Find out about the city's transparency efforts. I dont think theyre going to be able to run successfully.. Policy: Caitlin Styrsky Molly Byrne Jimmy McAllister Samuel Postell She earned bachelors degrees in psychology and criminal justice from the University of South Alabama and a masters in social work from Michigan State University. [16], During her inaugural State of the City speech, Bliss expressed her entire to-do list. a city charter amendment requiring term limits for the mayor and city commissioners.
padding-left: 10px !important; Terms for both the mayor's and city commissioner seats will run Nov. 2, 2021, to Nov. 4, 2025. political parties are hyperactive in even-year elections and they will increase the pressure on local . Jon O'Connor First Ward Commissioner Telephone (616) 456-3856 Email joconnor@grcity.us text-align: center; Check out resources provided locally, state-wide, and across the nation. By browsing this site, we may share your information with our social media partners in accordance with our, Grand Rapids voters to decide if they want even-year elections, required runoffs. She previously served as a Second Ward City Commissioner for 10 years. Heartwell was joined by former City Commissioner Ruth Kelly, Kent County Commissioner Robert S. Womack, State Board of Education member Lupe Ramos-Montigny and Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce Vice President Omar Cuevas in opposing the election year change. mlive. } table#officeholder-table th, td {font-size: 10px; } table#officeholder-table th, td { padding:5px; font-size: 16px; } [10], Bliss established the Housing Advisory Committee in 2016 and tasked it with coming up with recommendations to improve zoning ordinances and increase the citys affordable housing supply. Womack, who represents a portion of the citys Southeast Side on the Kent County Board of Commissioners, said straight-ticket voting and concern for state and national races in even years might mean Grand Rapids proposals and candidates get lost in the shuffle. At a time when Dems and Republicans are at bitter odds, these two women leaders of West Michigan are bucking the trend and setting a model example of what can be done when leaders work together. It is also scrambling old patterns. Three of the four current East Grand Rapids commissioners, as well as nearly all of the East Grand Rapids Board of Education, backed the 52-year-old real estate agents efforts to oust Seibold. Shestarted at The Times in 2000, spending her first 10 years as a foreign correspondent. Mayors of East Grand Rapids, 1932-2007(may be incomplete!) Suddenly there was no regional difference. The Political Climate in Grand Rapids, MI is Somewhat liberal. Dont mow your lawn on Sundays, that kind of stuff, Mr. Levitt said. In 2016, Bliss released a list of what she wanted to accomplish moving forward within the Grand Rapids community. [13] She Stated, I also believe food trucks add to the vibrancy of a community."[14]. To view a list of statewide measures in Michigan, click here. 300 Monroe Avenue NW,
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MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Google map and directions. "We're the home of Gerald Ford, and he was a shining. She opposes abortion. Favale has been on the East Grand Rapids City Commission for two years, and has also served on the citys Board of Review, Parks and Recreation Commission, Infrastructure Committee, the East Grand Rapids Community Foundation board and the East Grand Rapids High School PTO. State executives Out here, we have more opportunity for that., At first, Mrs. Hooker was skeptical of Mr. Trump. History [ edit] Ballotpedia provides comprehensive coverage of the 100 largest cities in America by population as well as mayoral, city council, and district attorney election coverage in state capitals outside of the 100 largest cities. Mayor Bliss has been recognized and honored locally as well as statewide for her commitment, dedication and work in the field of child abuse and neglect and for her leadership in the community. Niles man, 69, sentenced to 20 years for sex crimes involving 15-year-old girl. can be found using this candidate finder. Once you have that party support, even though youre running as a nonpartisan, you get labeled, and it makes it all the more difficult to accomplish consensus on the city commission. Ms. Sparks, who moved to Kentwood in the late 1990s, describes herself as moderate. Former StateRepresentative, District 28, Deborah Macon -Former Member, Michigan Community Service Commission, Sean McCann - State Senator, District 19and Former State Representative, District 60, M. 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