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News

Commission approves measures to improve community and police relations

Published on August 14, 2018

It is the million-dollar question: How will the City of Grand Rapids utilize dedicated funds to improve community and police relations? That answer became clearer Tuesday as the City Commission endorsed a series of measures using some of the funds to accomplish that goal.

Commission OKs contract with new city manager; start date is Oct. 1

Published on August 14, 2018

The City Commission this afternoon approved a contract with newly appointed City Manager Mark Washington during its Committee of the Whole meeting. The three-year contract includes a start date of Oct. 1 and an annual salary of $250,000. The City Commission will formalize its vote on the contract at its 7 p.m. meeting today.

City’s rebranded DASH to offer expanded service hours and routes

Published on August 08, 2018

The City’s Downtown Area Shuttle – or DASH – will launch expanded service that features later hours, weekend rides and more convenient routes all for free and with a new look starting Monday, Aug. 27. Late-night rides will be available, with service until 1 a.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. All routes will continue to be free and do not require a ticket or pass.

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