City of Grand Rapids

West Side Corridor Improvement Authority

About the Board

The West Side CIA encompasses three business districts in their development area: Stockbridge, West Fulton, and West Leonard.

 

Board Members

There are 13 members of the Mobile GR Commission who are all appointed by the City Commission for a term beginning the first Monday in January. 

Name Term Ends On
Jon O'Connor 6/30/30
Steve Tibbe 6/30/30
Brent Gibson 6/30/30
Commissioner AliciaMarie Belchak 6/30/30
Michael Ziemer 6/30/28
Johanna Vanderveen 6/30/27
Johnny Brann 6/30/28
Kathryn Chaplow 6/30/29
William Neuson 6/30/27

Development Support Policy

Contracts

The West Side CIA has a service agreement with the west Grand Neighborhood Organization for fiscal year 2026.

Audits

The West Side CIA is included in the City of Grand Rapids Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).

Development Support Policy

The West Side CIA has a development support policy, which provides support for certain development projects that need significant public infrastructure investments and results in at least one of the following:

  • Retention of permanent jobs
  • Creation of permanent jobs
  • Addition of residential units
  • Creation of new greenspace available to the public

Facade Improvement Program

Are you a commercial business owner or property owner within the West Side Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA) Boundary? If so, you may be eligible to apply for the West Side CIA Business Improvement Grant Program.

Annual Activity Synopsis

The West Side CIA does not have tax increment revenues which have not been expended within 5 years of their receipt.

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City Staff Contact

Verah Narh-Kamara

vnarh@grcity.us

Corridor Manager

Christopher Cranson
corridor@westgrand.org

Meetings

The West Side CIA meets every other month on the first Friday at 12:00 pm.

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Upcoming Meetings

  • No upcoming events.