Kent County Commissioner – District 18
Experienced. Dependable. Accessible.
County Commissioner ElEct, DistriCt 18
I’ve called northeast Grand Rapids home for over 20 years. I care deeply about my neighborhood and making our community a better place to live, raise a family, and grow old – together. Thank you for electing me to be the next County Commissioner for District 18.
The Issues
Housing
Enhance affordable housing options, reduce living costs to prevent displacement, and bolster small businesses to strengthen the local economy.
Health & Environment
Support both young and aging residents, make neighborhoods safer, tackle the mental health crisis, increase reproductive rights, and safeguard environmental health against contaminants like PFAS and lead paint in Kent County.
Community
Infrastructure
Enhance green spaces, increase mobility options, revitalize the Grand River corridor, promote sustainable waste management, and preserve farmland to improve community and environmental health.
What EXactly does your county commissioner do?
Commissioners are responsible for a wide range of duties that ensure the efficient and effective management of County operations, including budget approval, tax levying, appointments to boards, and overseeing property and policy decisions.
Endorsed by
Winnie Brinks
State Senate Majority Leader (D-Grand Rapids)
2nd Ward City Commissioner
Lisa Knight
2nd Ward City Commissioner
Rosalynn Bliss
Mayor of Grand Rapids
Tony Baker
Kent County Dem. Commissioner
Kris Pachla
Kent County Dem. Commissioner
Michelle McCloud
Kent County Dem. Commissioner
Lisa Oliver-King
Kent County Dem. Commissioner
Kent County Black Caucus
Grand Rapids Firefighters Local 366
Planned Parenthood Advocates of MI