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Tirstan Walters
NONPARTISAN
Tirstan Walters is running for Lansing City Council Member.
Personal background
Tirstan Walters is from Lapeer, Michigan. He has an associate’s degree from Mott Community College and a bachelor’s degree in geography from Michigan State University. He moved to Lansing in 2019 and lives near Hunter Park on the east side.
Professional background
Tirstan is a departmental technician at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, where he focuses on investigating Medicaid waste, fraud and abuse. He also works as a grant coordinator for the State of Michigan, managing funding for gun violence intervention and community policing programs. Earlier in his career, he worked in government administration as an ARP projects coordinator for the State of Michigan and served as a projects coordinator with the Michigan State Police.
Political background
This is Tirstan's first run for public office.
Economy
Supports small businesses and wants to encourage growth in the business community to make sure everyone has a job.
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Housing & Urban Development
Supports housing developments that offer adequate and affordable options for all residents.
Plans to address blight and the red tag crisis in Lansing.
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Public Safety
Supports evidence-based violence intervention programming.
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Healthcare
As of June 5, 2025, Tirstan Walters’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Public Services
Supports funding the park system to encourage recreational activities for all residents.
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Energy & the Environment
As of June 5, 2025, Tirstan Walters’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Transportation & Infrastructure
Supports increasing investment in roads and sidewalks to ensure transportation options are available and sufficient.
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