect U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin reportedly his family are gathered nearby. Darth
Kamala Harris Monday in the Senate cham- raised concerns last week about Pres- Vader is overlooking it all.
Granholm
ber of the Michigan State Capitol building ident-elect Joe Biden’s pick to head the Wilson’s yard has developed into
as a small contingent of Trump supporters Pentagon, retired Gen. Lloyd Austin. something of a neighborhood oddi-
protested outside. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Slotkin, a former acting assistant de- ty over the last five years as dozens
a lawsuit filed last week by Texas that sought to invalidate the fense secretary, said she had concerns of inflatable Star Wars figures (and
results of the election in Michigan, Georgia, Pennsylvania and about selecting a recently retired gen- other oddities) crop up outside his
Wisconsin, further eroding any viable path forward for Presi- eral rather than someone with a longer home every holiday season. This year,
dent Donald Trump to contest the election. Now it’s up to Con- history as a civilian, reports the Detroit Slotkin Wilson installed his 35th yard decora-
gress to ratify the Electoral College decision. Free Press. Traditionally, that top Penta- tion.
gon role has gone to a civilian under the “It started when I found Darth Vader
on clearance for $10,” he said. “It just
Blowback continues over retiree health benefits belief that a military insider could lack the necessary inde-
pendence to oversee military personnel. Slotkin said she has exploded from there.”
Dozens of former city of Lansing employees lashed out
New to Wilson’s display this year
against Lansing Mayor Andy Schor at a City Council meeting a “deep respect” for Austin — who would be the first Black
are Captain Phasma, Grogu from
this week as they prepare for upcoming benefits changes ex- defense secretary — but that his appointment “just feels off.”
The Mandalorian series and a 12-foot
pected to take effect Jan. 1. About 1,300 employees are slated Chewbacca — the latest member of
to have their benefits changed to mirror that of current em- Lansing to clear ‘Back 40’ homeless camp a fictional wookiee clan that now lives
ployees, equating to additional out-of-pocket expenses and City officials eventually plan to clear a homeless encamp- in his yard.
higher copays for office visits and prescription drugs. While ment off North Larch Street following concerns about health, “I saw the first movie as a 12-year-
the move is also expected to cut down the city’s ballooning including trash, unsupervised fires and human waste, reports old kid in the theaters,” Wilson said.
unfunded liabilities by about $8 million annually, many have the Lansing State Journal. The city hasn’t set a deadline for “It’s actually pretty amazing. So many
criticized Schor for welching on his campaign promise to nev- clearing the camp but has reportedly advised those staying people seem to be walking by now just
er solve budget problems on the backs of retirees. there to relocate “as soon as possible” to shelters or other to look at the display. Kids love it.”
housing. Clearing the camp during the pandemic goes against Wilson said his masterpiece spikes
Spadafore to remain Council president guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Preven- his monthly electric bill by about $50,
tion that caution against breaking up camps without offering but it’s worth the price for the com-
Lansing City Council President Peter
alternatives. munity amusement. Last week, a
Spadafore expressed interest last week
neighbor even pitched in to help cover
in another year as president, largely to
the costs.
maintain some semblance of “consisten- Lugnuts to partner with Oakland Athletics More difficult to pull off: About 30
cy” after a turbulent year, he said. And it As part of the reorganization of Minor League Baseball hours of assembly over about three
doesn’t appear that anyone else on the entering the 2021 season, the Lan- days, Wilson explained.
Council is actively interested in the job any- sing Lugnuts was invited last week “This year, my wife even pitched in
way. Vice President Adam Hussain said it Spadafore to become the new High-A Midwest to help put it all together,” Wilson said.
would be “wise” to support another year League affiliate of the Oakland Ath- “She’s not really a Star Wars fan, so
under Spadafore. The Council is expected letics. The Lugnuts previously served she wasn’t always into the whole thing.
to elect its next president and vice president on Jan. 4. as the Low-A affiliate for the Toronto This year, she came right out to help.”
Blue Jays from 2005 to 2019. Lugnuts — KYLE KAMINSKI
Charges dropped in 2011 murder case owner Tom Dickson considers it a
“promotion,” MLive reports. The A’s, meanwhile, have named “Eye Candy of the Week” is our look at some of
A Detroit man won’t face a second trial for a nearly de- the nicer properties in Lansing. It rotates with Eyesore
cade-old murder after his charges were reportedly dismissed Scott Steinmann, who has managed in the minors going back of the Week and Eye for Design. If you have a sug-
gestion, please e-mail eye@lansing
by the Ingham County Prosecutor’s Office last week. Herbert to 2005, to manage the Lugnuts. citypulse.com or call Berl Schwartz at 999-5061.
8 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • December 16, 2020
Health officials struggle with enforcement of epidemic orders
Royal Scot flouts health
orders despite liquor
license suspension
The holiday spirit was in full swing
over the weekend at Royal Scot Golf &
Bowl.
The bowling alley lanes were run-
ning. There was laughter and mirth.
Attendees chomped on food served
up in plastic trays while slurping from
white styrofoam cups.
Other than seeing the occasional face
mask, one could be forgiven for for-
getting about the pandemic inside the
alley.
Mid-Michigan District Health
Department Officer Marcus Cheatham
has not forgotten about it. He’s just
limited on what he can do about Royal
Scot, 4722 W Grand River Ave., just
inside Clinton County.
He said he is trying to strike a bal-
ance between cracking down on busi-
nesses that are “actively spreading dis-
ease” during a pandemic and weighing
the financial concerns that drive those
businesses to ignore state health orders.
“People think I can just go in and
Todd Heywood/City Pulse
chain their doors shut,” he said. “I can’t.”
Crowds were spotted gathering at Royal Scot on Friday and Saturday, in direct violation of local and state health orders
Cheatham said he has been strug-
that are designed to curb the spread of COVID-19.
gling in recent weeks to garner compli-
ance from Royal Scot, among others. Attorney David Kallman, which rep- resented by Kallman, agreed to settle harassment and, potentially, violence
Since last month, it has been warned, resents Royal Scot, also didn’t return a complaint brought against it by the should those efforts meet continued
issued cease-and-desist orders from calls this week. Liquor Control Commission on Dec. pushback.
state and county officials and had its Cheatham recognizes that Royal Scot 4. The agreement extends a 45-day “To go forward with a local order,
liquor licenses suspended. has continued to flout public health suspension of its liquor license and we need the support of a judge, of law
Still, the building has been alive orders, ultimately contributing to the includes $1,500 in fines related to vio- enforcement and we all need to be will-
with activity. City Pulse recorded vid- “tragic” spread of COVID-19 in Clinton lations of state orders. ing to risk having our lives disrupted
eo on Friday and Saturday that shows County. He also tried to reframe the That suspension could begin this and families threatened,” Cheatham
ongoing violations of the epidemic debate with some additional empathy week, but the business still stands defi- added.
orders that Royal Scot has already been for businesses struggling to survive ant of cease-and-desist orders from the Renee Canady, CEO of Michigan
accused of violating. The only order it amid the pandemic. Michigan Department of Agriculture Public Health Institute, contends that
appeared to follow this weekend was its “We’ve faced such intense hostility and Rural Development, which closed public health officials — like Cheatham
liquor license suspension. from a portion of the population that it its indoor dining on Dec. 1 and then — still have an ethical and legal obli-
The footage was just days after has been difficult to do anything mean- ordered the business to cease all food gation to take action against a busi-
Michigan reached the grim milestone ingful to stop COVID from spreading,” operations on Dec. 7. ness that is “actively spreading disease,”
of 10,000 COVID-19 deaths and the Cheaham explained last week in an Failure to comply with either order is regardless of any fear of retribution for
nation moved closer to 300,000 deaths email to City Pulse. “The places we are a misdemeanor punishable by 90 days enforcing those rules.
— a mark it hit by Monday afternoon. talking about are not just businesses in jail and fines of up to $2,500. Royal Clinton County Sheriff Lawrence
Staff eventually asked two City Pulse struggling to survive, who we want to Scot requested a hearing related to Jerue said on Monday that his office, in
reporters to leave the building on help. These places are actively spread- those orders. It hasn’t been scheduled. consultation with the Clinton County
Saturday afternoon while crowds with ing disease to other people.” The Michigan Public Health Act Prosecutor’s Office, was waiting to take
Stand Up Michigan’s “Refuse to Obey” State records show that Mr. empowers Cheatham to shutter busi- action against Royal Scot while the state
tour circled in on the bowling alley. K Enterprises received a Payroll nesses and other locations that are agencies — including MLCC, MDARD
A spokeswoman for the Michigan Protection Plan loan of between deemed a threat to public health. The and MDHHS — follow-through with
Liquor Control Commission identified $350,000 and $1 million on April 15, pandemic, however, has blurred the their “civil remedies.”
Todd and Adam Kwiecien as owners of allowing the business to retain 93 jobs. boundaries. “It’s very fluid and seems to change
Mr. K Enterprises LLC, which is doing Those records also show that the busi- With political pushback against gov- from order to order,” Jerue said of the
business as Royal Scot. A man who ness had between $1.68 million and ernmental actions to slow the spread state mandates. “We’d certainly pro-
identified himself as “Mr. Kwiecien” $4.8 million in payroll expenses last of the disease, Cheatham finds himself ceed with criminal violations if that is
declined to comment on the scene on year. walking a tightrope between enforcing tested through the court.”
Saturday. On Tuesday, Todd Kwiecien, rep- the laws and protecting his staff from — TODD HEYWOOD
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As homicides rise, public interest in defunding recedes
Police lean on tried for law enforcement. The coronavirus
tactics as City Council Lansing residents offer mixed reactions pandemic has reduced contact between
citizens and police. And officers have
eyes proactive reforms on police response struggled to regain community trust
after an inmate was killed by officers in
City Pulse asked: Are increased police patrols a good short-term solu-
Marlene Moore’s grown son was tion to curbing the gun violence tracked this year? How should the the city’s lock-up and several local cops
walking his family’s dog near the Old spike in homicides be addressed in Lansing? beat up a man on Baker Street.
Oakland neighborhood, on Lansing’s “I think we’re doing all that we can,”
near west side, last Wednesday when he You answered: Mayor Andy Schor told City Pulse.
saw a 27-year-old woman get shot just a “More police is good. The more presence the better. Encourage people “This is a national issue that’s hap-
to get their concealed pistol license and learn basic self defense. Security pening everywhere. People everywhere
few blocks from his home.
cameras. Businesses with consistent issues should hire security to are getting more gun violence in their
“It really shook him up,” Moore said.
deter.” — James Wilson neighborhoods, and it’s extremely con-
“I don’t feel safe here.”
“It’s doubtful that police ‘presence’ is going to curb the homicide crime
Moore has lived in Lansing since cerning. We’re preempted by the state
rate. I think that COVID-19 is wreaking havoc on people’s minds and an
the 1950s. And gun violence — though on gun laws, so we’re working with
increase in mental illness is happening. People cooped up in their homes
familiar to Moore and her family — has increased patrols and building a positive
with nowhere to go and financial pressures are ountign along with an
never crept this close to her front door. relationship within communities and
increase in substance abuse.” — Terry Chapman
“Too close for comfort,” she explained. neighborhoods. That’s crucial so neigh-
Officers found the woman with a “More cameras everywhere.” — Pamela Nelson bors are comfortable reporting issues.”
gunshot wound that was not life-threat- “A stronger police presence would not make me feel safer. A commu- Reports show that homicides have
ening. But all too often this year, those nity center where my young siblings could go after school would make increased by as much as 36% this year
rising reports of gun violence have had me feel safer. A non-police crisis team — social workers, mental health in at least 21 major cities. National
fatal consequences in Lansing. experts, de-escalation experts — on call 24/7 would make me feel safer. experts have since posited a few theories
“Maybe more patrolling the neighbor- A stronger police presence is a scare tactic and a misuse of funds.” to explain the increase:
hood?” Moore suggested. “It’s hard. It’s a — Sam Stiles Like Green suggested, the COVID-19
tough situation.” “Start programs to help get people good honest work. When you have pandemic has thrown the city of
About three hours before that shoot- something to lose, you think a second longer about making a bad deci- Lansing into a tailspin. Thousands of
ing last week, Police Chief Daryl Green sion.” — Bryan Behovitz residents have either been put out of
was preparing his remarks for a virtu- “I would like to see police on bikes in the parks and cemeteries.” a job or have worked from home for
al “call to action” meeting to address — Jayne Van Kirk months — the “perfect storm,” Green
a growing homicide rate in Lansing. said, for unchecked mental health issues
“Bring back community policing. Build a bond with your neighbors. to become dangerous.
Twenty killings have been tracked so
Increased sensitivity and increased de-escalation training would help.” Isolation also breeds depression, anx-
far in 2020, the highest annual total in
— Josie Vargas
three decades. iety and idle hands that could lead to
Six cases remain unsolved. About half “An increased police presence would probably only serve to intimidate more criminal behavior. The economic
were reported on the southern side of innocent people” — Katy Joe Dee toll from the pandemic could also be
the city. “We don’t need more cops. Tensions are at an all-time high, and the creating a sense of desperation. And
But as homicide reports continue to coppers happen to be one of the catalysts at the center of that tension. with record firearm sales nationwide
rise locally, efforts to chip away funding You won’t diffuse this building tension between law enforcement and this year, more guns could be creating
from the Lansing Police Department are communities by putting more police on the streets.” — Searcy James more violence.
losing steam. Elected officials are still “This year has not been a normal year
“If your goal is to punish those that commit gun crimes faster, then the
focused on public safety reforms, but for anyone in the field of social services
answer is to add police. If your goal is to prevent these crimes from hap-
many residents are now calling for more — mental health, teachers and especially
pening, then the answer is providing better access to community educa-
cops to help tackle more crime. And it’s law enforcement,” Green theorized. “It’s
tion, mental health care and drug rehabilitation programs.
creating a conundrum without a simple — Randy Holmes
an unpredictable environment.”
solution, City Council President Peter George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis
Spadafore said. “Increasing patrols is a generic solution to the lumping these homicides and subsequent Black Lives Matter
“It’s a paradoxical situation,” he said. together. I don’t think increasing patrols is going to solve anything. It protests have also added to a growing
“There’s this notion that more police doesn’t make me feel safer.” — Larry Stegman sense of distrust of police officers. That
won’t prevent a shooting, only inves- “More police. I don’t want to ‘feel’ safe. I want to ‘be’ safe.” social tension could also equate to an
tigate it. There’s also this call for more — Natalie Mooney increased reliance on street justice to
social services. And at the same time, the “More police patrols along with ongoing reform in policing methods.”
resolve interpersonal disputes, Vox
short-term reaction is to immediately — Ann Schu reported this year.
increase police presence. Maybe it can — KYLE KAMINSKI Schor thinks most of the homicides
be both.” locally have been in retaliation for other
Green pointed to an increase in stolen criminal behavior. Rumors have circu-
firearms to help explain the rising homi- cides as 2019. New York City’s homicide their firearms,” Green explained, noting lated over an increase in gang activity,
cide rate, but Lansing is far from alone in rate is up at least 38%. Minneapolis also that at least 140 illegal guns have been but police officials have said there’s no
its battle against violent crime. Detroit, reports at least 78 homicides this year — seized this year through the city’s Violent evidence to corroborate that theory.
Saginaw, New York City, Minneapolis, up more than 60% from the 48 reported Crime Initiative. “This is a clear indica- “It’s important to remember that we’re
Chicago and Houston are all tracking last year. It’s not at all a local anomaly. tion that offenders are carrying more living in unprecedented times,” added
more homicides this year. “Many violent offenders are using sto- guns as the homicide rate increases.” Councilman Brian Jackson. “This year’s
With a few weeks left in 2020, Lansing len firearms, and LPD cannot advocate Green was also quick to mention that
is reporting about twice as many homi- enough for people to properly secure 2020 has been far from a “normal” year See Police, Page 11City Pulse • December 16, 2020 www.lansingcitypulse.com 11
Police Dozens of local residents — includ-
ing Schor — told City Pulse they don’t
see a viable path toward safety through
Reimagined public safety is needed now
more than ever, but it’s still a multifac-
eted approach, and I don’t think cutting
tory gun violence in urban neighbor-
hoods by providing resources directly to
those most affected by local crime, often
from page 10 budget cuts at the Police Department. the police department budget is the young Black men who could otherwise
There’s value in more community way,” Spitzley said this week. “We need become involved in that criminal activi-
engagement and social services, Schor to think of this as a holistic approach to ty themselves.
homicide rates shouldn’t necessarily be said, but it doesn’t always provide a making reforms.” Richmond, California, experienced
considered part of the usual pattern for sense of security. Enter Advance Peace — a “promising” an 82% reduction in deadly shootings
Lansing.” And training for officers or hiring step forward in that holistic approach, after the program was launched there
In response to the rising number of more social workers to the force requires Spitzley said. in 2019, Boggan said. When it launched
shootings and homicides, local cops cash, Schor said. The California-based nonprofit is in Sacramento, California, the city expe-
have stayed focused on familiar tech- “We have to have enough policing geared toward stopping urban crime rienced a 24-month period without a
niques. That means ramping up patrols presence to have safety and security, before it begins. And for about $1.9 single youth homicide, according to
in “hotspots” on the city’s south side, but they also have to be doing it right. million over three years, Advance Peace Advance Peace.
Green said. More badges. More guns. People want police. They just want them could bring its programming to Lansing. “This program works,” Spitzley add-
More police visibility in the city. to act appropriately. There are extremes Founder and Eastern High School ed. “We’re looking at crushing crime and
Uniformed officers have also been on both sides of these conversations. graduate DeVone Boggan outlined the gun violence.”
knocking doors, trying to convince res- They all have rights to their opinions.” concept to several positive reviews from Several Ingham County officials,
idents and business owners to snitch The rising homicide rate in the City Council this week. The Council’s including Prosecutor Carol Siemon,
about recent crimes and to register their Lansing almost ensures that its Police committee on intergovernmental rela- also touted the program’s efficacy this
surveillance cameras with the Police Department won’t see a budget reduc- tions is set to explore ways to secure week and urged City Council members
Department. Anonymous tips are wel- tion next year, Schor told City Pulse this funding and perhaps launch a program to quickly find funding for the program.
comed. Building community relation- week. Budget cuts would likely equate early next year. Reports show Advance Peace needs at
ships can be critical. to service reductions or fewer patrols, he The concept: Advance Peace would least $500,000 to launch in the first
“The police and community must col- said. And that’s not a risk he’s willing to pair about 25 residents who are most year and requires a three-year commit-
laborate to send a clear message that let Lansing take. likely to get involved with gun violence ment — enough for at least two cohorts
violence in our communities will not “For me, this is a matter of keeping with local mentors who, in turn, can of 25 people in Greater Lansing. Early
be tolerated,” Green said during last people safe and secure in their homes connect them with social services and cost projections also suggest those costs
Wednesday’s community meeting. and in their neighborhoods. I firm- job opportunities over an 18-month could be reduced for Lansing through
The city’s Violent Crime Initiative, a ly believe that people should expect a period. Those recruited into the “fellow- grants and additional funding that
regional partnership of LPD, Michigan response when they dial 911,” Schor said. ship” also earn monthly stipends of up could be provided through Ingham
State Police, the Ingham County “Operational cuts, right now, I think to $1,000 for their involvement in the County Board of Commissioners.
Sheriff ’s Department and other agen- would only cause problems in terms of program, if they keep their noses clean. Under that model, Lansing’s project-
cies, is also focused on keeping illegal resident safety.” Boggan described would-be partic- ed costs would be about $890,000 over
firearms off city streets while investiga- Betz still believes that “radical inter- ipants as among the “most lethal indi- three years.
tions continue. vention” is the best way to curb gun viduals in the city.” “It can be both. When people see
“It’s the historical approach to policing violence in Lansing, though he’s quick- “Every day for an 18-month-plus peri- crime, they expect a response in order
hotspots,” said Council Vice President ly realizing the political infeasibility of od, they’ll be engaged and given atten- to feel safe,” Schor said. “Our police offi-
Adam Hussain. “Historically, has that slashing the Police Department budget. tion unlike they’ve ever had in the past,” cers do a good job of responding, but
shown to work in the short term? Yes. With Schor still controlling the city’s Boggan explained. “We want to make you also need appropriate community
But it can’t only be about active patrols. purse strings and the inability for Betz sure that these individuals know what policing to help build relationships in
It also has to be about building mean- to garner enough votes to set the bud- is out there for them. It’s hard to dream these neighborhoods where we’re seeing
ingful relationships in these neighbor- get on a different trajectory next year, about something you don’t even know issues.”
hoods.” he’s turning his attention toward other exists.” — KYLE KAMINSKI
Councilman Brandon Betz and the reforms. Instead of how much cops can Boggan said Advance Peace program- SEAN BRADLEY contributed to this
local chapter of Black Lives Matter, spend, he’s focusing on how that cash is ming works to end cyclical and retalia- report.
among others, have repeatedly called for to be spent.
reducing the Police Department budget Mirroring recent reforms in East CITY OF LANSING
and increasing spending on social ser- Lansing, Betz voiced interest this week NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
vices and programs designed to mitigate in amending portions of city ordinanc- Z-4-2020, 220 N. Pennsylvania Avenue
crime before it can begin. es — like its disorderly conduct laws — Rezoning from “C” Residential to “DM-4” Residential
Resolutions calling for a 50% police to alter police enforcement in Lansing. The Lansing City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, January 11, 2021 at 7:00 p.m., via
budget cut over five years have twice Perhaps some crimes can be wiped from ZOOM Conferencing, Meeting ID 824 7315 3790, to consider Z-4-2020, a request by Edward W.
Sparrow Hospital Association to rezone the property located at 220 N. Pennsylvania Avenue from
failed to pass through the City Council. the books and reduce police interac- “C” Residential district to “DM-4” Residential district. The purpose of the rezoning is to permit the
Green has voiced strong opposition to tions, he said. use of the property for expansion of the Sparrow hospital facilities.
police divestment. And Schor doesn’t “It’s really depressing that the only
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So, how do increased patrols align said that police divestment has lost Chris Swope, Lansing City Clerk, MMC/CMMC
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First COVID-19 vaccines depart Capital Regional International Airport
At least 34 deaths tracked across Commission within the Department CORONAVIRUS IN MICHIGAN
Greater Lansing over the last week of Health and Human Services, a mass
BY THE NUMBERS… WEEK 40
Frontline healthcare workers at two vaccination campaign to raise aware-
Michigan hospitals were the first in ness of the safety and efficacy of the MICHIGAN
the state to receive their COVID-19 recently approved COVID-19 vaccine WEEKLY
vaccines this week after they were fed- across the state of Michigan. 12/01/20 12/08/20 CHANGE
erally approved and sent out for distri-
bution.
CASES 410,295 442,715 ^8%
In related news …
The nation’s first batch of coronavi- The East Lansing City Council has
rus vaccines reportedly arrived at the approved an expedited approval pro- DEATHS 10,138 10,935 ^8%
Capital Regional International Airport cess and temporary elimination of
on Sunday morning, shortly after leav- fees for the creation or expansion of GREATER LANSING EATON CO.
ing Pfizer’s manufacturing facility in outdoor seating or local restaurants. WEEKLY WEEKLY
Portage. Those initial doses were set to 12/01/20 12/08/20 CHANGE 12/01/20 12/08/20 CHANGE
Restaurants adjoining any plaza, par-
be distributed across Michigan and all king lot or other public space can apply CASES 16,629 18,078 ^9% CASES 3,526 3,850 ^9%
50 states, with the top priority given to for a temporary permit that allows
frontline health care workers and resi- them to temporarily create or expand DEATHS 219 253 ^16% DEATHS 59 69 ^17%
dents of long-term care facilities. outdoor seating through March 2021.
After that, the Michigan Department As the pandemic rages on in Greater INGHAM CO. CLINTON CO.
WEEKLY WEEKLY
of Health and Human Services plans to Lansing, Ingham County Health 12/01/20 12/08/20 CHANGE 12/01/20 12/08/20 CHANGE
expand vaccinations to essential work- Officer Linda Vail is urging residents CASES 10,105 10,984 ^9% CASES 2,998 3,244 ^8%
ers and those who are at high-risk of to also be cautious of the flu season
contracting COVID-19. with vaccinations, hand washing and
Sparrow Health System in Lansing
DEATHS 131 153 ^17% DEATHS 29 31 ^7%
other steps.
was preparing to administer its share “We need to do everything we can to
of the vaccine to dozens of its work- lessen the spread of the flu and prevent COVID-19 virus can apply for grants option of free college tuition toward
ers this week, but the number of doses flu-related hospitalizations so as not of up to $15,000 through the Pure an associate degree or industry-recog-
expected to arrive was far from enough to overwhelm the region’s healthcare Michigan Small Business Relief nized certificate at community college.
to cover all high-priority employees, system,” Vail said this week. Initiative. About $600,000 is set for Whitmer joined a bipartisan coaliti-
according to reports in the Lansing Michigan State University received businesses across Eaton, Clinton and on of governors from Illinois, Indiana,
State Journal. $2.1 million in grant funding last week Ingham counties. Those grants will be Kentucky, Minnesota, Ohio and
The Michigan National Guard will to test for coronavirus in wastewater, awarded on a “first-in” basis to busi- Wisconsin on Tuesday urging residents
also staff about 50 COVID-19 “vac- which has the potential to be an early nesses at michiganbusiness.org/relief. to wear masks and practice social dis-
cination and testing teams” that will warning system for COVID-19. More Essential workers interested in tancing as the holiday season approa-
report to four hospitals as early as this than 100 wastewater sites will be applying for Michigan’s “Future for ches. “Until the vaccine is available to
week to help out with ongoing distri- monitored for the virus to assist with Frontliners” program that offers tuiti- everyone and until we eradicate this
bution efforts. preventative measures. on-free college must apply in the next virus once and for all, we must conti-
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has also cre- Small businesses that have been two weeks to be considered eligible for nue working to project one another,”
ated the bipartisan Protect Michigan disproportionately impacted by the assistance. The program is designed she said.
to offer certain frontline workers the — KYLE KAMINSKI
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