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Lansing Mayor Andy Schor, now in the final year of his term, is set to deliver the 2021 State of The City on February 3. Schor has already stated his main priorities this yearwill include handling the coronavirus pandemic, continuing racial justice and equity work, and dealing with the city’s budget.
2020 proved to be a chaotic year rife with controversies for Schor, who has not announced if he plans to run again. Here s a look back at some of the key moment s that shaped Schor’s 2020 and will determine his path forward in 2021.
Economic Troubles
The coronavirus pandemic dealt a major blow to Lansing’s economy. Schor told WKAR that the city had to cut $12.5 million from its budget in the span of three months.