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Kent County appoints Bryan Muir as next sheriff

Sworn in Oct. 8; took office as sheriff Oct. 9. Says he'll run for a full term in 2028.

Bryan Muir was sworn in as Kent County's sheriff on Oct. 8 and took office the next day. He fills the term Michelle LaJoye-Young left when she retired after 37 years with the department.

Updated Oct 18

Kent County approves balanced FY 2027 budget, raises employee pay 4 percent

Money Moves

As of September 2026: Advocated for jail millage increase

Kent County's board approved a $696.6 million balanced budget for fiscal year 2027, lifting the General Fund 4.2 percent to $265.53 million without raising the property tax rate. Public safety gets the largest share, $143.5 million, including 42 new Sheriff's Office vehicles.

Updated Sep 3

Notable Quotes

Everyone here in the community should feel safe when they're at their home, their place of business, the schools, places of worship, places they gather in the community.

from Kent County appoints Bryan Muir as next sheriff · Updated Oct 18

"KCSO and our law enforcement partners will continue investigating those responsible for trafficking illegal drugs into Kent County and targeting the money, firearms, and criminal networks associated with those operations."

from Kent County narcotics team seizes fentanyl, cash and guns in Muskegon raid · Updated Sep 2