The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (LRC-PAC) announced the endorsements of a slate of candidates running for the Lansing City Charter Commission. The special election is on May 7, 2024.
As the May 7th elections for the Lansing Charter Commission approach, the city’s organized labor and business communities stand united behind a slate of candidates dedicated to ensuring a fair and prosperous future for Lansing. With the task of reviewing and potentially amending the city’s Charter, often referred to as the city’s Constitution, the importance of selecting the right candidates cannot be overstated.
Representing a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, the endorsed slate of candidates has been carefully chosen to prioritize the interests of all Lansing residents. Spearheaded by the collaborative efforts of labor unions and business associations, these endorsements aim to promote candidates who will champion the rights of workers, foster economic growth, and advocate for a government that works for everyone.
The endorsed slate of candidates includes:
- Stephen Purchase, staff, Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters & Millwrights
- Ben Dowd, Associate Director, Community Economic Development Association of Michigan, Chair of Lansing Pride
- Joan Bauer, former member of the Lansing City Council and state representative
- Muhammad Qawwee, President of UAW Local 4911
- Elizabeth Driscoll Boyd, former Communications Director for Governor Jennifer Granholm
- Brian Jeffries, former member of the Lansing City Council and Ingham County Commission
- Miranda Swartz, member of IBEW Local 665
- Keith Williams, former executive director, Michigan State University Alumni Office
- Guillermo Lopez, Board of Education Trustee for the Lansing School District
Want to learn more about the candidates and their campaigns? Check out the below links to their websites or pages:
Our Endorsement Process
The LRC-PAC’s endorsement process includes a review of a candidate’s
past performance, a written questionnaire, and, in some cases, an
in-person interview. Only after this process is completed and a vote
of the LRC-PAC Board of Directors is taken can a candidate be endorsed and be
considered for financial support.
2024 Lansing City Charter Commission Questionnaire
