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City committee confirms four appointments; commissioners debate conviction question on applications
Summary
The Committee on Appointments confirmed four mayoral appointees to local boards and discussed removing a convictions question from board application forms, with staff saying a 'yes' would not be an automatic disqualifier and proposing a work session to set vetting standards.
The Grand Rapids Committee on Appointments approved four mayoral nominations and debated changes to the city’s board-and-commission application during its June 10 meeting.
Sherlyn James, described by the chair as a 3rd Ward neighbor, army veteran and mother, was confirmed to the public safety committee. Commissioners moved and supported the resolution, and the motion carried.
The committee also approved Michelle Eddy to the Kent Hospital Finance Authority, Christina Van Dam to the North Quarter Corridor Improvement Authority and Patrick Hilton to the…
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