City Commisioners       

The information presented on this website covers the period from the start of 2024 to the present. It is based on data and resources available from the elected body’s official website. Our goal is to continue monitoring and providing updated information in perpetuity beyond 2024.

Jon O’Connor

First Ward Commissioner

  • December 3, 2024 Meeting:

    94124: Revive & Thrive Project Recognition

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter and Mover)

    • Details: Approved recognizing the Revive & Thrive Project as a local civic organization under Michigan law, enabling them to apply for a Bingo/Raffle License.

    94125: Third Ward Cultural Tour

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter and Mover)

    • Details: Approved an agreement with the Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives to support the Third Ward Cultural Tour, allocating $200,000 from the Third Ward Equity Fund to stimulate local business and provide educational enrichment.

    94126: Violence Prevention Grant

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter and Mover)

    • Details: Approved the acceptance of a $550,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation for expanding civilian violence prevention efforts and authorized the related grant agreement.

    94127: Verne Barry Place Property Tax Exemption

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter and Mover)

    • Details: Rescinded a previous property tax exemption and approved a new conditional exemption for Verne Barry Place low-income housing units for up to 50 years, with contributions to the Affordable Housing Fund.

    94128: Police Academy Sponsorship

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter and Mover)

    • Details: Approved a payment of up to $90,000 to Grand Rapids Community College for tuition, student fees, and uniforms for Police Academy Recruit Class 25-01.

    94129: Fire Department Pumper Purchase

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter and Mover)

    • Details: Approved the purchase of an OEM triple-combination custom pumper for $860,343 through a Sourcewell contract for the Fire Department.

    94130: Executive-Level Salary Ordinance Amendment

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter and Mover)

    • Details: Approved updates to the Executive Level Group of positions, reflecting job classification and pay grade changes for roles like Police Chief, directors, and senior staff.

    94131: Managerial/Professional Salary Ordinance Amendment

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter and Mover)

    • Details: Approved updates to the Managerial and Supervisory Professional Group of positions, revising classifications and pay grades for roles across various city departments.

    94132: Contracts for City Services

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter and Mover)

    • Details: Approved various service contracts, including sewer cleanout, debt collection, and utility maintenance, totaling $2,348,615 over three years.

    94136: Silver Creek Corridor Design

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter and Mover)

    • Details: Approved a $1,500,000 expenditure for preliminary design engineering services for the Silver Creek Corridor Transformation and Plaster Creek Trail.

    94138: Pump Station Upgrades

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter and Mover)

    • Details: Approved an additional $46,705 expenditure, bringing the total project cost to $352,240 for replacing variable frequency drives at the Market Avenue Pump Station.

    94139: Fire Department Training Facility

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter and Mover)

    • Details: Approved an additional $960,156 for the Fire Department Training Facility project, bringing the total budget to $3,396,089.

    94149: 975 Ottawa Avenue Brownfield Plan Amendment

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter and Mover)

    • Details: Approved an amendment to the Brownfield Plan for the redevelopment of 975 Ottawa Avenue, enabling the project to capture state income taxes to finance redevelopment costs.

    94150: Tax Exemption for 975 Ottawa Avenue

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter and Mover)

    • Details: Approved a 12-year tax exemption certificate for MWS Ottawa, LLC, to support a $15 million redevelopment project.

    94154: Transformational Brownfield Plan

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter and Mover)

    • Details: Approved a transformational brownfield plan for a large mixed-use development at Fulton and Market, including apartments, offices, and a hotel, with developer contributions to the Affordable Housing Fund.

    94155: Lawsuit Settlement

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter and Mover)

    • Details: Approved a $100,000 settlement for the lawsuit Tynola Carder v. City of Grand Rapids, payable through the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority.

  • Voting record seperated by month and meeting.

    Voting record here

Drew Robbins

First Ward Commissioner

  • December 3, 2024 Meeting:

    94124: Revive & Thrive Project Recognition

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved recognizing the Revive & Thrive Project as a local civic organization under Michigan law, enabling them to apply for a Bingo/Raffle License.

    94125: Third Ward Cultural Tour

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved an agreement with the Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives to support the Third Ward Cultural Tour, allocating $200,000 from the Third Ward Equity Fund to stimulate local business and provide educational enrichment.

    94126: Violence Prevention Grant

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved the acceptance of a $550,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation for expanding civilian violence prevention efforts and authorized the related grant agreement.

    94127: Verne Barry Place Property Tax Exemption

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Rescinded a previous property tax exemption and approved a new conditional exemption for Verne Barry Place low-income housing units for up to 50 years, with contributions to the Affordable Housing Fund.

    94128: Police Academy Sponsorship

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved a payment of up to $90,000 to Grand Rapids Community College for tuition, student fees, and uniforms for Police Academy Recruit Class 25-01.

    94129: Fire Department Pumper Purchase

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved the purchase of an OEM triple-combination custom pumper for $860,343 through a Sourcewell contract for the Fire Department.

    94130: Executive-Level Salary Ordinance Amendment

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved updates to the Executive Level Group of positions, reflecting job classification and pay grade changes for roles like Police Chief, directors, and senior staff.

    94131: Managerial/Professional Salary Ordinance Amendment

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved updates to the Managerial and Supervisory Professional Group of positions, revising classifications and pay grades for roles across various city departments.

    94132: Contracts for City Services

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved various service contracts, including sewer cleanout, debt collection, and utility maintenance, totaling $2,348,615 over three years.

    94136: Silver Creek Corridor Design

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved a $1,500,000 expenditure for preliminary design engineering services for the Silver Creek Corridor Transformation and Plaster Creek Trail.

    94138: Pump Station Upgrades

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved an additional $46,705 expenditure, bringing the total project cost to $352,240 for replacing variable frequency drives at the Market Avenue Pump Station.

    94139: Fire Department Training Facility

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved an additional $960,156 for the Fire Department Training Facility project, bringing the total budget to $3,396,089.

    94149: 975 Ottawa Avenue Brownfield Plan Amendment

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved an amendment to the Brownfield Plan for the redevelopment of 975 Ottawa Avenue, enabling the project to capture state income taxes to finance redevelopment costs.

    94150: Tax Exemption for 975 Ottawa Avenue

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved a 12-year tax exemption certificate for MWS Ottawa, LLC, to support a $15 million redevelopment project.

    94154: Transformational Brownfield Plan

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved a transformational brownfield plan for a large mixed-use development at Fulton and Market, including apartments, offices, and a hotel, with developer contributions to the Affordable Housing Fund.

    94155: Lawsuit Settlement

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved a $100,000 settlement for the lawsuit Tynola Carder v. City of Grand Rapids, payable through the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority.

  • Voting record seperated by month and meeting.

    Voting record here

Milinda Ysasi

Second Ward Commissioner

  • December 3, 2024 Meeting:

    94124: Revive & Thrive Project Recognition

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved recognizing the Revive & Thrive Project as a local civic organization under Michigan law, enabling them to apply for a Bingo/Raffle License.

    94125: Third Ward Cultural Tour

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved an agreement with the Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives to support the Third Ward Cultural Tour, allocating $200,000 from the Third Ward Equity Fund to stimulate local business and provide educational enrichment.

    94126: Violence Prevention Grant

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved the acceptance of a $550,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation for expanding civilian violence prevention efforts and authorized the related grant agreement.

    94127: Verne Barry Place Property Tax Exemption

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Rescinded a previous property tax exemption and approved a new conditional exemption for Verne Barry Place low-income housing units for up to 50 years, with contributions to the Affordable Housing Fund.

    94128: Police Academy Sponsorship

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved a payment of up to $90,000 to Grand Rapids Community College for tuition, student fees, and uniforms for Police Academy Recruit Class 25-01.

    94129: Fire Department Pumper Purchase

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved the purchase of an OEM triple-combination custom pumper for $860,343 through a Sourcewell contract for the Fire Department.

    94130: Executive-Level Salary Ordinance Amendment

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved updates to the Executive Level Group of positions, reflecting job classification and pay grade changes for roles like Police Chief, directors, and senior staff.

    94131: Managerial/Professional Salary Ordinance Amendment

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved updates to the Managerial and Supervisory Professional Group of positions, revising classifications and pay grades for roles across various city departments.

    94132: Contracts for City Services

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved various service contracts, including sewer cleanout, debt collection, and utility maintenance, totaling $2,348,615 over three years.

    94136: Silver Creek Corridor Design

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved a $1,500,000 expenditure for preliminary design engineering services for the Silver Creek Corridor Transformation and Plaster Creek Trail.

    94138: Pump Station Upgrades

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved an additional $46,705 expenditure, bringing the total project cost to $352,240 for replacing variable frequency drives at the Market Avenue Pump Station.

    94139: Fire Department Training Facility

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved an additional $960,156 for the Fire Department Training Facility project, bringing the total budget to $3,396,089.

    94149: 975 Ottawa Avenue Brownfield Plan Amendment

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved an amendment to the Brownfield Plan for the redevelopment of 975 Ottawa Avenue, enabling the project to capture state income taxes to finance redevelopment costs.

    94150: Tax Exemption for 975 Ottawa Avenue

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved a 12-year tax exemption certificate for MWS Ottawa, LLC, to support a $15 million redevelopment project.

    94154: Transformational Brownfield Plan

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved a transformational brownfield plan for a large mixed-use development at Fulton and Market, including apartments, offices, and a hotel, with developer contributions to the Affordable Housing Fund.

    94155: Lawsuit Settlement

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved a $100,000 settlement for the lawsuit Tynola Carder v. City of Grand Rapids, payable through the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority.

  • Voting record seperated by month and meeting.

    Voting record here

Lisa Knight

Second Ward Commissioner

  • December 3, 2024 Meeting:

    94124: Revive & Thrive Project Recognition

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved recognizing the Revive & Thrive Project as a local civic organization under Michigan law, enabling them to apply for a Bingo/Raffle License.

    94125: Third Ward Cultural Tour

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved an agreement with the Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives to support the Third Ward Cultural Tour, allocating $200,000 from the Third Ward Equity Fund to stimulate local business and provide educational enrichment.

    94126: Violence Prevention Grant

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved the acceptance of a $550,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation for expanding civilian violence prevention efforts and authorized the related grant agreement.

    94127: Verne Barry Place Property Tax Exemption

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Rescinded a previous property tax exemption and approved a new conditional exemption for Verne Barry Place low-income housing units for up to 50 years, with contributions to the Affordable Housing Fund.

    94128: Police Academy Sponsorship

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved a payment of up to $90,000 to Grand Rapids Community College for tuition, student fees, and uniforms for Police Academy Recruit Class 25-01.

    94129: Fire Department Pumper Purchase

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved the purchase of an OEM triple-combination custom pumper for $860,343 through a Sourcewell contract for the Fire Department.

    94130: Executive-Level Salary Ordinance Amendment

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved updates to the Executive Level Group of positions, reflecting job classification and pay grade changes for roles like Police Chief, directors, and senior staff.

    94131: Managerial/Professional Salary Ordinance Amendment

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved updates to the Managerial and Supervisory Professional Group of positions, revising classifications and pay grades for roles across various city departments.

    94132: Contracts for City Services

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved various service contracts, including sewer cleanout, debt collection, and utility maintenance, totaling $2,348,615 over three years.

    94136: Silver Creek Corridor Design

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved a $1,500,000 expenditure for preliminary design engineering services for the Silver Creek Corridor Transformation and Plaster Creek Trail.

    94138: Pump Station Upgrades

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved an additional $46,705 expenditure, bringing the total project cost to $352,240 for replacing variable frequency drives at the Market Avenue Pump Station.

    94139: Fire Department Training Facility

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved an additional $960,156 for the Fire Department Training Facility project, bringing the total budget to $3,396,089.

    94149: 975 Ottawa Avenue Brownfield Plan Amendment

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved an amendment to the Brownfield Plan for the redevelopment of 975 Ottawa Avenue, enabling the project to capture state income taxes to finance redevelopment costs.

    94150: Tax Exemption for 975 Ottawa Avenue

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved a 12-year tax exemption certificate for MWS Ottawa, LLC, to support a $15 million redevelopment project.

    94154: Transformational Brownfield Plan

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved a transformational brownfield plan for a large mixed-use development at Fulton and Market, including apartments, offices, and a hotel, with developer contributions to the Affordable Housing Fund.

    94155: Lawsuit Settlement

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved a $100,000 settlement for the lawsuit Tynola Carder v. City of Grand Rapids, payable through the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority.

  • Voting record seperated by month and meeting.

    Voting record here

Bing Goei

Third Ward Commissioner

  • December 3, 2024 Meeting:

    94124: Revive & Thrive Project Recognition

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved recognizing the Revive & Thrive Project as a local civic organization under Michigan law, enabling them to apply for a Bingo/Raffle License.

    94125: Third Ward Cultural Tour

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved an agreement with the Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives to support the Third Ward Cultural Tour, allocating $200,000 from the Third Ward Equity Fund to stimulate local business and provide educational enrichment.

    94126: Violence Prevention Grant

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved the acceptance of a $550,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation for expanding civilian violence prevention efforts and authorized the related grant agreement.

    94127: Verne Barry Place Property Tax Exemption

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Rescinded a previous property tax exemption and approved a new conditional exemption for Verne Barry Place low-income housing units for up to 50 years, with contributions to the Affordable Housing Fund.

    94128: Police Academy Sponsorship

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved a payment of up to $90,000 to Grand Rapids Community College for tuition, student fees, and uniforms for Police Academy Recruit Class 25-01.

    94129: Fire Department Pumper Purchase

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved the purchase of an OEM triple-combination custom pumper for $860,343 through a Sourcewell contract for the Fire Department.

    94130: Executive-Level Salary Ordinance Amendment

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved updates to the Executive Level Group of positions, reflecting job classification and pay grade changes for roles like Police Chief, directors, and senior staff.

    94131: Managerial/Professional Salary Ordinance Amendment

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved updates to the Managerial and Supervisory Professional Group of positions, revising classifications and pay grades for roles across various city departments.

    94132: Contracts for City Services

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved various service contracts, including sewer cleanout, debt collection, and utility maintenance, totaling $2,348,615 over three years.

    94136: Silver Creek Corridor Design

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved a $1,500,000 expenditure for preliminary design engineering services for the Silver Creek Corridor Transformation and Plaster Creek Trail.

    94138: Pump Station Upgrades

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved an additional $46,705 expenditure, bringing the total project cost to $352,240 for replacing variable frequency drives at the Market Avenue Pump Station.

    94139: Fire Department Training Facility

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved an additional $960,156 for the Fire Department Training Facility project, bringing the total budget to $3,396,089.

    94149: 975 Ottawa Avenue Brownfield Plan Amendment

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved an amendment to the Brownfield Plan for the redevelopment of 975 Ottawa Avenue, enabling the project to capture state income taxes to finance redevelopment costs.

    94150: Tax Exemption for 975 Ottawa Avenue

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved a 12-year tax exemption certificate for MWS Ottawa, LLC, to support a $15 million redevelopment project.

    94154: Transformational Brownfield Plan

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved a transformational brownfield plan for a large mixed-use development at Fulton and Market, including apartments, offices, and a hotel, with developer contributions to the Affordable Housing Fund.

    94155: Lawsuit Settlement

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved a $100,000 settlement for the lawsuit Tynola Carder v. City of Grand Rapids, payable through the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority.

  • Voting record seperated by month and meeting.

    Voting record here

Kelsey Perdue

Third Ward Commissioner

  • December 3, 2024 Meeting:

    94124: Revive & Thrive Project Recognition

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved recognizing the Revive & Thrive Project as a local civic organization under Michigan law, enabling them to apply for a Bingo/Raffle License.

    94125: Third Ward Cultural Tour

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved an agreement with the Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives to support the Third Ward Cultural Tour, allocating $200,000 from the Third Ward Equity Fund to stimulate local business and provide educational enrichment.

    94126: Violence Prevention Grant

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved the acceptance of a $550,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation for expanding civilian violence prevention efforts and authorized the related grant agreement.

    94127: Verne Barry Place Property Tax Exemption

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Rescinded a previous property tax exemption and approved a new conditional exemption for Verne Barry Place low-income housing units for up to 50 years, with contributions to the Affordable Housing Fund.

    94128: Police Academy Sponsorship

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved a payment of up to $90,000 to Grand Rapids Community College for tuition, student fees, and uniforms for Police Academy Recruit Class 25-01.

    94129: Fire Department Pumper Purchase

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved the purchase of an OEM triple-combination custom pumper for $860,343 through a Sourcewell contract for the Fire Department.

    94130: Executive-Level Salary Ordinance Amendment

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved updates to the Executive Level Group of positions, reflecting job classification and pay grade changes for roles like Police Chief, directors, and senior staff.

    94131: Managerial/Professional Salary Ordinance Amendment

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved updates to the Managerial and Supervisory Professional Group of positions, revising classifications and pay grades for roles across various city departments.

    94132: Contracts for City Services

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved various service contracts, including sewer cleanout, debt collection, and utility maintenance, totaling $2,348,615 over three years.

    94136: Silver Creek Corridor Design

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved a $1,500,000 expenditure for preliminary design engineering services for the Silver Creek Corridor Transformation and Plaster Creek Trail.

    94138: Pump Station Upgrades

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved an additional $46,705 expenditure, bringing the total project cost to $352,240 for replacing variable frequency drives at the Market Avenue Pump Station.

    94139: Fire Department Training Facility

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved an additional $960,156 for the Fire Department Training Facility project, bringing the total budget to $3,396,089.

    94149: 975 Ottawa Avenue Brownfield Plan Amendment

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved an amendment to the Brownfield Plan for the redevelopment of 975 Ottawa Avenue, enabling the project to capture state income taxes to finance redevelopment costs.

    94150: Tax Exemption for 975 Ottawa Avenue

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved a 12-year tax exemption certificate for MWS Ottawa, LLC, to support a $15 million redevelopment project.

    94154: Transformational Brownfield Plan

    • Voted: Nay (Dissenter)

    • Details: Approved a transformational brownfield plan for a large mixed-use development at Fulton and Market, including apartments, offices, and a hotel, with developer contributions to the Affordable Housing Fund.

    94155: Lawsuit Settlement

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved a $100,000 settlement for the lawsuit Tynola Carder v. City of Grand Rapids, payable through the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority.

  • Voting record seperated by month and meeting.

    Voting record here

County     

The information presented on this website covers the period from the start of 2024 to the present. It is based on data and resources available from the elected body’s official website. Our goal is to continue monitoring and providing updated information in perpetuity beyond 2024.

Ben Greene

District 1 Commissioner

  • August 8, 2024 Meeting:

    Commissioner marked as absent - was not present at the most recent meeting with available minutes.

  • Voting record seperated by month and meeting.

    Voting record here

Tom Antor

District 2 Commissioner

  • August 8, 2024 Meeting:

    Commissioner marked as absent - was not present at the most recent meeting with available minutes.

  • Voting record seperated by month and meeting.

    Voting record here

Jennifer Merchant

District 3 Commissioner

  • August 8, 2024 Meeting:

    Resolution 08-08-24-90

    - Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    - Details: Approved the updated Equalization Department fee schedule for data export requests, effective May 1, 2024. The fee schedule remains consistent with other counties and reflects no increase from previous years.

  • Voting record seperated by month and meeting.

    Voting record here

Katie DeBoer

District 4 Commissioner

  • August 8, 2024 Meeting:

    Resolution 08-08-24-90

    - Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    - Details: Approved the updated Equalization Department fee schedule for data export requests, effective May 1, 2024. The fee schedule remains consistent with other counties and reflects no increase from previous years.

  • Voting record seperated by month and meeting.

    Voting record here

Dave Hildenbrand

District 5 Commissioner

  • August 8, 2024 Meeting:

    Resolution 08-08-24-90

    - Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    - Details: Approved the updated Equalization Department fee schedule for data export requests, effective May 1, 2024. The fee schedule remains consistent with other counties and reflects no increase from previous years.

  • Voting record seperated by month and meeting.

    Voting record here

Stan Stek

District 6 Commissioner

  • August 8, 2024 Meeting:

    Resolution 08-08-24-90

    - Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    - Details: Approved the updated Equalization Department fee schedule for data export requests, effective May 1, 2024. The fee schedule remains consistent with other counties and reflects no increase from previous years.

  • Voting record seperated by month and meeting.

    Voting record here

Stan Ponstein

District 7 Commissioner

  • August 8, 2024 Meeting:

    Commissioner marked as absent - was not present at the most recent meeting with available minutes.

  • Voting record seperated by month and meeting.

    Voting record here

Dan Burrill

District 8 Commissioner

  • August 8, 2024 Meeting:

    Resolution 08-08-24-90

    - Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    - Details: Approved the updated Equalization Department fee schedule for data export requests, effective May 1, 2024. The fee schedule remains consistent with other counties and reflects no increase from previous years.

  • Voting record seperated by month and meeting.

    Voting record here

Matt Kallman

District 9 Commissioner

  • August 8, 2024 Meeting:

    Resolution 08-08-24-90

    - Voted: Yea (Mover)

    - Details: Approved the updated Equalization Department fee schedule for data export requests, effective May 1, 2024. The fee schedule remains consistent with other counties and reflects no increase from previous years.

  • Voting record seperated by month and meeting.

    Voting record here

Emily P. Brieve

District 10 Commissioner

  • August 8, 2024 Meeting:

    Commissioner marked as absent - was not present at the most recent meeting with available minutes.

  • Voting record seperated by month and meeting.

    Voting record here

Lindsey Thiel

District 11 Commissioner

  • August 8, 2024 Meeting:

    Resolution 08-08-24-90

    - Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    - Details: Approved the updated Equalization Department fee schedule for data export requests, effective May 1, 2024. The fee schedule remains consistent with other counties and reflects no increase from previous years.

  • Voting record seperated by month and meeting.

    Voting record here

Monica Sparks

District 12 Commissioner

  • August 8, 2024 Meeting:

    Commissioner marked as absent - was not present at the most recent meeting with available minutes.

  • Voting record seperated by month and meeting.

    Voting record here

Michelle McCloud

District 13 Commissioner

  • August 8, 2024 Meeting:

    Resolution 08-08-24-90

    - Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    - Details: Approved the updated Equalization Department fee schedule for data export requests, effective May 1, 2024. The fee schedule remains consistent with other counties and reflects no increase from previous years.

  • Voting record seperated by month and meeting.

    Voting record here

Carol Hennessy

District 14 Commissioner

  • August 8, 2024 Meeting:

    Commissioner marked as absent - was not present at the most recent meeting with available minutes.

  • Voting record seperated by month and meeting.

    Voting record here

Lisa Oliver-King

District 15 Commissioner

  • August 8, 2024 Meeting:

    Resolution 08-08-24-90

    - Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    - Details: Approved the updated Equalization Department fee schedule for data export requests, effective May 1, 2024. The fee schedule remains consistent with other counties and reflects no increase from previous years.

  • Voting record seperated by month and meeting.

    Voting record here

Melissa LaGrand

District 16 Commissioner

  • August 8, 2024 Meeting:

    Resolution 08-08-24-90

    - Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    - Details: Approved the updated Equalization Department fee schedule for data export requests, effective May 1, 2024. The fee schedule remains consistent with other counties and reflects no increase from previous years.

  • Voting record seperated by month and meeting.

    Voting record here

Tony Baker

District 17 Commissioner

  • August 8, 2024 Meeting:

    Resolution 08-08-24-90

    - Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    - Details: Approved the updated Equalization Department fee schedule for data export requests, effective May 1, 2024. The fee schedule remains consistent with other counties and reflects no increase from previous years.

  • Voting record seperated by month and meeting.

    Voting record here

Stephen Wooden

District 18 Commissioner

  • August 8, 2024 Meeting:

    Commissioner marked as absent - was not present at the most recent meeting with available minutes.

  • Voting record seperated by month and meeting.

    Voting record here

Kris Pachla

District 19 Commissioner

  • August 8, 2024 Meeting:

    Resolution 08-08-24-90

    - Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    - Details: Approved the updated Equalization Department fee schedule for data export requests, effective May 1, 2024. The fee schedule remains consistent with other counties and reflects no increase from previous years.

  • Voting record seperated by month and meeting.

    Voting record here

Ivan Diaz

District 20 Commissioner

  • August 8, 2024 Meeting:

    Resolution 08-08-24-90

    - Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    - Details: Approved the updated Equalization Department fee schedule for data export requests, effective May 1, 2024. The fee schedule remains consistent with other counties and reflects no increase from previous years.

  • Voting record seperated by month and meeting.

    Voting record here

Walter Bujak

District 21 Commissioner

  • August 8, 2024 Meeting:

    Commissioner marked as absent - was not present at the most recent meeting with available minutes.

  • Voting record seperated by month and meeting.

    Voting record here

GRPS Board     

The information presented on this website covers the period from the start of 2024 to the present. It is based on data and resources available from the elected body’s official website. Our goal is to continue monitoring and providing updated information in perpetuity beyond 2024.

Kimberley Williams

President

  • November 6, 2024 Meeting:

    Purchasing Agenda

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved funding for various purchases and services, including:

      • Dance learning and instruction for Coit Creative Arts Academy ($37,552.00).

      • Supervision, curriculum services, and facility use for University Preparatory Academy programs ($45,200.00).

      • Health and welfare consulting services ($40,000.00).

      • Replacement of aging marching band uniforms ($216,974.00).

    Instructional Supplies, Equipment, and Services (Special Funds)

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

      • Details: Approved school travel program for middle school scholars through the Close-Up Foundation ($694,864.00, funded by ESSER III).

      • Approved school travel program for high school scholars through the Close-Up Foundation ($411,206.00, funded by ESSER III).

      • Approved the Playbook Program to support literacy and leadership skills ($86,000.00, funded by Spectrum Grant).

    Support Materials and Services (Special Funds)

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

      • Details: Approved school-based health center services at Central, Ottawa Hills, and Union High Schools ($465,000.00, funded by Michigan Primary Care Association).

      • Approved primary health care services for school-based health centers ($156,337.00, funded by Section 31a).

      • Approved educational training services for Innovation Central High School ($31,500.00, funded by Centers for Innovation Grant).

      • Approved Summer Institute Professional Development Project highlighting Museum School collaboration ($42,274.00, funded by XQ Grant).

      • Approved educational, professional development, and parent training services for Grand Rapids Christian Schools within GRPS boundaries ($182,509.00, funded by Title I Part A and Title IV Part A).

      • Approved Family Literacy Program providing English language instruction to parents and caregivers ($75,000.00, funded by ESSER III).

      • Approved purchase of E2020 licenses for high school students ($156,000.00, funded by ESSER III).

    Building and Sites Projects

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

      • Details: Approved districtwide indoor air quality assessment ($86,800.00).

      • Approved increase in purchase order for site restoration due to Kensington School demolition ($7,000.00).

  • Voting record seperated by month and meeting.

    Voting record here

Kymberlie Davis

Vice President

  • November 6, 2024 Meeting:

    Purchasing Agenda

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved funding for various purchases and services, including:

      • Dance learning and instruction for Coit Creative Arts Academy ($37,552.00).

      • Supervision, curriculum services, and facility use for University Preparatory Academy programs ($45,200.00).

      • Health and welfare consulting services ($40,000.00).

      • Replacement of aging marching band uniforms ($216,974.00).

    Instructional Supplies, Equipment, and Services (Special Funds)

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

      • Details: Approved school travel program for middle school scholars through the Close-Up Foundation ($694,864.00, funded by ESSER III).

      • Approved school travel program for high school scholars through the Close-Up Foundation ($411,206.00, funded by ESSER III).

      • Approved the Playbook Program to support literacy and leadership skills ($86,000.00, funded by Spectrum Grant).

    Support Materials and Services (Special Funds)

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

      • Details: Approved school-based health center services at Central, Ottawa Hills, and Union High Schools ($465,000.00, funded by Michigan Primary Care Association).

      • Approved primary health care services for school-based health centers ($156,337.00, funded by Section 31a).

      • Approved educational training services for Innovation Central High School ($31,500.00, funded by Centers for Innovation Grant).

      • Approved Summer Institute Professional Development Project highlighting Museum School collaboration ($42,274.00, funded by XQ Grant).

      • Approved educational, professional development, and parent training services for Grand Rapids Christian Schools within GRPS boundaries ($182,509.00, funded by Title I Part A and Title IV Part A).

      • Approved Family Literacy Program providing English language instruction to parents and caregivers ($75,000.00, funded by ESSER III).

      • Approved purchase of E2020 licenses for high school students ($156,000.00, funded by ESSER III).

    Building and Sites Projects

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

      • Details: Approved districtwide indoor air quality assessment ($86,800.00).

      • Approved increase in purchase order for site restoration due to Kensington School demolition ($7,000.00).

  • Voting record seperated by month and meeting.

    Voting record here

Katherine Downes Lewis

Secretary

  • November 6, 2024 Meeting:

    Purchasing Agenda

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved funding for various purchases and services, including:

      • Dance learning and instruction for Coit Creative Arts Academy ($37,552.00).

      • Supervision, curriculum services, and facility use for University Preparatory Academy programs ($45,200.00).

      • Health and welfare consulting services ($40,000.00).

      • Replacement of aging marching band uniforms ($216,974.00).

    Instructional Supplies, Equipment, and Services (Special Funds)

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

      • Details: Approved school travel program for middle school scholars through the Close-Up Foundation ($694,864.00, funded by ESSER III).

      • Approved school travel program for high school scholars through the Close-Up Foundation ($411,206.00, funded by ESSER III).

      • Approved the Playbook Program to support literacy and leadership skills ($86,000.00, funded by Spectrum Grant).

    Support Materials and Services (Special Funds)

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

      • Details: Approved school-based health center services at Central, Ottawa Hills, and Union High Schools ($465,000.00, funded by Michigan Primary Care Association).

      • Approved primary health care services for school-based health centers ($156,337.00, funded by Section 31a).

      • Approved educational training services for Innovation Central High School ($31,500.00, funded by Centers for Innovation Grant).

      • Approved Summer Institute Professional Development Project highlighting Museum School collaboration ($42,274.00, funded by XQ Grant).

      • Approved educational, professional development, and parent training services for Grand Rapids Christian Schools within GRPS boundaries ($182,509.00, funded by Title I Part A and Title IV Part A).

      • Approved Family Literacy Program providing English language instruction to parents and caregivers ($75,000.00, funded by ESSER III).

      • Approved purchase of E2020 licenses for high school students ($156,000.00, funded by ESSER III).

    Building and Sites Projects

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

      • Details: Approved districtwide indoor air quality assessment ($86,800.00).

      • Approved increase in purchase order for site restoration due to Kensington School demolition ($7,000.00).

  • Voting record seperated by month and meeting.

    Voting record here

Jen Schottke

Treasurer

  • November 6, 2024 Meeting:

    Purchasing Agenda

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved funding for various purchases and services, including:

      • Dance learning and instruction for Coit Creative Arts Academy ($37,552.00).

      • Supervision, curriculum services, and facility use for University Preparatory Academy programs ($45,200.00).

      • Health and welfare consulting services ($40,000.00).

      • Replacement of aging marching band uniforms ($216,974.00).

    Instructional Supplies, Equipment, and Services (Special Funds)

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

      • Details: Approved school travel program for middle school scholars through the Close-Up Foundation ($694,864.00, funded by ESSER III).

      • Approved school travel program for high school scholars through the Close-Up Foundation ($411,206.00, funded by ESSER III).

      • Approved the Playbook Program to support literacy and leadership skills ($86,000.00, funded by Spectrum Grant).

    Support Materials and Services (Special Funds)

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

      • Details: Approved school-based health center services at Central, Ottawa Hills, and Union High Schools ($465,000.00, funded by Michigan Primary Care Association).

      • Approved primary health care services for school-based health centers ($156,337.00, funded by Section 31a).

      • Approved educational training services for Innovation Central High School ($31,500.00, funded by Centers for Innovation Grant).

      • Approved Summer Institute Professional Development Project highlighting Museum School collaboration ($42,274.00, funded by XQ Grant).

      • Approved educational, professional development, and parent training services for Grand Rapids Christian Schools within GRPS boundaries ($182,509.00, funded by Title I Part A and Title IV Part A).

      • Approved Family Literacy Program providing English language instruction to parents and caregivers ($75,000.00, funded by ESSER III).

      • Approved purchase of E2020 licenses for high school students ($156,000.00, funded by ESSER III).

    Building and Sites Projects

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

      • Details: Approved districtwide indoor air quality assessment ($86,800.00).

      • Approved increase in purchase order for site restoration due to Kensington School demolition ($7,000.00).

  • Voting record seperated by month and meeting.

    Voting record here

Jordoun Eatman

Trustee

  • November 6, 2024 Meeting:

    Purchasing Agenda

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved funding for various purchases and services, including:

      • Dance learning and instruction for Coit Creative Arts Academy ($37,552.00).

      • Supervision, curriculum services, and facility use for University Preparatory Academy programs ($45,200.00).

      • Health and welfare consulting services ($40,000.00).

      • Replacement of aging marching band uniforms ($216,974.00).

    Instructional Supplies, Equipment, and Services (Special Funds)

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

      • Details: Approved school travel program for middle school scholars through the Close-Up Foundation ($694,864.00, funded by ESSER III).

      • Approved school travel program for high school scholars through the Close-Up Foundation ($411,206.00, funded by ESSER III).

      • Approved the Playbook Program to support literacy and leadership skills ($86,000.00, funded by Spectrum Grant).

    Support Materials and Services (Special Funds)

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

      • Details: Approved school-based health center services at Central, Ottawa Hills, and Union High Schools ($465,000.00, funded by Michigan Primary Care Association).

      • Approved primary health care services for school-based health centers ($156,337.00, funded by Section 31a).

      • Approved educational training services for Innovation Central High School ($31,500.00, funded by Centers for Innovation Grant).

      • Approved Summer Institute Professional Development Project highlighting Museum School collaboration ($42,274.00, funded by XQ Grant).

      • Approved educational, professional development, and parent training services for Grand Rapids Christian Schools within GRPS boundaries ($182,509.00, funded by Title I Part A and Title IV Part A).

      • Approved Family Literacy Program providing English language instruction to parents and caregivers ($75,000.00, funded by ESSER III).

      • Approved purchase of E2020 licenses for high school students ($156,000.00, funded by ESSER III).

    Building and Sites Projects

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

      • Details: Approved districtwide indoor air quality assessment ($86,800.00).

      • Approved increase in purchase order for site restoration due to Kensington School demolition ($7,000.00).

  • Voting record seperated by month and meeting.

    Voting record here

Sara Melton

Trustee

  • November 6, 2024 Meeting:

    Purchasing Agenda

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved funding for various purchases and services, including:

      • Dance learning and instruction for Coit Creative Arts Academy ($37,552.00).

      • Supervision, curriculum services, and facility use for University Preparatory Academy programs ($45,200.00).

      • Health and welfare consulting services ($40,000.00).

      • Replacement of aging marching band uniforms ($216,974.00).

    Instructional Supplies, Equipment, and Services (Special Funds)

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

      • Details: Approved school travel program for middle school scholars through the Close-Up Foundation ($694,864.00, funded by ESSER III).

      • Approved school travel program for high school scholars through the Close-Up Foundation ($411,206.00, funded by ESSER III).

      • Approved the Playbook Program to support literacy and leadership skills ($86,000.00, funded by Spectrum Grant).

    Support Materials and Services (Special Funds)

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

      • Details: Approved school-based health center services at Central, Ottawa Hills, and Union High Schools ($465,000.00, funded by Michigan Primary Care Association).

      • Approved primary health care services for school-based health centers ($156,337.00, funded by Section 31a).

      • Approved educational training services for Innovation Central High School ($31,500.00, funded by Centers for Innovation Grant).

      • Approved Summer Institute Professional Development Project highlighting Museum School collaboration ($42,274.00, funded by XQ Grant).

      • Approved educational, professional development, and parent training services for Grand Rapids Christian Schools within GRPS boundaries ($182,509.00, funded by Title I Part A and Title IV Part A).

      • Approved Family Literacy Program providing English language instruction to parents and caregivers ($75,000.00, funded by ESSER III).

      • Approved purchase of E2020 licenses for high school students ($156,000.00, funded by ESSER III).

    Building and Sites Projects

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

      • Details: Approved districtwide indoor air quality assessment ($86,800.00).

      • Approved increase in purchase order for site restoration due to Kensington School demolition ($7,000.00).

  • Voting record seperated by month and meeting.

    Voting record here

José Rodriguez

Trustee

  • Marked as excused per meeting minutes.

  • Voting record seperated by month and meeting.

    Voting record here

Raynard Ross

Trustee

  • November 6, 2024 Meeting:

    Purchasing Agenda

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

    • Details: Approved funding for various purchases and services, including:

      • Dance learning and instruction for Coit Creative Arts Academy ($37,552.00).

      • Supervision, curriculum services, and facility use for University Preparatory Academy programs ($45,200.00).

      • Health and welfare consulting services ($40,000.00).

      • Replacement of aging marching band uniforms ($216,974.00).

    Instructional Supplies, Equipment, and Services (Special Funds)

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

      • Details: Approved school travel program for middle school scholars through the Close-Up Foundation ($694,864.00, funded by ESSER III).

      • Approved school travel program for high school scholars through the Close-Up Foundation ($411,206.00, funded by ESSER III).

      • Approved the Playbook Program to support literacy and leadership skills ($86,000.00, funded by Spectrum Grant).

    Support Materials and Services (Special Funds)

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

      • Details: Approved school-based health center services at Central, Ottawa Hills, and Union High Schools ($465,000.00, funded by Michigan Primary Care Association).

      • Approved primary health care services for school-based health centers ($156,337.00, funded by Section 31a).

      • Approved educational training services for Innovation Central High School ($31,500.00, funded by Centers for Innovation Grant).

      • Approved Summer Institute Professional Development Project highlighting Museum School collaboration ($42,274.00, funded by XQ Grant).

      • Approved educational, professional development, and parent training services for Grand Rapids Christian Schools within GRPS boundaries ($182,509.00, funded by Title I Part A and Title IV Part A).

      • Approved Family Literacy Program providing English language instruction to parents and caregivers ($75,000.00, funded by ESSER III).

      • Approved purchase of E2020 licenses for high school students ($156,000.00, funded by ESSER III).

    Building and Sites Projects

    • Voted: Yea (Supporter)

      • Details: Approved districtwide indoor air quality assessment ($86,800.00).

      • Approved increase in purchase order for site restoration due to Kensington School demolition ($7,000.00).

  • Voting record seperated by month and meeting.

    Voting record here

Aarie Wade

Trustee

  • Marked as excused per meeting minutes.

  • Voting record seperated by month and meeting.

    Voting record here