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Grand Rapids commission adopts 2025 legislative agenda after debate over "constitutionality" language
Summary
The Grand Rapids City Commission approved its 2025 legislative priorities after a discussion about language referencing constitutionality that prompted one dissenting vote in a roll-call.
The Grand Rapids City Commission on Feb. 24 approved its 2025 legislative agenda after a debate over language tying the agenda to constitutional protections.
The resolution sets the city’s priorities for state and federal advocacy and emphasizes Grand Rapids’ goals to be an equitable, welcoming and innovative city. The resolution passed in a roll-call vote after members debated two amendments and language meant to align the agenda with the city’s Welcome Plan and immigrant-access priorities.
Commissioners discussed two amendments that the legislative committee had…
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