Board of Review (Assessor)

Department in Charge of This Board

Assessor's Office

About the Board

We review property assessments. Here's a quick look at our main areas of focus:

  • Reviews and examines property assessment rolls
  • Hears assessment appeals

Apply for Boards and Commissions

  • 6 members
  • Members are knowledgeable of taxation and property values
  • Members are appointed by the Mayor with City Commission approval (by February 1)
  • Members cannot hold other public office or public employment

Residency Requirement

You'll need to be a taxpayer for at least 5 years to be eligible to sit on this board.

No Term Limits

Each term lasts 5 years. There is no term limit, so you can serve an unlimited number of terms.

Compensation

The Board of Review (Assessors) receives $50.00 for a half-day session and $100.00 for a full-day session.

Denise Esther

Ward 2 Resident
Term Ends: 2/1/2029

Brian Hamersma

Ward 2 Resident
Term Ends: 2/1/2027

Kyle Kimble

Ward 2 Resident
Term Ends: 2/1/2025

Keith Lang

Ward 2 Resident
Term Ends: 2/1/2025

Ronald Lemmon

Ward 2 Resident 
Term Ends: 2/1/2028

Judson Mowbray

Ward 1 Resident
Term Ends: 2/1/2026

 

City Staff Contact

Board Liaison
Paula Jastifer
City Assessor
616- 456-3081

Meeting Details

Our meeting schedule changes throughout the year:

Second Monday in March to the first Monday in April, (meeting times vary).

Tuesday after the third Monday in July. 

 

Tuesday after the second Monday in December.

 

 

 Location
300 Monroe Ave. NW
Conference Room 360
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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