2026 Grand Rapids Ward Commissioner Forums
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The Rapidian and GRTV will host the 2026 Grand Rapids Ward Commissioner Forums, featuring conversations with all confirmed candidates running for City Commission in the First and Second wards. The forums will give candidates an opportunity to discuss issues affecting their wards, answer questions informed by community input and questions from the public, and share their priorities with Grand Rapids residents. The event is free to attend.
The event will also include a public conversation with Third Ward Commissioner Kelsey Perdue, who is running unopposed, focused on the Third Ward.
Schedule:
Third Ward conversation: 10–10:50 a.m.
Second Ward candidate forum: 11–11:50 a.m.
First Ward candidate forum: noon–12:50 p.m.
Join us to hear directly from candidates and local leaders about the issues shaping Grand Rapids and the future of its neighborhoods.
The event will also include a public conversation with Third Ward Commissioner Kelsey Perdue, who is running unopposed, focused on the Third Ward.
Schedule:
Third Ward conversation: 10–10:50 a.m.
Second Ward candidate forum: 11–11:50 a.m.
First Ward candidate forum: noon–12:50 p.m.
Join us to hear directly from candidates and local leaders about the issues shaping Grand Rapids and the future of its neighborhoods.
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Where is it happening?
Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St SE,Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
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Host or PublisherThe Rapidian
