City of Grand Rapids
City Manager's Office
In our Commission-City Manager form of government, the Commission is the governing body elected by the citizens. The City Manager is the Chief Executive that supervises all departments, offices, and agencies. City Manager Mark Washington is responsible to the City Commission for the administration of the City.
Elected and Appointed Officials
Our City leaders are either elected or appointed. Elected Officials pass legislation -- think laws and ordinances. The elected officials appoint others to execute and enforce the laws they make. The City Manager leads all Appointed Officials and the City organization as a whole. For more info, you can review the City of Grand Rapids Charter.
Office of the City Commission
Grand Rapids Voters adopted the Commission-Manager form of government in 1916. This means that City leadership is made up of elected officials and the City Manager. The City Commission is a legislative body. Its members are the community’s policy-makers
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Contact Us
Phone 616.456.3165
Email manager@grcity.us
Location 300 Monroe Ave NW
Hours
Meetings in the Executive Office are by appointment only. Please email or call to schedule an appointment. Any walk-ins can request a meeting through the plaza level ambassador.
