Councilmember· 2025-2029
Steve Whelan
East Lansing
No biography on file yet.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 6
- Total speaking time
- 46:17
- Avg per meeting
- 7:43
- Segments
- 676
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Top issues during term (11)(Parks Rec)
Intellectual freedom commitment
Relocation of Reaction and Andromeda sculptures
A new sculpture base quote is expected, but costs aren't yet known.
Repair of 'Anima Librata' sculpture
Up to $6,000 in city funds for the sculpture repair.
Art and Health Walk proposal
Permanent public piano placement
Public Art Fund priorities for 2026 goals
Not yet determined — these are proposals for Public Art Fund money.
Friends of the Library Fundraising and MOU
Friendshop revenue is up $2,430.27 from FY2026 and $5,879.09 from FY2023.
Arts promotion brochures for local businesses
Up to $2,250 for brochures and plastic displays.
Resident vs. non-resident park fees
Fee changes could affect parks and recreation revenue.
Albert El Fresco 2026
Savings from not deploying furniture; staff may buy lightweight event seating later.
Sale or third-party management of city property
Sales or management contracts could generate revenue and cut personnel costs (roughly 75-80% of city costs).
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Whelan was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Parks Rec.
Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)
No votes found matching Parks Rec.