City of Grand Rapids
Recent News About City of Grand Rapids
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Rosalynn Bliss: GRPD announces the 2022 Police Officer and Staff Member of the Year
The Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD) recently recognized two individuals as the 2022 employees of the year for their contributions to the Grand Rapids community and the department.
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Rosalynn Bliss: SXSW veteran Catlin Whitington joins ArtPrize2.0 as executive director
Today at the Grand Rapids’ City Commission’s Committee of the Whole and Public Safety Committee meetings, Chief Eric Winstrom presented updates to the Grand Rapids Police Department Strategic Plan.
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Rosalynn Bliss: Chief Winstrom presents the GRPD’s Strategic Plan Update
Today at the Grand Rapids’ City Commission’s Committee of the Whole and Public Safety Committee meetings, Chief Eric Winstrom presented updates to the Grand Rapids Police Department Strategic Plan.
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Rosalynn Bliss: City requests proposals for first three PBGR projects/ideas
The first three requests for proposals (RFPs) for Participatory Budgeting Grand Rapids (PBGR) selected projects are now on the street.
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Rosalynn Bliss: Water Pool-ooza offers education on water, sustainability and careers
Families can learn about the water they drink and potential careers through hands-on activities during two upcoming ‘Water Pool-ooza' events February 25 and March 11.
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Rosalynn Bliss: City seeking to hire 75 lifeguards, offering free certification
An American Red Cross lifeguard certification is valued at $250
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Rosalynn Bliss: City update on work to improve public health and safety downtown
City administrators and housing advocates recently provided an update to the City Commission’s Public Safety Committee (PSC) on their increased efforts to address health and safety issues in downtown Grand Rapids and its neighborhoods.
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Rosalynn Bliss: City plans to replace approximately 2,037 lead lines in 2023
In 2017, the City of Grand Rapids Water System began proactively replacing lead service lines at no cost to homeowners and commercial properties.
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Rosalynn Bliss: City earns 35th consecutive distinguished budget presentation award
The City of Grand Rapids has achieved the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) “Distinguished Budget Presentation Award” for its FY2023 Fiscal Plan.
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Rosalynn Bliss: City issues financial report and Citizen’s Guide to City's Finances
The City of Grand Rapids has published online the latest Citizen’s Guide to the City’s Finances and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. These reports summarize the City’s finances for the fiscal year 2022.