Former Lansing Mayor David Hollister Dies at 84

Former Lansing Mayor David Hollister, a longtime local leader who helped shape the city for decades, has died at the age of 84.

David Hollister Served Lansing for a Decade

Hollister served as Lansing's mayor from 1993 until 2003, but his impact on the area stretched well beyond his time in City Hall.

The current mayor of Lansing, Andy Schor, remembered Hollister as someone who dedicated much of his life to the city and helped guide several major projects that still have an impact today.

Hollister's Impact Went Beyond Lansing City Hall

Schor credited him with helping put Lansing on stronger financial footing and beginning work toward projects like a new City Hall and a performing arts center.

David Hollister's Career in Michigan Public Service

Before becoming mayor, Hollister served in the Michigan House of Representatives. Schor said Hollister used his time in state government to advocate for people across Michigan, especially those who needed help the most.

His career also included time as a teacher and as a director for the state of Michigan. Later, Hollister worked with Michigan State University through Prima Civitas, an organization focused on economic development in the region.

Remembering David Hollister's Impact on Lansing

Schor said Hollister's work helped transform Lansing and that his name will remain closely connected to the city for years to come.
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For many people in Mid-Michigan, Hollister was more than a former mayor. He was a familiar figure in Lansing politics and civic life whose work touched everything from jobs and development to entertainment and the city's downtown.

Hollister was 84 years old.