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Board accepts state RCC grant; public callers urge funding for esports, trauma services and HMIS integration

5785219 · September 12, 2025
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Kent County accepted a State of Michigan RCC grant Sept. 11; public commenters urged the county to use grant opportunities to support esports, trauma services and HMIS integration.

The Kent County Board of Commissioners voted to accept a Regional Community Collaborative grant from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (Resolution 72) on Sept. 11. The grant passed on a roll-call vote of 18–1. During public comment and the board discussion, speakers and commissioners highlighted several priorities for how grant or related funds might be used.

In public comment, a person identifying as an esports and tech-event organizer urged the board to advocate…

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