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Commission approves polling-location plan after commissioner warns closures will harm access in 3rd Ward
Summary
Grand Rapids commissioners approved election-day polling locations despite objections from a commissioner who urged retaining sites in Black and Brown neighborhoods; staff said consolidation was driven by a precinct school being under construction and that notice was mailed to affected households.
Grand Rapids commissioners voted to adopt a resolution setting election-day polling locations for an upcoming local election after staff described consolidations prompted by a precinct school under construction and other logistical needs.
The resolution, introduced by city staff, consolidates the Ken O'Shea precinct with Brookside and applies citywide; staff said notices were mailed to affected households and that there were no proposed changes to inspector pay. The chair called the…
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