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News

Grand Rapids' redesigned website named best in USA

Published on September 20, 2018

Analytics show that the City’s redesigned website is a winner with its users. Now, a group of web professionals from across America has named it best in its class. The National Association of Government Web Professionals (NAGW) has awarded the City of Grand Rapids with the Pinnacle Award in the large cities category for the website grandrapidsmi.gov.

City, Grand Rapids Housing Commission create Rental Assistance Center

Published on September 20, 2018

The City of Grand Rapids and the Grand Rapids Housing Commission have established a two-year pilot for a Rental Assistance Center for low-income households. The Rental Assistance Center will connect households that earn 80 percent or less of the Area Median Income with vacant rental properties and refer “rent-ready” applicants to landlords.

City Clerk’s Office recruiting workers for November elections

Published on September 19, 2018

The City of Grand Rapids Clerk’s Office is seeking workers for Election Day. The midterm elections are Tuesday, Nov. 6. Election workers must be U.S. citizens, 16 or older and a registered voter if at least 18. Workers earn between $150 and $175 on Election Day. They also are paid for training.

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