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Grand Rapids commissioners confirm appointments, approve grants, contracts and bond notice

Grand Rapids City Commission and Committees · April 15, 2026
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City commissioners and committees on April 14 approved a slate of appointments and contracts, authorized a joint JAG grant application with Kent County ($196,530), published a notice of intent for up to $35 million in bonds for a fire training center, and confirmed multiple infrastructure and housing actions.

The Grand Rapids City Commission and its committees on April 14 confirmed multiple appointments, approved grant and contract actions, and set a bond notice for capital work.

The appointments committee confirmed Danielle Daniel Savage and Ronisha Harden to the Grand Rapids Police Civilian Appeal Board and reappointed Monica Epp to the Grand Rapids Housing Commission. The commission also approved Joshua Lunger’s appointment to the Housing Commission; one commissioner opposed and the item was removed from the consent agenda but carried on a voice vote.

In fiscal business, the commission authorized a memorandum of understanding with Kent County to pursue a 2025 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) totaling $196,530; the city’s…

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