Tony Conley is a newer content contributor and show host for Michigan Business Network. For his fourth episode, Tony has a three-segment conversation about business and political coverage in Michigan.
He catches up with Lansing Mayor, Andy Schor.
Listen to Mayor Schor and Tony's conversation by clicking on the PodCast playlist below!
Andy Schor was elected 52nd Mayor of Lansing, Michigan on November 7, 2017, and took office on January 1, 2018.
Mayor Schor is focused on Lansing being its best self: a diverse, dense, livable, and welcoming environment. Lansing will offer amenities and necessities needed to retain and sustain residents through all stages of life: children as they grow, young people starting careers, families putting down roots, established professionals looking to expand their businesses, and seniors.
Mayor Schor is committed to growing the city for all and is focused on helping residents and local businesses through the complex challenges of COVID-19 and the related economic repercussions.
Under Schor’s leadership, Lansing has approximately $1.5 billion in new investment in the city completed and in progress. The city was named the number one affordable city to live in the United States based on high quality of life and low cost of living, as well as one of the top cities to live in after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Inclusive growth and economic development throughout the city remains a priority for Mayor Schor. In 2020, the Capital City Market opened in downtown Lansing becoming the first grocery store in the area. He has increased access to recreational activities for residents and visitors alike with the opening of Beacon Park and the nearby Town Square on the south side and Rotary Park downtown. Support and resources continue to be provided to Neighborhoods of Focus, as well as social services including homeless prevention programs and sheltering services for those in need throughout the city.
Mayor Schor formed the Mayor's Racial Justice and Equity Alliance and is leading the effort to implement a Racial Justice and Equity Plan for the City of Lansing.
Mayor Schor has had to govern through crisis. He successfully navigated the flood of 2018, saving hundreds of houses from damage. He also led Lansing through the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing Lansing through stronger. He brought partners together by creating a Community Response Cabinet, issued small business rescue grants, helped residents with mortgage and rental assistance, forced on homeless and preventing virus spread, and many other efforts.
The Mayor currently serves on the Accelerator of America Board, the Capital Area United Way Board, the Lansing Promise Board, City of Lansing Employees Retirement System Board of Trustees, Police and Fire Retirement System Board of Trustees, as the Vice-Chair on the U.S. Conference of Mayors Metro Universities Task Force, and as an honorary Board Member for Fair and Equal Michigan. He is also a member of Mayors Against Illegal Guns, and is a founding member of the national Gun Safety Coalition. In 2019, Mayor Schor was appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to serve on the Manufactured Housing Commission.
Andy Schor previously served as an Ingham County Commissioner for 10 years, followed by five years in the Michigan House of Representatives representing residents of the 68th District.
Andy and his wife, Erin, have lived in Lansing for over 20 years, and their children attend school in the Lansing Public School District. Andy graduated from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, earning Bachelor of Arts degrees in political science and history.
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