Rachel R. Willis

Okay- votes are all counted- and while I am disappointed in the outcome, I am incredibly proud of the race that I ran. This campaign has made me a stronger board member, and I look forward to continuing to serve the Lansing community as a member of the Lansing School District Board of Education.

Big thank you to the over 6000 people in this community who believed in me and cast their vote in support of my election. I would not have made it this far without the unwavering encouragement of my friends and family.

Congratulations to Peter Spadafore , Brian T. Jackson and Mayor Andy Schor on your successful re-election to office. The city of Lansing has a lot of work to accomplish in the next four years, best of luck to you all!

Alright folks- that’s it! I voted- number 123 in my precinct at about 4:48pm- remember, polls are open until 8pm.

Did you know?

If you’re not registered to vote you can still do so by registering in person at your local township or city clerk’s office with proof of residency, before tonight at 8 p.m.

Capitol Area Transportation Agency will provide free system-wide rides, those looking to receive a ride, need to inform the driver when getting on.

Polls are open! Here’s everything you need to know before voting in mid-Michigan LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The November 2021 election polls opened at 7 a.m. this morning on November 2. and will close at 8 p.m. tonight across the state of Michigan. Those who are in line befo…

Lansing, Michigan Voter Center LansingVotes.com

Today is the day! Click the link below if you need more information on where to vote. Remember- Polls in Lansing are open until 8pm!

If you still have an absentee ballot, remember to drop it off at the City Clerk’s office or one of the drop boxes by 8pm!

You can also bring it to the polls to be voided, so you can vote in person!

It’s not too late- vote Rachel R. Willis

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Check out my interview with Fox 47-
Don’t forget to vote TOMORROW - November 2!

Lansing City Council at-large race: Rachel Willis Rachel Willis has served on the Lansing School Board for a decade. Now she wants to bring her skills and talents to the Lansing City Council as an at-large member.

I was finally able to stop by and get the highly recommended Baklavatte from The 517 Coffee Company and a donut from Groovy Donuts- the perfect pick me up on a rainy Friday before election!

Don’t forget- vote Tuesday November 2-

🚨🚨Attend the Mayor’s Neighborhood Advisory Board Meeting at Letts Community Center this Thursday, October 21, from 6-8 p.m.

Learn about funding opportunities for your civic organization.

Grant information: bit.ly/3vpH2XQ

Picture from Saturday with the crew - I love these warm sunny days that allow for more opportunities to knock doors!

The early sunset may be narrowing my after-work-before-bedtime canvassing window, but it hasn’t slowed me down.

I love knocking on doors, meeting new people and admiring all of our wonderful neighborhoods.

PS- Trick or Treating is going to be a blast this year based on some of the intricately decorated houses I saw tonight! I promise I only screamed once and jumped off a porch twice! 😂

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I find it interesting that I found this slogan on a mailer from another candidate- a mailer thar was paid for by ANOTHER all male candidate endorsing PAC- when I’ve had this tag-line since day one…

People matter over politics- period.

Election 2021: Get to know the candidates for Lansing mayor, city council After a large candidate pool in the Lansing primary, here's who's left and what they have to say going into the general election.

“Willis is a proven leader with significant experience leading a large and complex public institution. Spadafore, whom we endorsed in the August primary, has demonstrated the ability to govern with common sense and compassion and deserves another term. For these reasons, we endorse Peter Spadafore and Rachel Willis for At-Large City Council.”

This quote is from the City Pulse article regarding the mayoral race, but I have linked the overall At-Large voter guide-for a more thorough look at my campaign.

Round Two — Lansing City Council at-large: Top two vote-getters will fill two seats. With Kathie Dunbar’s departure from the City Council at the end of the year because of her mayoral bid, at least one fresh face is guaranteed to take the dais at City Hall next year. The odds are whoever that is will serve alongside Spadafore.

Big thank you to Rashad Muhammad for the interview-

Take a look to learn more about the candidate and feel free to share!

Poll Position featuring Rachel Willis Lansing City Council candidate Rachel Willis invited us to her home for a discussion about her campaign, what drives her, and what she wants her legacy to be...

Diversity and equity are incredibly important to many people in the city of Lansing, including myself.

Inclusion means being intentional about hearing from diverse groups of people and ensuring that multiple voices and perspectives are heard when making a decision.

On the November 2, 2021 ballot, there are four female candidates running for office in the City of Lansing, representing almost 45% of the ballot- yet ZERO women were selected by the Chamber for endorsement. I won’t even mention that three of the four female candidates are of color.

Women running for office face barriers beyond those of their male peers.
“A variety of societal and individual barriers that keep women from considering a run for office. Systemic racism and structural inequities faced by women of different backgrounds, socioeconomic status, sexual orientations, and religions mean there is seldom a one size fits all answer.”

Women Still Face Hurdles in Running for Office Female candidates receive more attacks on Twitter than male candidates.

What’s missing from this picture?
Asking for a friend.

We are excited to announce the Lansing Regional Chamber-Political Action Committee (LRC-PAC) candidate endorsements for the cities of Lansing and East Lansing.

As the voice of business for Greater Lansing, the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce prides itself on endorsing candidates focused on sound policy that creates jobs, encourages economic growth, and strengthens our region.

This diverse slate of candidates have demonstrated a shared vision for building a stronger region and support of policies that will create more jobs and economic investment.

We encourage you to learn more about these candidates and their platforms. We look forward to supporting their campaigns and assisting them win this election cycle!

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Did you know one in four people aren’t registered to vote😱 ! If you are not yet registered you can do so this Thursday, Sept. 30 from 10am – 2:30pm outside of A&S. Make sure you are .

Thank you to The Chronicle News for this feature about my campaign!

Rachel Willis Lansing City Council At-Large Candidate-Community, Commitment, and Collaboration To some, the City of Lansing is merely the Capital City of Michigan, but to Rachel Willis Lansing is home. Rachel is the second of three children born to Roger and Robin Lewis. She is the daughter of a law enforcement officer and registered sanitarian. From her upbringing, came the importance of ser...

It is my 3rd time on the ballot, but my first time with yard signs! 😍
Absentee ballots are out and November 2 will be here before you know it! Let me know if you want one of these beauties for your yard!

Sharing some FREE community resources.

September 11, 2001- I was in the 8th grade at Gardner Middle school. When the attacks first started, I was in Orchestra class and we didn’t have a television in our room, so my class didn’t see it happen. When I transitioned to my next class, kids who had heard about it requested my English teacher, Mrs. Spicer, to turn on the television. She handed out a ditto paper and we were all glued to the TV. During that class, the second plane hit the towers.

The bell rang and we transitioned to the next class. The teachers all lined the halls and asked us to quickly get to our next rooms. When I arrived to Mr. Berl’s algebra class we turned on the TV and the towers were gone.

That’s where I was, 20 years ago when the world changed. Today, I listened to our Governor and others honor the courage and sacrifices of the first reponders. The bell rang out as the names of those who lost their life that day were read. It was a somber experience that reminds us of a moment in time when the entire country stood together.

It struck me today that 18 year olds who will be casting their ballots for the first time this November were not even born on 9/11/01. It is our responsibility to lead the charge to ensure the legacy of this day lives on.

Tonight’s canvassing partner was none other than the one and only Nugget! Teach em young I say!

I love nights like this and being able to combine mommy and Nugget time with knocking doors and meeting new people.

Today was a great day at the Michigan Chicken Wing Festival. I had a great time networking with business owners- and I was amazed to meet business owners from around the state who were attracted to bring their business to Lansing for the festival.

The election will be here before you know it! Have you made your voting plan??

Pat Gillespie is a Lansing native with big ideas and a heart to see Lansing thrive. Revitalizing our downtown is just one step in the process, but it is a right step.

What's next for Clara's, other vacant properties in downtown Lansing's Stadium District A look at four vacant properties in Lansing's Stadium District the Gillespie Group owns and is redeveloping.

Please take a moment to complete this brief survey. Public safety is incredibly important and input from the community regarding the skills and experience criteria for our next Police Chief is critical.

The city would love to hear from you! I am thankful that we are casting a nation wide search- this will afford us the opportunity to interview the most diverse and qualified candidates.

The City of Lansing and Public Sector Search & Consulting are asking for the community's input to determine recruitment criteria and evaluate candidates for the Lansing Police Department's next Police Chief. The deadline to complete the survey below or by phone at 916-789-9990, is August 31, 2021.

Survey in English - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Lansing-PC-Search
Survey in Spanish - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LPD-espanol

The Ingham County Democratic Party annual picnic was a great opportunity to meet with both community members and other elected officials to network and discuss pertinent issues. I love this city and the enthusiasm to make it the best place to live!

If you keep scrolling through the pictures, I think you will see a cameo from my little one who was clearly having a great time! 😀😉

I can’t wait to build on this enthusiasm to meet with more community members as I knock on more doors!

Sunday nights with a sitter means something different when it is election season- the husband and I are out and about meeting with local business owners, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have a little fun while we are at it. Our tour is off to a great start meeting with folks in Reo Town!
see us in the slingshot- say hi!

Big thank you State Representative Sarah Anthony for stopping by to show support at my campaign open house.
I had a great time discussing critical issues with family, friends, and neighbors. I’m really looking forward to weeks and months ahead as I hit the streets to hear directly from YOU.

We are pushing full steam ahead! If you would like to help in any way, please send me a private message or email me at [email protected]

With all the votes in- we are moving on to the November election! Thank you to all the voters in Lansing who believed in me and honored me with your vote.

An admirable Thank You to the other candidates who took the step to run for office- this primary was quite interesting to say the least and a dedication to run for office takes heart and effort.

Congratulations to Peter Spadafore on his advancement to the November election! So happy for you my friend!

Today is the day! I voted- did you? Polls are open until 8pm! You still have time to vote in person or drop off your absentee ballot to the appointed ballot drop off locations.
Remember- Rachel Willis for City Council At-Large

*Copied from Peter Spadafore

🚨 Polls are now officially open! 🚨

I hope I can count on your vote today!

🗳 If you are currently in possession of an absentee ballot, they must be returned to your Lansing City Clerk Chris Swope by 8:00 p.m. today. Ballots may be delivered to your local clerk in person, or dropped in your local clerk’s secure drop box by 8:00 p.m.

🗳 If you prefer to vote at the polls in-person, polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Remember to bring your government-issued ID, or be prepared to swear an affidavit attesting to your identity if you do not have your ID with you.

🗳 If you have received an Absent Voter Ballot and choose to vote in-person at the polls, please bring your issued Absent Voter Ballot to the polls with you and surrender it to an Election Inspector. You may also complete an affidavit if you do not have the ballot in your possession. You will then be issued a new in-person ballot to vote.

Don’t be fooled by the name change- the artist formerly known as Lewis is still me!

In the 10 years since I was elected to the Lansing Board of Education I have married my wonderful husband, earned a masters degree, started a family and planted deeper roots in Lansing by purchasing my first home.

Lansing City Council candidate Rachel Lewis promises to focus on economic development, collaboration She has a strong background in social work and has served on the Lansing School Board. Now Rachel Lewis is running for an at-large seat on the Lansing City Council

Thankful to receive such a flattering endorsement from the City Pulse-Looking forward to the opportunity to share my experience in City Hall-

“Her experience dealing with budgets, personnel and policy make her a compelling candidate for Council.”

The CP Edit: CP endorsements: Lansing primary election Leading a city as its mayor isn’t for the faint of heart. It takes courage, resolve and a knack for bringing people together around a shared vision for the community’s future. Sadly, our current mayor doesn’t appear to embody any of these qualities. Virtually invisible during much of the pande...

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