Board Member Composition
- 9 members
- 2 alternate members are appointed to serve in case of the absence of a permanent member
- The City Commission appoints members on the first Monday in January
- Members cannot hold other public office or public employment while serving on board
Requirements for Commission Membership
Residency Requirement
You must live within the city limits of Grand Rapids to be a member of this board.
No Term Limits
Each term lasts 3 years. There is no term limit, so you can serve an unlimited number of terms.
Compensation
Members receive $10.00 per meeting they attend. They also get $10.00 for each inspection committee they serve on.
Current Members
Jeffrey King
City Commission Appointment
Ward 2 Resident
Term ends 1/3/2028
Sara Lachman
City Commission Appointment
Ward 2 Resident
Term ends 1/3/2028
James Lewis
City Commission Appointment
Ward 2 Resident
Term ends 1/4/2027
Traci Montgomery, Vice Chair
City Commission Appointment
Ward 2 Resident
Term ends 1/3/2028
Lynn Rabaut, Board Chairperson
City Commission Appointment
Ward 2 Resident
Term ends 1/4/2027
Cortney Schaffer
City Commission Appointment
Ward 3 Resident
Term ends 1/5/2026
Mary Swanson
City Commission Appointment
Ward 2 Resident
Term ends 1/5/2026
Lawrence Zeiser
City Commission Appointment
Ward 2 Resident
Term ends 1/4/2027
Bruce McCoy, Alternate
City Commission Appointment
Ward 3 Resident
Term ends 1/4/2027
Jason Preston, Alternate
City Commission Appointment
Ward 1 Resident
Term ends 1/4/2027
Vacancy
City Commission Appointment
Term ends 1/4/2027
Kristin Turkelson, Planning Director
Rowan Brady, Planning Supervisor
