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Grand Rapids residents challenge Acrisure Amphitheater's noise exemption

Won the August court ruling; commissioners approved the exemption anyway; asking for direct talks with the arena authority

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. Written comments in the meeting packet ran 17 against and 8 in favor.

Updated Oct 30

Notable Quotes

"I don't want to see the place go away. It's good for the city, but you just got to follow the rules."

from Grand Rapids residents challenge Acrisure Amphitheater's noise exemption · Updated Oct 30

The court has said that the amphitheater must abide by the noise ordinance. So what does the city do? It changes the noise ordinance. So, it's basically the court said you broke the law, so now we're going to change the law.

from Grand Rapids residents challenge Acrisure Amphitheater's noise exemption · Updated Oct 30

It means meaningful discussions with the people who live with the consequences. We need to be part of that process.

from Grand Rapids residents challenge Acrisure Amphitheater's noise exemption · Updated Oct 30