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.
2025 S. MLK CIA Board of Directors
Amanda Defrees
Chair
Jeremy Matthews
Vice Chair
Kristina Schmidgall
Treasurer
Melissa White
Recording Secretary
Don "Moose" Sober
Board Member
Dustin Hower
Board Member
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
Upcoming Events
Regular Meeting Time
5405 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Lansing, MI 48911
(Please refer to the meeting calendar for location or schedule changes.)
Regular Meeting Time
5405 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Lansing, MI 48911
(Please refer to the meeting calendar for location or schedule changes.)
Regular Meeting Time
5405 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Lansing, MI 48911
(Please refer to the meeting calendar for location or schedule changes.)
Regular Meeting Time
5405 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Lansing, MI 48911
(Please refer to the meeting calendar for location or schedule changes.)
Regular Meeting Time
5405 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Lansing, MI 48911
(Please refer to the meeting calendar for location or schedule changes.)
Regular Meeting Time
5405 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Lansing, MI 48911
(Please refer to the meeting calendar for location or schedule changes.)
Regular Meeting Time
5405 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Lansing, MI 48911
(Please refer to the meeting calendar for location or schedule changes.)
Regular Meeting Time
5405 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Lansing, MI 48911
(Please refer to the meeting calendar for location or schedule changes.)
Regular Meeting Time
5405 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Lansing, MI 48911
(Please refer to the meeting calendar for location or schedule changes.)
Development & TIF Plan
Learn more about the Authority’s mission, goals, and future initiatives in the S. MLK CIA Development and TIF Plan.