Steve Whelan and Chuck Grigsby Elected to East Lansing City Council
The Ingham County Clerk website announced early Wednesday morning that former candidates Steve Whelan and Chuck Grigsby were elected to the East Lansing City Council. Whelan secured 22.36% of the vote, receiving 2,609 votes across all precincts. Grigsby closely followed with 20.01%, earning 2,335 votes.
Election Context and Voter Turnout
The election took place amid ongoing debates in East Lansing about sanctuary city status, police policies, and budget challenges. According to the Ingham County Clerk website, over 11,658 people voted in Tuesday's election.
“Results will be confirmed later this week when voter demographics are released,” said East Lansing City Clerk Emily Gordon.
Other Candidates and Council Composition
Adam DeLay came in third with 14.85% of the vote, totaling 1,732 votes, but did not win a council seat. Six candidates competed for two open seats after council member Dana Watson and Mayor George Brookover announced they would not seek re-election.
Whelan and Grigsby will join current council members Erik Altmann, Mark Meadows, and Kerry Ebersole Singh to form the five-person city council.
Summary: Steve Whelan and Chuck Grigsby were elected to East Lansing City Council, joining three existing members amid local debates on sanctuary policies and budget issues.