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News

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Grand Rapids Police Civilian Appeal Board releases two-year report

Published on September 18, 2018

The Grand Rapids Police Civilian Appeal Board (CAB) today released a report of its 2016 and 2017 activities, which included the adoption of bylaws, an educational effort to ensure community members know how to access the board and the police department’s Internal Affairs Unit and a total of four appeal hearings, among other highlights.
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Community invited to swearing-in of City Manager Mark Washington

Published on September 18, 2018

The community is invited to the swearing-in of newly appointed City Manager Mark Washington. The ceremony is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9 in the ninth-floor Commission Chambers at City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave. NW. A City Commission meeting will follow at 7 p.m.
Third Ward Commissioners Senita Lenear and Nathaniel Moody

Third Ward residents invited to join commissioners on listening tour

Published on September 13, 2018

Residents of the Third Ward are invited to join Third Ward Commissioners Senita Lenear and Nathaniel Moody on their upcoming listening tour. The two-session tour kicks off Thursday, Sept. 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Beacon Hill Community House Auditorium, 1919 Boston St. SE.

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Events

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ArtPrize Preview Week

Local ArtPrizers and those in town early will get a first look at installations in progress around downtown while supporting the ArtPrize institutional partners that produce excellent exhibitions all year long.
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City Commission Evening Meeting 9/18/2018

Interested in learning more about what's happening in our local government? Consider attending our bi-monthly evening City Commissioner meetings. They are open to the public.
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Swing Dancing - Ah Nab Awen Park

Weekly live band and DJed swing dance events Tuesdays at Ah Nab Awen Park.
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Programs & Initiatives

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Housing NOW!

Affordable housing is a huge priority for us. Check out what we've been working on.

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Medical Marihuana

We're working to ensure medical marihuana patients have safe and reliable access to their medicine.

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Join the Mayor's Youth Council

Let your voice be heard! Meet with Mayor Bliss every month, participate in field trips, and more!

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