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About S. MLK CIA

Mission & Purpose

The S. MLK Jr. Blvd. Corridor Improvement Authority (S. MLK CIA) is a City of Lansing board dedicated to promoting economic development and revitalization along the S. MLK Jr. Blvd. commercial corridor. The Authority works to attract investment, support local businesses, enhance infrastructure, and create a thriving, connected environment for South Lansing residents and visitors.

The neighborhoods that border the S MLK Jr. Blvd Corridor have a population of 11,233 across 10 census block groups, between W Mount Hope Ave and I-96.

 

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2025 S. MLK CIA Board of Directors

Amanda Defrees

Amanda Defrees

Chair

 
 
Jeremy Matthews

Jeremy Matthews

Vice Chair

 
Kristina Schmidgall

Kristina Schmidgall 

Treasurer

 
Melissa White

Melissa White

Recording Secretary

 
Don

Don "Moose" Sober

Board Member

 
 
Dustin Hower

Dustin Hower

Board Member

 
 
Kahleea Washington

Kahleea Washington

Board Manager

 

Become a Board Member

If you are interested in serving on the board of directors, visit Application for Appointment to Board or Commission or contact Kahleea Washington at kahleea@lansingedc.com

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Development & TIF Plan

Learn more about the Authority’s mission, goals, and future initiatives in the S. MLK CIA Development and TIF Plan.

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