Adam DeLay running for East Lansing City Council

Adam is from Romulus, Michigan. He has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the Michigan State University. He currently resides with his family in East Lansing.

Adam is a legislative analyst at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. He previously worked as the deputy director for constituent services in Governor Gretchen Whitmer's office and as a constituent services representative in U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow's office. 

Meet East Lansing City Council Candidate Adam DeLay – East ...

Adam previously served on the Lansing Township Board of Trustees from 2016 to 2019. He previously ran for East Lansing City Council in 2021 but did not win. Adam currently serves on the East Lansing Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission.

Plans to address the city’s $2 million structural deficit by reviewing contracts, streamlining employee searches, and encouraging development.

Opposes the city council's decision to ask voters for a property tax increase, believing it goes back on the city's promise not to raise property taxes while the income tax is in place.

Proposes a four-year pay freeze for council members and top city staff to set an example for the city.

- Plans to address the city’s $2 million structural deficit by reviewing contracts, streamlining employee searches, and encouraging development.
- Opposes the city council's decision to ask voters for a property tax increase, believing it goes back on the city's promise not to raise property taxes while the income tax is in place.
- Proposes a four-year pay freeze for council members and top city staff to set an example for the city.

Economy

Supports encouraging development to grow the city’s tax base, including a proposed project by the owners of the Student Book Store to build a large apartment complex downtown.

- Supports encouraging development to grow the city’s tax base, including a proposed project by the owners of the Student Book Store to build a large apartment complex downtown.

Housing & Urban Development

Wants to close the City jail and direct the City Manager to terminate officers that no longer maintain the trust of the community.

- Wants to close the City jail and direct the City Manager to terminate officers that no longer maintain the trust of the community.

Public Safety

Supports reinvesting 25% of the East Lansing Police Department budget into a new community services department that will address poverty, mental health, and other related issues.

- Supports reinvesting 25% of the East Lansing Police Department budget into a new community services department that will address poverty, mental health, and other related issues.

Healthcare

As of August 14, 2025, Adam Delay’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Services

Supports transitioning to 100% renewable energy and investing in electric vehicles.

- Supports transitioning to 100% renewable energy and investing in electric vehicles.

Energy & the Environment

Supports improving traffic conditions in neighborhoods like Chesterfield Hills and Southeast Marble.

- Supports improving traffic conditions in neighborhoods like Chesterfield Hills and Southeast Marble.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Adam Delay

Adam is from Romulus, Michigan. He has a bachelor\u2019s degree in journalism from the College of Communication Arts and Sciences and a bachelor\u2019s degree in social relations and policy from James Madison College at Michigan State University. He lives with his family in East Lansing\u2019s Northern Meadows neighborhood.

Adam is a legislative analyst at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. He previously worked as the deputy director for constituent services in Governor Gretchen Whitmer's office and as a constituent services representative in U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow's office. Earlier in his career, he worked in the Michigan Senate. 

Adam previously served on the Lansing Township Board of Trustees from 2016 to 2019. He was appointed to the seat in 2016 and then ran for election, winning a four-year seat in Nov. 2016. He resigned that position when he moved. Adam also previously ran for East Lansing City Council in 2021 but did not win. He currently serves on the East Lansing Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, including as chair and vice chair.

Wants to establish a Community Service Department using 25% of the police department's budget to house social workers.

Supports government transparency and making more information available to the public, especially as it relates to the city’s budget.

- City council members in Michigan help make city-level laws, approve budgets, and oversee city services to serve the community’s needs. 
- Council members attend regular meetings, listen to public concerns, and vote on city issues like zoning, public safety, and spending. They also appoint and direct officials, like the city manager.
- City council members may be elected in partisan elections or nonpartisan elections, depending on the city. They may represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Terms for city council members often last two or four years, depending on the city.