How East Lansing City Council Candidates Made and Spent Campaign Money

Liam Richichi and Steve Whelan hold a clear fundraising advantage over the other four City Council candidates.

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31 Oct 2025 • 4 min read

City Council Candidate Steven Whelan responds to questions during a candidate forum Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. Whelan raised the most money of the six City Council candidates, according to pre-election reports. (Brian Wells for ELi)