Thank you East Lansing Safe Routes to School. I had the excellent opportunity to meet with parents, neighbors, and community members working on significant public safety initiatives for our children, and community who live and works in our city. I was able to be involved in informative discussions about safe traveling in our community, whether bicycling, walking, scooters, or other alternative means of transportation by our citizens. Please know that I am available to discuss, learn and support groups and organizations whose mandate is to invest in our community’s future and well-being that support East Lansing. As your next East Lansing City Councilmember, I will continue making myself available and learning from you to be a representative who is in touch with our community values. #EastLansingWhatsNext #ChuckGrigsbyforEL#SafeRoutesMI #EastLansing #GetOutAndMove #ActiveKids #HappyKids #ShareTheRoad #ELSRTS #PopUpSocial  http://www.saferoutesinfo.org/

I wanted to give you a quick update on the progress I have made on my “Doorstep Near You” campaign so far. So far, I have walked my way through a few of our East Lansing neighborhoods, with many more on my schedule. Common topics that have come up so far in my discussions with you are transparency, budget, public safety, economic development, environment, MSU, and neighborhood retention. In listening to you, I have learned so much and have come away with an even clearer understanding of what is important to many East Lansing residents. I believe that my going out and knocking on your door to meet you personally and hear what is on your mind is worth the effort! Before starting the “Doorstep Near You” campaign, I had a strong sense of what I felt was important for our City going forward. Still, the experiences of talking with you have allowed me to further confirm my passion and reevaluate and further develop my role as your next Council Member in the November 2, 2021 election. Going forward, I will announce what area I will be heading to increase the chances I can actually speak with you and find out what’s on all of your minds and hearts regarding all things East Lansing! #EastLansingWhatsNext #ChuckGrigsbyforEL

I have had the fantastic opportunity to sit and meet with some special East Lansing community members. I was struck by both the passion and the willingness to get involved in such an important topic today during our first Human Rights Commission Coffee and Conversations in 2021. I really enjoy hearing from other people and their different perspectives of what is important to them and why. Let me know what you think by email or through my contact form here. As part of my campaign, I have, and will continue to meet with individuals, groups, and organizations committed to working on solutions for our city that reflect our shared community vision and values. As your next Councilmember in the November 2, 2021 election, I promise to stay accessible and engaged with the pulse of our community and anyone who wants to talk any and all things East Lansing. #EastLansingWhatsNext #ChuckGrigsbyforEL

Good morning, East Lansing, In the last 10-12 hours I have received a few calls, texts, and emails regarding the sudden change to our City Council, with Mayor Aaron Stephens announcing his plans to step down from his seat during the East Lansing City Council meeting last night. One of my core reasons to run in the City Council November 2nd election, is my desire to be a stable, consistent, and reliable presence to represent your vote, and the voice of the people of East Lansing, Michigan. The news of last night's change has only further strengthened how important it was for me to have chosen to run for one of the open seats with the four-year term (versus the 2-year term) in the 2021 election. I believe this important commitment to the City, and the people of East Lansing should be what you expect with your representation from your elected officials going forward. Please join me at the November 2, 2021 election to represent you as your next East Lansing City Council member. #EastLansingWhatsNext #ChuckGrigsbyforEL