Public Relation Services

City of Lansing Charter Commission

Buyer seeks a public relations firm to assist in informing Lansing citizens about proposed changes to the Lansing City Charter. The firm will develop and implement communication strategies to educate voters about the charter revision that will appear on the November 4, 2025 ballot. Services include designing information literature, implementing social media campaigns, and communicating with local media. All materials must be unbiased, fact-based, and reviewed by the Commission's law firm before distribution.

• 7/1/2025 - RFP Issue Date
• 7/14/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 9/25/2025 - Ballot Mailing Date
• 11/4/2025 - Election Date

• Experience in public relations for government entities in Michigan
• Knowledge of ballot initiatives and charter revisions
• Familiarity with election law compliance

• Design information literature on proposed Charter changes for public mailing
• Create social media plan to inform public about Charter changes
• Implement media communication strategy about proposed Charter changes
• Ensure compliance with election laws regarding Commission resources
• Coordinate review of all materials with Commission's law firm
• Mail at least one information piece before September 25 absentee ballot mailing
• Direct citizens to website for comparing proposed and current Charter
• Develop unbiased, fact-based communication materials
• Support public meetings and consultations
• Design graphic materials for public education campaign
• Create written content for public communications
• Manage public relations campaign for November 4 ballot initiative
• Develop messaging for 88,000 registered Lansing voters
• Target communications for 22,800+ mail ballot recipients
• Produce materials explaining Charter revision process