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Ionia, Michigan in 2025

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Saturday, November 14, 2026
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Ionia

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Population
12,7532024
Higher than communities in Michigan
Household income
$63,9782024
Similar to communities in Michigan
Home value
$164,8002024
Similar to communities in Michigan
Violent crime
3012023
Similar to communities in Michigan
Work from home
5.9%2024
Similar to communities in Michigan
Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.Data from Polco

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Mayor and council

John R. Milewski, II
Mayor — At-large
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Richard A. Starr, II
Second Ward Councilmember, Deputy Mayor — Second Ward
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Brenda Cowling
Fourth Ward Councilmember — Fourth Ward
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Jeff Winters
Third Ward Councilmember — Third Ward
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Margot Cook
First Ward Councilmember — First Ward
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Mary Patrick
Third Ward Councilmember — Third Ward
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Tim Lee
First Ward Councilmember — First Ward
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Tom Millard
Second Ward Councilmember — Second Ward
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Troy A. Waterman
Fourth Ward Councilmember — Fourth Ward
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City officials

Chris Hyzer
Finance Director / Treasurer
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Jonathan Bowman
Assistant City Manager & City Clerk
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Corland McDiarmid
Public Safety Director (Police Chief)
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Corland McDiarmid
Public Safety Director (Fire Chief)
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Geoffrey Petersen
Director of Public Works
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Heidi Wenzel
Director of Transportation (Dial-A-Ride)
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Joe Lafler
Director of Public Utilities
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Matt Painter
Parks & Recreation Director
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Precia Garland
City Manager
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John R. Milewski, II
Mayor — At-large
Richard A. Starr, II
Second Ward Councilmember, Deputy Mayor — Second Ward
Brenda Cowling
Fourth Ward Councilmember — Fourth Ward