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Kent County voters renew zoo and museum millage

Led zoo side of 2026 renewal campaign

Kent County voters approved a 10-year renewal of the property tax that funds John Ball Zoo and the Grand Rapids Public Museum. The millage pays for animal care, artifact preservation, exhibits, infrastructure and school programs.

Updated 2 hours ago

Notable Quotes

Collectively, we do generate well north of $100 million of economic activity here in Kent County, but we also serve the community in so many ways.

from Kent County voters renew zoo and museum millage · Updated 2 hours ago

We'll continue our educational opportunities for every school - public, non-public - in Kent County, and we want to hit 100%.

from Kent County voters renew zoo and museum millage · Updated 2 hours ago