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Parks & Rec to host Job Fairs for MLK Community Center and other jobs

Published on January 15, 2026

The Grand Rapids Department of Parks and Recreation will host job fairs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on January 22 and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on January 29 to connect job seekers with hiring managers offering seasonal and part-time positions within the department and at the brand-new MLK Community Center. Both job fairs will be held at Neland Avenue Church at 940 Neland Ave SE.

Commission updates noise control ordinance, and ethics policy

Published on January 14, 2026

On January 13, 2025, The Grand Rapids City Commission amended two ordinances and updated an existing policy. The ordinance amendments include updates to noise control regulations and civil infractions enforcement. The policy update applies to the City’s ethics and financial disclosure policy.

City names new parks, community development and utilities directors

Published on December 29, 2025

The City of Grand Rapids today announced the appointments of three veteran leaders to serve as department directors following rigorous selection processes. Laura Cleypool has been named parks and recreation director, Selma Tucker has been appointed community development director and Wayne Jernberg will serve as the utilities director.
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