Elections

Meet Brian Ellis: Running for Republican Congressional seat

Submitted 11-01-2013 under NEWS

Brian Ellis from Grand Rapids was encouraged to run based on disagreeing with Justin Amash's voting record and explains how he would do things differently.

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Stephen Kepley, Sharon Brinks to compete for rare open mayoral seat in Kentwood

Submitted 11-01-2013 under NEWS

Director of Engineering Stephen Kepley and City Commissioner Sharon Brinks will compete for mayor on November 5.

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Randal Gelderloos and Steve Mass to run for Grandville mayor

Submitted 11-01-2013 under NEWS

In the upcoming November 5 election, two city council members compete for votes as Grandville mayorship opens.

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Mayor to answer citizen questions on eve of elections

Submitted 11-01-2013 under NEWS

This month, the mayor answered citizen questions live on GRTV and streamed here on The Rapidian, including answering Rapidian reporter Marie Orttenburger's questions about AirBNB.

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Meet Walker's next Mayor: Mark Huizenga

Submitted 10-31-2013 under NEWS

On November 5, Mark Huizenga will be elected as Walker's Mayor as his opponent has dropped out the the running and endorsed her opponent.

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Citizens to vote on park ballot initiative

Submitted 10-29-2013 under NEWS

On November 5, Yes! GR Parks will appear on ballots in the City of Grand Rapids to raise money for city parks.

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You're invited! "Food Politics and the Food Justice Movement: Moving Forward"

Submitted 10-23-2013 under NONPROFITS

Free five week class that investigates the current food system and food policy, looks at responses around the country and discusses how West Michigan could respond locally.

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