Chuck Grigsby running for East Lansing City Council

Chuck earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Grand View University and a master's degree in criminal justice from Arizona State University. He lives with his wife and son in East Lansing.

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Chuck currently works as an advisor for the National Center for Education Statistics. 

Meet East Lansing City Council Candidate Chuck Grigsby – East ...

Chuck Grigsby is currently an elected member of the East Lansing City Council. He was elected in 2021 and is serving his first term. He previously served as Chair of the East Lansing Human Rights Commission and Chair of the Study Committee on an Independent Police Oversight Commission.

Believes addressing pension debt will require "diverse and creative" solutions.

Supports community involvement in the budgetary process to increase public trust.

- Believes addressing pension debt will require "diverse and creative" solutions.
- Supports community involvement in the budgetary process to increase public trust.

Economy

Supports development that generates new revenue and maintains strong, stable neighborhoods.

- Supports development that generates new revenue and maintains strong, stable neighborhoods.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports the establishment of an Independent Police Oversight Commission.

Believes in "strengthening public safety through transparency, accountability, and collaboration."

- Supports the establishment of an Independent Police Oversight Commission.
- Believes in "strengthening public safety through transparency, accountability, and collaboration."

Public Safety

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

Healthcare

Wants to improve the City’s relationship with neighboring municipalities.

Said he would be interested in bringing his background of youth mentorship to council and create an Emerging Leaders Program for youth.

- Wants to improve the City’s relationship with neighboring municipalities.
- Said he would be interested in bringing his background of youth mentorship to council and create an Emerging Leaders Program for youth.

Public Services

Energy & the Environment

Believes East Lansing must address aging infrastructure, flexible housing, and a budget that generates new revenue while protecting essential services.

- Believes East Lansing must address aging infrastructure, flexible housing, and a budget that generates new revenue while protecting essential services.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Chuck Grigsby

Chuck Grigsby holds a master’s degree in criminal justice from Arizona State University and mediator and restorative justice certifications from Central Michigan University. He also attended Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa. He lives with his wife and son in East Lansing.

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- 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.