Kent County Commissioner – District 18

Experienced. Dependable. Accessible.

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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)

Milinda Ysasi

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