Grand Rapids election
City searches for qualified Comptroller
by (Kschmitty)
Submitted 04-03-2013 under NEWS
In December of 2012, Donijo Dejonge resigned as the City Comptroller after voters denied her proposal that would change the elected position to a hired one. Since then, the city has been looking to fill the position for the new term. Last week the...
Array of candidates vie for 76th District House seat
by (cts3)
Submitted 11-03-2012 under NEWS
Five candidates are vying for the 76th District State Representative seat in Michigan for the Nov. 6 election. Incumbent Republican Roy Schmidt will be facing Democrat Winnie Brinks, along with write-in candidate Bing Goei, William Mohr (U.S....
Community leaders and advocates rally around Decriminalize GR
by (stevendavison)
Submitted 10-30-2012 under OPINION
On November 6th Grand Rapids voters will go to the polls to vote on a city charter amendment to make marijuana possession or use a civil infraction or the equivalent of a ticket with a fine of up to $100. The ballot initiative known as Proposal 2...