Campaign 2015

The race is over, your choice has been made. It’s been quite an experience for me, and I hope some of the things I wrote […]

Rand Paul recently said, “don’t trust a lying government“. I agree, which is why I began my campaign for mayor of Grand Rapids. Because the […]

Last set of question from Debate: Housing/Gentrification: 1. What will you do to support affordable housing for all, and address rental rates and displacement? I […]

Many people don’t know what they’re voting for, they concentrate on who they’re voting for. Money helps perpetuate this. The races become personality/popularity contests. Can an […]

Data is from the Comprehensive Annual Fiscal Report. If this page looks jumbled up, you can see a PDF here. Long Term Obligations   Governmental Activities […]

Most of us have probably seen the following in our mailboxes in recent weeks: If you were the 1 in 180,000 that took the time to go to […]

In 2012, Grand Rapids voters approved a charter amendment to decriminalize marijuana. After a delay involving the Kent County prosecutor, the voter’s wishes were finally recognized and […]

Old enough to remember the Jim Jones mass suicides. Do you know where the phrase ‘Don’t Drink the Kool-Aid‘ came from? Are you so committed […]

Economic growth: 1. What should be our top three priorities for economic development? Reduce regulation so small business will start here, and established businesses want […]

Mayor Heartwell attended last night’s debate at the Grand Rapids Public Museum and had comments afterward. From the WZZM article: Outgoing Grand Rapids Mayor George […]