We’ve Looked at Crime from Both Sides Now - with guest Jody Washington

Here is the Podcast's Patreon Page:Patreon.com/WhatLansingCouncilVote on the perks for being a WLC patreon member!*****************During the July 14th Lansing city council meeting the council got a slick update on Lansing airport happenings, there are continuing brownfield development plans on plans on plans, some multi-property landlords were not in-favor of proposed renter insurance ordinances changes, there was an inter-council red-tag fee quarrel, and frustration over a police commissioner board re-appointment. Our special guest is Jody Washington. She is a former city council member, current charter commission member, and long time community activist in Lansing.NOTES:Jody mentions Brian Jeffries and Lori Adam Simons - they are the Chair and Vice Chair of the Charter Commission. The Michigan flyer is a bus service to and from the Detroit airport (DTW) and the Marriott in East Lansing. Sarah Anthony is our state senator for Michigan’s 21st district that includes most of Lansing and Easton county. The acronym AMI stands for Area Median Income - this metric is used to determine the affordability of housing in the context of the area. Here is the city page for the charter commission:https://www.lansingmi.gov/1238/Commission-MembersLearn more about city council here:https://www.lansingmi.gov/186/City-Council