michael scruggs
Voting for Kent County Sheriff: Scruggs talks criminal justice system reforms
by (arcarpenter)
Submitted 11-01-2016 under NEWS
Michael Scruggs, Democratic Candidate for Kent County Sheriff, has talked in part one and part two about the racial history behind his campaign and the changes he would like to make within the Sheriff's office. In this final portion of his...
Voting for Kent County Sheriff: Scruggs focuses on reducing incarceration
by (arcarpenter)
Submitted 10-28-2016 under NEWS
Here are the first parts of Michael Scruggs' and Lawrence Stelma's interviews. Bringing a new perspective to the Sheriff’s office Given the historical context of the first part of his interview, Scruggs has some clear ideas about the...
Voting for Kent County Sheriff: Michael Scruggs takes a historical perspective
by (arcarpenter)
Submitted 10-25-2016 under NEWS
This November, Kent County voters will elect a Sheriff. Though the municipal police departments have jurisdiction over patrolling and policing functions within city limits, the Sheriff oversees the security of the county courts and the correctional...
A regular Tuesday night: The evolution of the city narrative
by (arcarpenter)
Submitted 09-15-2016 under OPINION
On the evening of Tuesday, September 13, 2016, the citizens of Grand Rapids found themselves with several options for engaging with community. This is not unusual. As the school year begins, many of us settle into a routine that may include sports,...