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News

Commissioner David Allen announces decision to step down on June 12

Published on April 24, 2018

Third Ward City Commissioner David Allen tonight announced his decision to step down on June 12, citing the need to focus on his role as executive director of the Kent County Land Bank. He has served on the City Commission since January 2016 and is chair of the Fiscal Committee.

City paves way for Grandville Avenue redevelopment

Published on April 24, 2018

The Grand Rapids City Commission today paved the way for significant redevelopment of an underutilized structure in the Grandville Avenue business corridor.

The City Commission unanimously approved a Brownfield Plan Amendment filed by 900 Grandville Property LLC to allow for environmental site assessment grant funding for work at 900 Grandville Ave. SW and 919 Caulfield Ave. SW.

Community input, City Commission process drive Preliminary Fiscal Plan

Published on April 24, 2018

The $586,593,168 FY2019 Preliminary Fiscal Plan invests in outcomes around communications, affordable housing, community and police relations, legacy costs, economic development, community engagement and reducing disparities. It also prioritizes several capital projects: Vital Streets, parks, pools and playgrounds, street lighting, Grand River restoration, tree maintenance and transit shelters.

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Events

26 Apr 2018

2018 Blue Bridge Walk for Autism and Sensory Friendly Museum Night

This walk is held to highlight autism awareness in the community and will be followed by sensory night at the GRPM.

27 Apr 2018

KidSpeak® 2018: Tearing Down the Walls

KidSpeak® is a free annual forum facilitated by the Mayor’s Youth Council, managed by Our Community’s Children. It gives young people in kindergarten through 12th-grade the opportunity to speak directly to legislators, community leaders, and school officials about issues of importance to them.