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Stephen Kepley, Sharon Brinks to compete for rare open mayoral seat in Kentwood
by (NicoleGR)
Submitted 11-01-2013 under NEWS
Stephen Kepley and Sharon Brinks have both had a tough road to become the two final candidates for Kentwood's mayoral elections. This is the first open mayoral race in Kentwood history. Richard Clanton is currently mayor but not running this...
Randal Gelderloos and Steve Mass to run for Grandville mayor
by (NicoleGR)
Submitted 11-01-2013 under NEWS
On November 5, two city council members will compete for a rare opportunity for an open seat as mayor of Grandville. James Buck has served as mayor for 29 years and is retiring, leaving the mayor seat open to new candidates. Those two candidates are...
Mayor to answer citizen questions on eve of elections
by (Holly)
Submitted 11-01-2013 under NEWS
Monday night at 5:00 p.m., Mayor Heartwell answered questions from local citizens in his monthly call-in show on GRTV (and streamed live here on The Rapidian!) "City Connection." Each month, you can add your own questions for City Connection...
Meet Walker's next Mayor: Mark Huizenga
by (NicoleGR)
Submitted 10-31-2013 under NEWS
In Walker on November 5, citizens will vote on a new mayor. There will be two names appearing on the the ballot: Mark Huizenga and Barbara Holt. Holt is the current mayor who was appointed after previous Mayor Rob Verheulen won a seat in the State...
Commissioner White answers citizen questions on City Connection
by (GRTV)
Submitted 05-05-2013 under NONPROFITS
Got a question for our city officials? Ask it every month on City Connection! Monday evening at 5:00, City Commissioner James B. White answered questions from local citizens on the monthly call-in show on GRTV, archived right here on The...
Mayor answers citizen questions, discusses search for Comptroller position
by (Holly)
Submitted 03-29-2013 under NONPROFITS
Got a question for Mayor Heartwell? Ask it every month on City Connection! Every month, local citizens have an opportunity to interact with Grand Rapid's most prominent elected official. This Monday evening at 5:00, Mayor Heartwell answered...
Catalyst Radio: GR mayor tells how new city policy is addressing wage theft
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 12-03-2012 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we explore the issue of wage theft – where workers are not paid all of their wages due. Hear Grand Rapids Mayor...
City connection hosts special guest Second Ward Commissioner Ruth Kelly
by (Holly)
Submitted 12-03-2012 under NEWS
Host Linda Gellasch welcomed Second Ward Commissioner Ruth Kelly as a special guest for the GRTV monthly production of City Connection. City Connection is a chance for citizens to ask any and all questions about local government issues. The episode...
Catalyst Radio: Organizers examine the success of Decriminalize GR
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 11-16-2012 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we talk with organizers of Decriminalize GR – the effort to lessening the offense of possession and use of a...
Mayor answers citizen concerns on Monday night's City Connection
by (Holly)
Submitted 11-05-2012 under NEWS
On November 5, Mayor Heartwell answered questions from local citizens in his monthly call-in show on GRTV (and streamed live here on The Rapidian!) "City Connection." Heartwell answered questions such as how to avoid parking tickets, the...