City Council
Your Mayor and City Council are an active, elected body of government responsible for legislation and policy-making for the City. The Mayor and three at-large Council Members are elected by all voters; three ward Council Members represent and are elected by voters in specific geographical districts. Together, they adopt City ordinances, appoint members to boards and commissions, and approve an annual City budget.
The City Council appoints the City Manager, City Clerk, Comptroller and City Attorney. The City Manager serves as the City's Chief Administrative Officer. Except for the purpose of inquiries, the City Council addresses administrative services through the City Manager.
The Mayor has additional responsibilities as the official head of the City, representing the City at various government functions on a local, state and national basis.
City Council members may be contacted individually, or you may leave a message at City Hall by calling the City Manager's Office at 616-530-7272.
Meet the City Council
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Vacant
1st Ward Council Member
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Marissa Postler
2nd Ward Council Member
Email: Marissa
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Robert Postema
3rd Ward Council Member and
Mayor Pro-Tem
616-443-1718
Email: Robert
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Sheldon DeKryger
Council Member-At-Large
616-437-3045
Email: Sheldon
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Renee Hill
Council Member-At-Large
616-900-3174
Email: Renee
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Robert Arnoys
Council Member-At-Large
Email: Robert
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2024 Strategic Plan
Check out the City's 2024 Strategic Plan, which was developed in December 2023 as a guide to prioritize the work of the City and establish a means to carry out the City's Mission statement: Community, Safety, Stewardship.