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Chris is the Lansing City Clerk. He was elected to this position in November 2005 and took office on January 1, 2006. He was reelected in November 2009, November 2013, and November 2017. Before becoming City Clerk, he served as an Ingham County Commissioner, worked as a policy analyst for the Michigan Senate, and was a benefits administrator for the Michigan House of Representatives.

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Chris is currently the Lansing City Clerk. He was first elected in November 2005 and has been reelected in 2009, 2013, and 2017. He previously served as an Ingham County Commissioner from 2000 to 2005. He also ran for the Lansing City Council in 1995 but did not win.

Aims to improve transparency, accessibility, and efficiency in city operations and enhance community engagement.

Administration

- City clerks are responsible for keeping public records, running elections, and helping with licenses and permits.
- City clerks help answer questions for people who live in the city and post public notices and announcements.
- Clerks are elected to a four-year term.