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City commission approves $700 monthly vehicle allowance option for mayor
Summary
The Grand Rapids City Commission approved an amendment to its policy to allow the mayor to receive a $700-per-month vehicle allowance instead of a permanently assigned city-owned vehicle after a divided public discussion and a voice vote.
The Grand Rapids City Commission voted to amend its policy on elected-official travel and expenses to allow a $700 monthly vehicle allowance for the mayor as an alternative to a city-owned assigned vehicle. The amendment was removed from the consent agenda for discussion and then approved by voice vote.
Commissioner Patrick Perdue, who presented the amendment, told the commission that the policy change "introduces a $700 monthly vehicle allowance as an option for the mayor." Perdue said the allowance would give the mayor flexibility to choose a personal vehicle, would reduce…
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