election 2015
GR area incumbents face opposition in Nov. 3 elections
by (alexandersinn)
Submitted 11-02-2015 under NEWS
In election bids across Grand Rapids-area suburbs, incumbent elected officials will face opposition from outside candidates. In East Grand Rapids, the current mayor and 3rd Ward Commissioner will both vie for reelection. In Kentwood, current at-...
Local residents head to polls to select next mayor
by (Jhodges)
Submitted 08-04-2015 under NEWS
Today, Tuesday, August 4, is election day in Grand Rapids. To find your polling place or if you are registered to vote, use the Michigan Voter Information Center. Polls open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. so make sure to get out to vote....
Mayoral Candidate Spotlight:John George
by (Jhodges)
Submitted 07-27-2015 under NEWS
John George considers himself an average citizen, outside of the normal political groups that dominate our city. An electrical engineer by trade, John George decided to run for mayor because of one issue, fluoride in drinking water. While Grand...