City Commission Update for April 13, 2021

View the City Commission briefings: Shared Micromobility Pilot Project Update and Grand Rapids Affordable Housing Fund Update.

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COVID-19 Service Delivery Changes

Appointments are required to access services in person, with the exception of the City's Customer Service Center on the Monroe level of City Hall. Visitors to all City buildings are required to follow health guidelines and wear a face covering.
COVID-19 | Service Delivery Changes | Meeting Notices

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Programs and Initiatives

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Human Trafficking Work Group

The Human Trafficking Work Group raises awareness of sex trafficking in Grand Rapids. They collaborate with the Kent County Human Trafficking Task Force and local social service organizations.

KidSpeak®

KidSpeak® is a free annual forum. It's facilitated by the Mayor’s Youth Council, managed by Our Community’s Children.

Vital Streets Program: Improving Transportation

We're improving our transportation network through the Vital Streets Initiative. In this site you can see our progress, where we are making improvements, and how the program works.

Cross Connection Control

Water Department program to prevent public water supply contamination from backflow and cross-connections.

Emergency Management

The Fire Department wants you to be ready in case of an emergency.

Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit

We host an annual neighborhood summit for all residents. No registration required for the 2021 Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit. There will be required sign-in each day and at each Summit location.

My GR City Points

Earn points for every recycling cart picked up and for volunteering in the community. Use the points you earn to redeem at local businesses.

Racial Equity Here Initiative

We're prioritizing equity by partnering with the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE). Learn about our participation in the Living Cities Racial Equity Here (REH) initiative.

Mayor's Greening Initiative

The Mayor's Greening Initiative focuses on planting trees in areas with low tree canopy cover. Learn more and register to help at this year's events.

Grand Rapids Sister Cities International

Grand Rapids has five sister cities. The relationships with these cities brings the culture of other nations to our community.

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