David LaGrand

Built World

Approved lead poisoning prevention proclamation

Grand Rapids' mayor and city commission approved a proclamation this week designating October 25-31 as National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. The resolution backs an awareness campaign tied to real infrastructure work: crews are replacing lead service lines that feed drinking water into homes.

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Rule Changes

Mayor; oversaw the city's FY2027 fiscal plan adoption

Every page the City of Grand Rapids publishes online now carries a federal compliance requirement. On October 27, the city's Fiscal Committee approved a three-year, $140,000 expansion of its GovStack website contract to add automated accessibility tools.

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Rule Changes

Presided over the 6-0 exemption vote and said talks about concert noise will continue

Grand Rapids commissioners voted 6-0 on Oct. 27 to keep Acrisure Amphitheater exempt from the city's noise limits between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. About 30 people spoke at the hearing, and most opposed the exemption.

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