Kent County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
77 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 42 Kent County races, led by the Michigan Senate District 18 contest.
County offices
City of Grand Rapids City ComptrollerNonpartisan race · David Bulkowski · Max Frantz
David Bulkowski and Max Frantz are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Grand Rapids City Comptroller.
David Bulkowski Nonpartisan
- Fulfill the charter-mandated independent audits and oversight of municipal spending.
- Expand resident involvement in tax dollar allocation through participatory budgeting.
- Inform residents about city expenditures and return-on-investment metrics for tax incentives and similar funding mechanisms.
Per the campaign site.
About David Bulkowski
David Bulkowski is a lifelong Grand Rapids area resident who earned a graduate degree from Wayne State University; he served on the Grand Rapids School Board from 2001 to 2004 and as a Kent County Commissioner from 2012 to 2022, per his campaign site. He has worked with Disability Advocates of Kent County since 1995 and chaired Friends of Transit campaigns supporting Rapid public transportation millages over several election cycles, per the same source.
Max Frantz Nonpartisan Incumbent
- Publish itemized government expenses for public review
- Preserve the independence of the Comptroller's Office under the city charter
Per the campaign site.
About Max Frantz
Max Frantz is the sitting Grand Rapids City Comptroller, seeking reelection. He studied finance at Grand Valley State University and built a private-sector career spanning corporate finance, risk management, treasury and financial reporting, per his campaign site and the city's Comptroller's Office.
Nonpartisan citywide race for a 4-year term, per the Kent County Clerk's official candidate list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageGrattan Township Clerk, Partial Term Ending 12/1/2028Otto B. McNaughton IV (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Otto B. McNaughton IV (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Grattan Township Clerk, Partial Term Ending 12/1/2028.
Otto B. McNaughton IV Democratic Incumbent
Otto B. McNaughton IV currently serves as Grattan Township Clerk, per the township's official website. Otto B. McNaughton IV appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Grattan Township Clerk, Partial Term Ending 12/1/2028, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026. McNaughton IV.
Partisan partial-term seat; one candidate is unopposed on the November 3 ballot, per the Kent County Clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageJudges
Judge of Court of Appeals, 3rd District, Incumbent PositionNonpartisan race · Mark T. Boonstra · Daniel S. Korobkin
Mark T. Boonstra and Daniel S. Korobkin are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of Court of Appeals, 3rd District, Incumbent Position.
Mark T. Boonstra Nonpartisan
Mark T. Boonstra was appointed to the Michigan Court of Appeals, 3rd District, in March 2012 and was subsequently elected in 2012, 2014 and 2020, per Michigan Courts. He served a two-year term on the Michigan Court of Claims by appointment of the Michigan Supreme Court from 2015 to 2017, per Michigan Courts. Before joining the bench he was a senior principal at Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone for 27 years, per Michigan Courts. He earned Juris Doctor and Master of Applied Economics degrees from the University of Michigan in 1983, per Michigan Courts. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Daniel S. Korobkin Nonpartisan Incumbent
Daniel S. Korobkin was appointed to the Michigan Court of Appeals by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in April 2025, per the governor's office, after spending more than 16 years at the ACLU of Michigan, most recently as legal director. He earned a Juris Doctor from Yale Law School and a Bachelor of Arts from Swarthmore College, per his ACLU biography. Daniel S. Korobkin appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of Court of Appeals, 3rd District, Incumbent Position, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026.
Nonpartisan; two incumbent judges run unopposed for two seats on the November 3 ballot. Michigan election law (MCL 168.409b) restricts the 'incumbent position' ballot designation to the sitting judge in that seat; this designation is printed on the Kent County Clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageJudge of Circuit Court, 17th Circuit, Incumbent PositionNonpartisan race · Maureen A. Gottlieb · Scott A. Noto · Clay M. West
Maureen A. Gottlieb, Scott A. Noto and Clay M. West are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of Circuit Court, 17th Circuit, Incumbent Position.
Maureen A. Gottlieb Nonpartisan
Maureen A. Gottlieb is a family lawyer in Grand Rapids with a J.D. from the University of San Diego and a B.A. from the University of Notre Dame, licensed to practice law in Michigan since 2008, per her Avvo attorney profile. Maureen A. Gottlieb appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of Circuit Court, 17th Circuit, Incumbent Position, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.
Scott A. Noto Nonpartisan Incumbent
Scott A. Noto was elected to the 17th Circuit Court in November 2020, per the Kent County staff directory. He received his B.A. from the University of Chicago and J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, and was previously in private practice representing clients in civil and criminal matters. Scott A. Noto appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of Circuit Court, 17th Circuit, Incumbent Position, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Clay M. West Nonpartisan Incumbent
Clay M. West is a sitting judge of the 17th Circuit Court in Kent County, appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in March 2023. He previously served as an Assistant United States Attorney and a military judge as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve, and clerked for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and the California Supreme Court, per the governor's office. He holds degrees from Harvard College, Cambridge University and Yale Law School. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Nonpartisan; three incumbent judges run unopposed for three seats on the November 3 ballot. Michigan election law (MCL 168.409b) restricts the 'incumbent position' ballot designation to the sitting judge in that seat; this designation is printed on the Kent County Clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageJudge of Probate Court, Kent County, Incumbent PositionNonpartisan race · David M. Murkowski
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
David M. Murkowski is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of Probate Court, Kent County, Incumbent Position.
David M. Murkowski Nonpartisan
David M. Murkowski appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of Probate Court, Kent County, Incumbent Position, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for David M. Murkowski.
Nonpartisan; the incumbent judge runs unopposed for one seat on the November 3 ballot. Michigan election law (MCL 168.409b) restricts the 'incumbent position' ballot designation to the sitting judge in that seat; this designation is printed on the Kent County Clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageJudge of District Court, 61st District, Incumbent PositionNonpartisan race · Kellen A. Dotson · Angela T. Ross
Kellen A. Dotson and Angela T. Ross are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of District Court, 61st District, Incumbent Position.
Kellen A. Dotson Nonpartisan Incumbent
Kellen A. Dotson was appointed to the 61st District Court by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in 2023, per Cooley Law School's announcement of his investiture. He previously served as an attorney in the Kent County Office of the Public Defender and as managing attorney with the Hennepin County, Minnesota Public Defender's Office before returning to Grand Rapids. Kellen A. Dotson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of District Court, 61st District, Incumbent Position, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Angela T. Ross Nonpartisan
Angela T. Ross was appointed to the 61st District Court by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in March 2022 and was reappointed Chief Judge effective January 1, 2026, per the court's own announcement. Before her appointment she was director of enforcement for the City of Grand Rapids and a solo practitioner in family, criminal and business law, per the Grand Rapids Legal News; she earned a Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law. Angela T. Ross appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of District Court, 61st District, Incumbent Position, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Nonpartisan; the 61st District Court covers the City of Grand Rapids. Two incumbent judges run unopposed for two seats on the November 3 ballot. Michigan election law (MCL 168.409b) restricts the 'incumbent position' ballot designation to the sitting judge in that seat; this designation is printed on the Kent County Clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageJudge of District Court, 62A District, Incumbent PositionNonpartisan race · Pablo Cortes
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Pablo Cortes is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of District Court, 62A District, Incumbent Position.
Pablo Cortes Nonpartisan
Pablo Cortes appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of District Court, 62A District, Incumbent Position, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Pablo Cortes.
Nonpartisan; the 62A District Court covers the City of Wyoming. The incumbent judge runs unopposed for one seat on the November 3 ballot. Michigan election law (MCL 168.409b) restricts the 'incumbent position' ballot designation to the sitting judge in that seat; this designation is printed on the Kent County Clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageJudge of District Court, 62B District, Incumbent PositionNonpartisan race · Amanda H. Sterkenburg
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Amanda H. Sterkenburg is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of District Court, 62B District, Incumbent Position.
Amanda H. Sterkenburg Nonpartisan
Amanda H. Sterkenburg appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of District Court, 62B District, Incumbent Position, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Amanda H. Sterkenburg.
Nonpartisan; the 62B District Court covers the City of Kentwood. The incumbent judge runs unopposed for one seat on the November 3 ballot. Michigan election law (MCL 168.409b) restricts the 'incumbent position' ballot designation to the sitting judge in that seat; this designation is printed on the Kent County Clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageJudge of District Court, 63rd District, Incumbent PositionNonpartisan race · Jeffrey J. O'Hara
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jeffrey J. O'Hara is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of District Court, 63rd District, Incumbent Position.
Jeffrey J. O'Hara Nonpartisan
Jeffrey J. O'Hara appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of District Court, 63rd District, Incumbent Position, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Jeffrey J. O'Hara.
Nonpartisan; the 63rd District Court covers Cedar Springs, East Grand Rapids, Lowell, Rockford and surrounding Kent County townships, per the Grand Rapids court system. The incumbent judge runs unopposed for one seat on the November 3 ballot. Michigan election law (MCL 168.409b) restricts the 'incumbent position' ballot designation to the sitting judge in that seat; this designation is printed on the Kent County Clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageJudge of District Court, 63rd District, Partial Term Ending 1/1/2029Nonpartisan race · Kirsten L. Holz
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Kirsten L. Holz is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of District Court, 63rd District, Partial Term Ending 1/1/2029.
Kirsten L. Holz Nonpartisan
Kirsten L. Holz appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of District Court, 63rd District, Partial Term Ending 1/1/2029, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Kirsten L. Holz.
Nonpartisan; a partial-term seat on the 63rd District Court. The incumbent judge runs unopposed for this seat on the November 3 ballot. Michigan election law (MCL 168.409b) restricts the 'incumbent position' ballot designation to the sitting judge in that seat; this designation is printed on the Kent County Clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageCities and towns
City of Cedar Springs Council MemberNonpartisan race · Brittany Batt · Mark Laws · Renee Race
Brittany Batt, Mark Laws and Renee Race are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Cedar Springs Council Member.
Brittany Batt Nonpartisan
Brittany Batt appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Cedar Springs Council Member, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Brittany Batt.
Mark Laws Nonpartisan
Mark Laws appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Cedar Springs Council Member, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Mark Laws.
Renee Race Nonpartisan
Renee Race appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Cedar Springs Council Member, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Renee Race.
Nonpartisan; three candidates qualified as write-ins for two seats on the November 3 ballot, per the Kent County Clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageCity of Grand Rapids City Commissioner, 1st WardNonpartisan race · Lindsey Perez-Plescher · Steve Tibbe
Lindsey Perez-Plescher and Steve Tibbe are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Grand Rapids City Commissioner, 1st Ward.
Lindsey Perez-Plescher Nonpartisan
Lindsey Perez-Plescher appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Grand Rapids City Commissioner, 1st Ward, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Lindsey Perez-Plescher.
Steve Tibbe Nonpartisan
- Zoning reform for attainable housing
- Grants and workforce programs for local businesses
- Community based approaches to public safety
Per the campaign site.
About Steve Tibbe
Steve Tibbe was born and raised in Grand Rapids and is a candidate for city commissioner, per his campaign site.
Nonpartisan, per the Kent County Clerk's official candidate list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageCity of Grand Rapids City Commissioner, 2nd WardNonpartisan race · Bryan Cody · Lisa Knight
Bryan Cody and Lisa Knight are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Grand Rapids City Commissioner, 2nd Ward.
Bryan Cody Nonpartisan
- Housing accessibility and stability
- Balancing preservation with future development
- Clarity and efficiency in city government processes
Per the campaign site.
About Bryan Cody
Bryan Cody holds an associate degree from Mid Michigan College and a bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University, per his campaign site. He works in real estate and has served as past president of the Heritage Hill Association and founder of Professionals of Grand Rapids, per the same source.
Lisa Knight Nonpartisan
- Affordable housing and funding for fire, parks and youth services
- Transparency in surveillance camera systems
- Emissions reduction and LED streetlight conversion
Per the campaign site.
About Lisa Knight
Lisa Knight currently serves as Grand Rapids' 2nd Ward city commissioner and is seeking re-election, per her campaign site. Her campaign cites work on the city's Affordable Housing Fund, land bank initiatives and the Grand Rapids Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, per the same source.
Nonpartisan, per the Kent County Clerk's official candidate list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageCity of Grand Rapids City Commissioner, 3rd WardNonpartisan race · Kelsey Perdue
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Kelsey Perdue is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Grand Rapids City Commissioner, 3rd Ward.
Kelsey Perdue Nonpartisan
Kelsey Perdue appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Grand Rapids City Commissioner, 3rd Ward, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Kelsey Perdue.
Nonpartisan; one candidate is unopposed for the seat on the November 3 ballot, per the Kent County Clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageCity of Rockford Council MemberNonpartisan race · Charles Baker · Tammy Bergstrom
Charles Baker and Tammy Bergstrom are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Rockford Council Member.
Charles Baker Nonpartisan
Charles Baker appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Rockford Council Member, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Charles Baker.
Tammy Bergstrom Nonpartisan
Tammy Bergstrom appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Rockford Council Member, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Tammy Bergstrom.
Nonpartisan; two candidates are unopposed for two seats on the November 3 ballot, per the Kent County Clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageCity of Walker MayorNonpartisan race · Elaina A. Huizenga-Chase
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Elaina A. Huizenga-Chase is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Walker Mayor.
Elaina A. Huizenga-Chase Nonpartisan
Elaina A. Huizenga-Chase currently serves as the 3rd Ward Commissioner on the Walker City Commission, appointed in May 2019, per City of Walker government. She previously served on the city's Planning Commission and is a graduate of Calvin Christian High School who studied civil engineering at Calvin College. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Nonpartisan; one candidate is unopposed on the November 3 ballot, per the Kent County Clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageCity of Walker City Commissioner, Ward 1, Partial Term Ending 12/1/2028Nonpartisan race · Bruce de Wit · Thomas Knapp
Bruce de Wit and Thomas Knapp are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Walker City Commissioner, Ward 1, Partial Term Ending 12/1/2028.
Bruce de Wit Nonpartisan
Bruce de Wit appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Walker City Commissioner, Ward 1, Partial Term Ending 12/1/2028, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Bruce de Wit.
Thomas Knapp Nonpartisan
- Address the rising cost of living and housing stability
Per the campaign site.
About Thomas Knapp
Thomas Knapp is a lifelong resident of Walker and a candidate for city commissioner, per his campaign site.
Nonpartisan partial-term seat, per the Kent County Clerk's official candidate list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageCity of Walker City Commissioner, Ward 2Nonpartisan race · John McCrackin
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
John McCrackin is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Walker City Commissioner, Ward 2.
John McCrackin Nonpartisan
John McCrackin appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Walker City Commissioner, Ward 2, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for John McCrackin.
Nonpartisan; one candidate is unopposed on the November 3 ballot, per the Kent County Clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageCity of Walker City Commissioner, Ward 3Nonpartisan race · Terry Schweitzer
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Terry Schweitzer is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Walker City Commissioner, Ward 3.
Terry Schweitzer Nonpartisan
Terry Schweitzer appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Walker City Commissioner, Ward 3, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Terry Schweitzer.
Nonpartisan; one candidate is unopposed on the November 3 ballot, per the Kent County Clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageCity of Wyoming MayorNonpartisan race · Sheldon DeKryger
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Sheldon DeKryger is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Wyoming Mayor.
Sheldon DeKryger Nonpartisan
Sheldon DeKryger appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Wyoming Mayor, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Sheldon DeKryger.
Nonpartisan; one candidate is unopposed on the November 3 ballot, per the Kent County Clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageCity of Wyoming Council Member at LargeNonpartisan race · Rob Arnoys · Renee Hill · Daniel Rivera · Cassandra Kawka-Vlahos
Rob Arnoys, Renee Hill, Daniel Rivera and Cassandra Kawka-Vlahos are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Wyoming Council Member at Large.
Rob Arnoys Nonpartisan
Rob Arnoys is a senior vice president at a credit union, after 31 years in banking, per his campaign site. He holds a double major in business administration and communications from Hope College and an MBA from Western Michigan University, per the same source. Arnoys served as a Wyoming Planning Commissioner from 2011 to 2022 before joining city council at large in 2022, and previously served on the Grandville Calvin Christian Schools board.
Renee Hill Nonpartisan
Renee Hill appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Wyoming Council Member at Large, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Renee Hill.
Daniel Rivera Nonpartisan
- Transparent, responsible leadership
- Modern, efficient and connected city services
- Safe, welcoming and dignified communities
Per the campaign site.
About Daniel Rivera
Daniel Rivera appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Wyoming Council Member at Large, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.
Cassandra Kawka-Vlahos Nonpartisan
Cassandra Kawka-Vlahos appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Wyoming Council Member at Large, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Cassandra Kawka-Vlahos.
Nonpartisan; four candidates for two at-large seats on the November 3 ballot, per the Kent County Clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageCity of Wyoming Council Member, 1st WardNonpartisan race · Kyle Brethauer · Amy Jo Duzan
Kyle Brethauer and Amy Jo Duzan are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Wyoming Council Member, 1st Ward.
Kyle Brethauer Nonpartisan
Kyle Brethauer is the sitting 1st Ward Council Member for the City of Wyoming, per the city's official website. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Amy Jo Duzan Nonpartisan
Amy Jo Duzan appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Wyoming Council Member, 1st Ward, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Amy Jo Duzan.
Nonpartisan, per the Kent County Clerk's official candidate list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageAlpine Township Trustee, Partial Term Ending 12/1/2028Thomas Wiles (D) · Stephanie Ginsberg (R)
Thomas Wiles (Democratic) and Stephanie Ginsberg (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Alpine Township Trustee, Partial Term Ending 12/1/2028.
Thomas Wiles Democratic
Thomas Wiles appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Alpine Township Trustee, Partial Term Ending 12/1/2028, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Thomas Wiles.
Stephanie Ginsberg Republican
Stephanie Ginsberg appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Alpine Township Trustee, Partial Term Ending 12/1/2028, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Stephanie Ginsberg.
Partisan partial-term seat, per the Kent County Clerk's official candidate list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageCourtland Township Trustee, Partial Term Ending 12/1/2028Matt Spaans (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Matt Spaans (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Courtland Township Trustee, Partial Term Ending 12/1/2028.
Matt Spaans Republican
Matt Spaans appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Courtland Township Trustee, Partial Term Ending 12/1/2028, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Matt Spaans.
Partisan partial-term seat; one candidate is unopposed on the November 3 ballot, per the Kent County Clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageSpencer Township Supervisor, Partial Term Ending 12/1/2028Andrea Roberts (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Andrea Roberts (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Spencer Township Supervisor, Partial Term Ending 12/1/2028.
Andrea Roberts Republican
Andrea Roberts appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Spencer Township Supervisor, Partial Term Ending 12/1/2028, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Andrea Roberts.
Partisan partial-term seat; one candidate is unopposed on the November 3 ballot, per the Kent County Clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageSpencer Township Trustee, Partial Term Ending 12/1/2028Chris McIntire (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Chris McIntire (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Spencer Township Trustee, Partial Term Ending 12/1/2028.
Chris McIntire Republican
Chris McIntire appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Spencer Township Trustee, Partial Term Ending 12/1/2028, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Chris McIntire.
Partisan partial-term seat; one candidate is unopposed on the November 3 ballot, per the Kent County Clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageDistricts and boards
City of Grand Rapids Library BoardNonpartisan race · Kelly Boston · Maggie Johnson · Gregory Garner
Kelly Boston, Maggie Johnson and Gregory Garner are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Grand Rapids Library Board.
Kelly Boston Nonpartisan
Kelly Boston appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Grand Rapids Library Board, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Kelly Boston.
Maggie Johnson Nonpartisan
- Encourage engagement with books and literacy resources
- Foster community building and a welcoming library
- Support library staff
Per the campaign site.
About Maggie Johnson
Maggie Johnson is the former general manager of Books and Mortar, an independent bookstore in the East Hills neighborhood, per her campaign site. She has lived in Grand Rapids for 20 years and organized book clubs and author events at the store, per the same source.
Gregory Garner Nonpartisan
Gregory Garner appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Grand Rapids Library Board, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Gregory Garner.
Nonpartisan, 6-year terms; three candidates are unopposed for three seats on the November 3 ballot, per the Kent County Clerk's official candidate list. A separate partial-term seat (ending 12/31/2028) had no candidate file as of the county's list.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Kent County is split across 15 Michigan Senate and House districts.
Find your districts by addressMichigan Senate: 5 districtsDistricts 18, 20, 29, 30, 33
Michigan Senate District 18Thomas A. Albert (R) · Anthony Pennock (D)
Thomas A. Albert (Republican) and Anthony Pennock (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan Senate District 18.
Thomas A. Albert Republican
Thomas A. Albert is the sitting state senator for Michigan's 18th District, per the official Senate office website. The office website describes a proposed measure dubbed "Lucia's Law" addressing drunk-driving cases, per the official Senate office website. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Anthony Pennock Democratic
- Wants a state senator who actually works for constituents
- Draws on experience as a teacher to address the district's needs
Per the campaign site.
About Anthony Pennock
Anthony Pennock is a teacher running for Michigan Senate District 18, per his campaign site. He holds a doctorate in organizational leadership, per WTPN's Michigan election guide.
Incumbent Republican Thomas A. Albert of Lowell is seeking re-election against Democratic nominee Anthony Pennock, per the Kent County Clerk's official November 3, 2026 candidate list.
Full race pageMichigan Senate District 20Dale Murney (D) · Chris Moraitis (R) · Shamara Clay (Green)
Dale Murney (Democratic), Chris Moraitis (Republican) and Shamara Clay (Green) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan Senate District 20.
Dale Murney Democratic
- Increase hiring and retention of certified teachers by paying a living wage
- Expand vocational education programs to build labor-ready skills
- Increase affordable housing options through streamlined zoning and builder incentives
Per the campaign site.
About Dale Murney
Murney is an attorney who served as an assistant prosecutor in Kalamazoo, in private practice and later as a referee and magistrate in Berrien County courts before retiring in October 2024, per the campaign site. He earned degrees from Western Michigan University and the University of Kansas School of Law, per the campaign site. He is a longtime resident of Paw Paw Township and is married with two children, per the campaign site.
Chris Moraitis Republican
- Strengthening schools
- Growing Michigan's economy
- Restoring local control
Per the Herald-Palladium questionnaire coverage.
About Chris Moraitis
Chris Moraitis is a Paw Paw, Michigan attorney who has served as president of the Van Buren County Bar Association and the Paw Paw Downtown Development Authority, per the Herald-Palladium. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026.
Shamara Clay Green
Shamara Clay appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan Senate District 20, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Shamara Clay.
Sitting Republican Sen. Aric Nesbitt is not on the November ballot for this seat; the district is open between Democrat Dale Murney and Republican Chris Moraitis, with Green nominee Shamara Clay also on the ballot, per the Kent County Clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageMichigan Senate District 29Abbie Groff-Blaszak (D) · Brady A. Middleton (R)
Abbie Groff-Blaszak Democratic
- Education funding
- Bail system reform
- School safety
Per the campaign site.
About Abbie Groff-Blaszak
Abbie Groff-Blaszak serves as the Third Ward City Commissioner in East Grand Rapids and teaches brewing science at Grand Rapids Community College, per her campaign site. She has over twenty years of experience in the public sector, including teaching and policy leadership at the Michigan Department of Education, and holds a bachelor's degree from Indiana University and a master's degree from Harvard University, per her campaign site.
Brady A. Middleton Republican
- Restore Michigan's economic strength
- Reform the state's justice system
- Increase government transparency
Per the campaign site.
About Brady A. Middleton
Brady A. Middleton is a West Michigan native who describes himself as an entrepreneur and inventor, per his campaign site. Brady A. Middleton appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan Senate District 29, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.
The 29th District covers Kentwood and west-central Kent County including part of Grand Rapids, per WOODTV's district-map reporting. Sitting Sen. Winnie Brinks is the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor in 2026 and is not seeking re-election here, per the Kent County Clerk's candidate list (which lists her on the Benson/Brinks governor ticket). Democrat Abbie Groff-Blaszak won the August 4 primary with 47.66 percent over Phil Skaggs and Ivan Diaz, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official primary results, and meets Republican Brady A. Middleton on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageMichigan Senate District 30Carol Glanville (D) · Mark E. Huizenga (R)
Carol Glanville Democratic
- Free school breakfast and lunch and early childhood education investment
- Protect access to reproductive health care
- A working families tax credit to help with rising costs
Per the campaign site.
About Carol Glanville
Carol Glanville is an educator with more than 20 years of experience, per her campaign site. She previously served as a Walker City Commissioner and currently represents a district in the Michigan House of Representatives, per her campaign site.
Mark E. Huizenga Republican
- Work across the political aisle on common-sense policy and limited government
- Lower costs on gas, groceries and electric bills
- Lower taxes while maintaining responsible government spending
Per the campaign site.
About Mark E. Huizenga
Huizenga grew up on a small farm in South Walker and has worked in the private sector, previously serving as Mayor of Walker before serving as a State Representative and, since a 2021 special election, as a State Senator, per the campaign site. Huizenga is running for re-election to Michigan Senate District 30, per the campaign site.
The 30th District covers Rockford, Walker and adjoining Kent County territory plus part of Ottawa County, per WOODTV's district-map reporting. Incumbent Republican Mark E. Huizenga of Walker is seeking re-election against Democratic nominee Carol Glanville, the sitting state representative for the 84th District, per the Kent County Clerk's candidate list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageMichigan Senate District 33Stan Opal (D) · Gina Johnsen (R)
Stan Opal (Democratic) and Gina Johnsen (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan Senate District 33.
Stan Opal Democratic
- Ensure every child has access to a quality public education
- Protect clean well water and hold polluters accountable
- Protect voting rights and access to the democratic process
Per the campaign site.
About Stan Opal
Stan Opal is a U.S. Army veteran who served as a combat engineer, including landmine-removal work in Korea, per his campaign site. After his military service he worked as a union crane operator at Michigan power plants, and has since served as a gubernatorial appointee to the state's Board of Professional Engineers, per his campaign site.
Gina Johnsen Republican
- Protect tax exemptions for Michigan farmers and deployed service members
- Decrease regulations and licensing requirements for small and family-owned businesses
- Ensure affordable and accessible medications and therapies
Per the campaign site.
About Gina Johnsen
Johnsen has worked in the healthcare industry for more than 20 years and is a community leader and grassroots political organizer, per the campaign site. Born and raised in the Lansing area, Johnsen is running for Michigan Senate District 33, per the campaign site.
The 33rd District covers northern Kent County (Cedar Springs, Sparta, the Cannonsburg area) and stretches east to Portland in Ionia County and north to Lake County, per WOODTV's district-map reporting. Sitting Sen. Rick Outman is not on the November ballot for this seat; the district is open between Democrat Stan Opal and Republican Gina Johnsen, the sitting state representative for the 78th District, per the Kent County Clerk's candidate list.
Full race pageMichigan House: 10 districtsDistricts 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 89, 90, 91
Michigan House District 78Rachel Gross (D) · Brandon L. Strong (R) · Ben DeJong (Libertarian)
Rachel Gross (Democratic), Brandon L. Strong (Republican) and Ben DeJong (Libertarian) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 78.
Rachel Gross Democratic
- Support farmers and small businesses
- Invest in education and infrastructure
- Expand rural healthcare access
Per the campaign site.
About Rachel Gross
Gross is a nurse from Portland, Michigan, who spent her childhood on her grandparents' farm in Pewamo, per the campaign site. She founded the community group We Are Community in fall 2024 with a mission of bringing people together around shared values, per the campaign site. She is married with four adult children, per the campaign site.
Brandon L. Strong Republican
- Support parents and constitutional rights
- Expand educational freedom and strong schools
- Grow local jobs through workforce development
Per the campaign site.
About Brandon L. Strong
Brandon L. Strong is a longtime school leader at Barry County Christian Schools, per his campaign site, with more than 20 years of experience in education as a teacher, administrator and school leader, per The Daily News. Brandon L. Strong appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 78, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.
Ben DeJong Libertarian
Ben DeJong appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 78, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026.
Sitting Rep. Gina Johnsen is the Republican nominee for the open 33rd Senate seat and is not seeking re-election here, per the Kent County Clerk's candidate list. Democrat Rachel Gross faces Republican Brandon L. Strong and Libertarian Ben DeJong on the November ballot for the open seat.
Full race pageMichigan House District 79Zach Abbott (D) · Angela Rigas (R)
Zach Abbott Democratic
- Lower the cost of living, including housing, food and energy
- Expand pathways to middle-class careers
- Invest in education, training and economic development
Per the campaign site.
About Zach Abbott
Zach Abbott served six years in the U.S. Air Force, per his campaign site. He graduated from Calvin University in 2016 with a degree in history and later interned at The Right Place, Inc., providing business intelligence for West Michigan businesses. Zach Abbott appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 79, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.
Angela Rigas Republican Incumbent
Angela Rigas is the incumbent state representative for Michigan's 79th District, seeking re-election, per the Kent County Clerk's official candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Incumbent Republican Angela Rigas of Caledonia is seeking re-election against Democratic nominee Zach Abbott, per the Kent County Clerk's candidate list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageMichigan House District 80Lily Cheng-Schulting (D) · Doug Lee (R)
Lily Cheng-Schulting (Democratic) and Doug Lee (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 80.
Lily Cheng-Schulting Democratic
- Expand economic opportunity for underserved communities
- Support healthcare access for all
- Advance educational equity
Per the campaign site.
About Lily Cheng-Schulting
Lily Cheng-Schulting is an attorney who founded and leads the Disability A-Team of West Michigan, per her campaign site. She holds a J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law and a B.A. from UC Berkeley, and serves as co-chair of the Kentwood Democrats Club, per her campaign site.
Doug Lee Republican
Doug Lee is an entrepreneur who owns Jam'n Bean, a coffee shop and organic juice bar in the Grand Rapids area, per candidate profile coverage of the District 80 race. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026.
Sitting Rep. Phil Skaggs ran for the open 29th Senate seat in the August 4 primary and did not win the Democratic nomination, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official primary results, so he is not on the November ballot here. Democrat Lily Cheng-Schulting faces Republican Doug Lee for the open seat, per the Kent County Clerk's candidate list.
Full race pageMichigan House District 81Stephen Wooden (D) · Holly DeBoer (R)
Stephen Wooden Democratic
Stephen Wooden is the incumbent state representative for Michigan's 81st District, seeking re-election, per the Kent County Clerk's official candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026.
Holly DeBoer Republican
Holly DeBoer appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 81, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Holly DeBoer.
Incumbent Democrat Stephen Wooden of Grand Rapids is seeking re-election against Republican nominee Holly DeBoer, per the Kent County Clerk's candidate list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageMichigan House District 82Kristian C. Grant (D) · Ryan Malinoski (R)
Kristian C. Grant Democratic
Kristian C. Grant is the incumbent state representative for Michigan's 82nd District, seeking re-election, per the Kent County Clerk's official candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026.
Ryan Malinoski Republican
Ryan Malinoski appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 82, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026.
Incumbent Democrat Kristian C. Grant of Grand Rapids is seeking re-election against Republican nominee Ryan Malinoski, per the Kent County Clerk's candidate list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageMichigan House District 83John Fitzgerald (D) · Cindy Ramirez (R)
John Fitzgerald Democratic Incumbent
John Fitzgerald is the incumbent state representative for Michigan's 83rd District, seeking re-election, per the Kent County Clerk's official candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026.
Cindy Ramirez Republican
- Support local businesses and create good-paying jobs
- Invest in schools so every child has access to quality education
- Fight for affordable healthcare
Per the campaign site.
About Cindy Ramirez
Cindy Ramirez is a West Michigan native and the daughter of a migrant worker, per her campaign site. She is a Grand Rapids Community College alumna with a bachelor's degree in graphic design from Academy of Art University, and serves as president of the Michigan Latino Alliance. Cindy Ramirez appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 83, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.
Incumbent Democrat John Fitzgerald of Wyoming is seeking re-election against Republican nominee Cindy Ramirez, per the Kent County Clerk's candidate list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageMichigan House District 84Khristian Silvis (D) · Drew Jake Robbins (R)
Khristian Silvis (Democratic) and Drew Jake Robbins (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 84.
Khristian Silvis Democratic
- Support veterans and first responders
- Invest in public schools
- Attract families and businesses to West Michigan
Per the campaign site.
About Khristian Silvis
Silvis is a former U.S. Army combat medic who currently serves as district director for U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten, per the campaign site. Silvis is running for Michigan House District 84, per the campaign site.
Drew Jake Robbins Republican
Drew Jake Robbins is a veteran and small business owner who currently serves as a Grand Rapids City Commissioner, per his campaign site.
Sitting Rep. Carol Glanville is the Democratic nominee for the open 30th Senate seat and is not seeking re-election here, per the Kent County Clerk's candidate list. Democrat Khristian Silvis faces Republican Drew Jake Robbins on the November ballot for the open seat.
Full race pageMichigan House District 89Meegan Zickus (D) · Joe Moss (R)
Meegan Zickus (Democratic) and Joe Moss (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 89.
Meegan Zickus Democratic
- affordability and household stability
- education and career pathways
- healthcare access and caregiving support
Per the campaign site.
About Meegan Zickus
Meegan Zickus is running for Michigan House District 89, per the campaign site. She and her husband have raised three daughters in Allendale, and her professional background includes law, bioethics, and teaching, including work as a bioethics professor, per the campaign site. Her family's experience with caregiving and navigating healthcare has shaped her approach to public policy, per the campaign site.
Joe Moss Republican
- Support parental rights and individual freedom
- Defend constitutional freedoms, including the Second Amendment
- Return government to serving the people
Per the campaign site.
About Joe Moss
Joe Moss is a business owner and entrepreneur who founded several companies, including the software firm Eclarian, per his campaign site. He holds degrees in accounting and marketing from Cedarville University and has served as an Ottawa County Commissioner since 2023, serving as board chair in 2023 and 2024. Joe Moss appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 89, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.
Sitting Rep. Luke Meerman is not on the November ballot for this seat, per the Michigan House Republican Caucus's current member list (which does not show him as the 2026 nominee) and the Kent County Clerk's candidate list. Democrat Meegan Zickus faces Republican Joe Moss for the open seat.
Full race pageMichigan House District 90Rachel Crowther (D) · Lynn Afendoulis (R)
Rachel Crowther (Democratic) and Lynn Afendoulis (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 90.
Rachel Crowther Democratic
- Supports a statewide data center moratorium to protect local communities
- Wants to get money out of politics
- Wants a transparent government that puts people first
Per the campaign site.
About Rachel Crowther
Crowther is a small business owner in the Rockford area who currently serves as a Courtland Township trustee, per the campaign site. She has volunteered with the Rockford Area Community Foundation and the Courtland Township Parks Committee and was named the 2016 Joe Tomaselli Hotelier of the Year, per the campaign site.
Lynn Afendoulis Republican
- reviewing state budget spending
- reducing the state income tax
- parental rights in education
Per the campaign site.
About Lynn Afendoulis
Lynn Afendoulis is a former Michigan state representative who served one term and is running again for the 90th District seat, per the campaign site. She is a lifelong Kent County resident and mother of two adult children, per the campaign site. Her campaign site lists endorsements including Right to Life of Michigan PAC, the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police, the Police Officers Association of Michigan, and the Small Business Association of Michigan, per the campaign site.
Sitting Rep. Bryan Posthumus was elected Kent County Clerk in November 2024 and is not on the November 2026 ballot for this seat, per the Michigan House Republican Caucus's current member list and the Kent County Clerk's candidate list. Democrat Rachel Crowther faces Republican Lynn Afendoulis for the open seat.
Full race pageMichigan House District 91Frank Lafata (D) · Pat Outman (R)
Frank Lafata Democratic
- Work with farmers and business owners to build things together
- Invest in roads, hospitals, schools and power plants
- Support families through good jobs, schools and community
Per the campaign site.
About Frank Lafata
Frank Lafata is a retired union carpenter who worked on bridges, power plants and infrastructure projects across Michigan, per his campaign site. He is a long-time Greenville resident, married 35 years with three children and five grandchildren. Frank Lafata appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 91, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.
Pat Outman Republican Incumbent
- lowering costs for families and small businesses
- repairing roads and infrastructure
- supporting skilled trades and workforce development
Per the campaign site.
About Pat Outman
Pat Outman is the sitting state representative for Michigan House District 91, per the campaign site. The campaign site describes a legislative focus on lowering costs, repairing infrastructure, and supporting rural communities, per the campaign site.
Incumbent Republican Pat Outman of Six Lakes is seeking re-election against Democratic nominee Frank Lafata, per the Kent County Clerk's candidate list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageBallot questions
5 local ballot questions from official county, city and school district lists. Countywide questions appear on every ballot in Kent County; city, school district and special-district questions only inside the jurisdiction named. Statewide measures are listed separately.
Kent County Corrections and Detention Facilities Millage Renewal and IncreaseCountywide · A yes vote authorizes Kent County to levy 0.98 mill ($0.98 per $1,000 of taxable value) from 2026 through 2045 to expand, remodel, equip, operate, maintain and defray debt service for the county's Corrections and Detention Facilities; it renews a millage expiring after the 2029 levy and adds a 0.2468-mill increase.
A yes vote authorizes Kent County to levy 0.98 mill ($0.98 per $1,000 of taxable value) from 2026 through 2045 to expand, remodel, equip, operate, maintain and defray debt service for the county's Corrections and Detention Facilities; it renews a millage expiring after the 2029 levy and adds a 0.2468-mill increase. The first-year levy is estimated to raise $37,326,699. It was placed on the ballot by an 11-5 Kent County Board of Commissioners vote, per WOODTV and the Grand Rapids Chamber; ballot language per the Kent County Clerk's official candidate and proposals list.
Full detailsKent County Zoo and Museum Millage RenewalCountywide · A yes vote renews a 0.4086-mill ($0.4086 per $1,000 of taxable value) county-wide millage from 2026 through 2035, allocated to the John Ball Zoo and the Grand Rapids Public Museum, for animal and artifact care, exhibit repair and improvement, and educational programs.
A yes vote renews a 0.4086-mill ($0.4086 per $1,000 of taxable value) county-wide millage from 2026 through 2035, allocated to the John Ball Zoo and the Grand Rapids Public Museum, for animal and artifact care, exhibit repair and improvement, and educational programs. The first-year levy is estimated to raise $15,562,948, per the Kent County Clerk's official candidate and proposals list.
Full detailsByron Township 1.00 Mill Parks and Recreation MillageLocal · A yes vote authorizes Byron Township to levy up to 1.00 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for ten years (2026-2035) to fund expansion, acquisition, improvement, operation and maintenance of township parks, recreation facilities, trails, pathways and sidewalks.
A yes vote authorizes Byron Township to levy up to 1.00 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for ten years (2026-2035) to fund expansion, acquisition, improvement, operation and maintenance of township parks, recreation facilities, trails, pathways and sidewalks. It is estimated to raise about $2,019,781 in the first year; the township board anticipates levying 0.60 mill on the December 1, 2026 tax bill, per the Kent County Clerk's official candidate and proposals list.
Full detailsCity of East Grand Rapids Public Parking Facility and Pedestrian Safety Bond ProposalLocal · A yes vote authorizes the City of East Grand Rapids to borrow up to $9,000,000 in general obligation unlimited tax bonds, over up to 20 years, to help pay for a public parking facility near the East Grand Rapids Public Schools lot on Bagley, traffic signals at Lake and Bagley/San Lu Rae, and pedestrian and micromobility safety infrastructure.
A yes vote authorizes the City of East Grand Rapids to borrow up to $9,000,000 in general obligation unlimited tax bonds, over up to 20 years, to help pay for a public parking facility near the East Grand Rapids Public Schools lot on Bagley, traffic signals at Lake and Bagley/San Lu Rae, and pedestrian and micromobility safety infrastructure. The estimated first-year millage is 0.5922 mills, with an estimated average annual millage of 0.4925 mills to retire the bonds, per the Kent County Clerk's official candidate and proposals list.
Full detailsCity of Walker 1.75 Mill Public Safety MillageLocal · A yes vote amends the City of Walker Charter to authorize a new additional 1.75-mill levy ($1.75 per $1,000 of taxable value) for ten years (2027-2036) for police and fire capital and operating expenses, estimated to raise $3,065,105 in its first year, per the Kent County Clerk's official candidate and proposals list.
A yes vote amends the City of Walker Charter to authorize a new additional 1.75-mill levy ($1.75 per $1,000 of taxable value) for ten years (2027-2036) for police and fire capital and operating expenses, estimated to raise $3,065,105 in its first year, per the Kent County Clerk's official candidate and proposals list.
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