The City is proud to announce we've won a Rosie Award from RosettaFest! This is a national award and Grand Rapids is the only large municipality to win. Winners are selected for their ability to innovate, collaborate, and reinvest health plan savings into tangible improvements for workers, dependents, and communities. Thank you to everyone who made this possible!
City of Grand Rapids
Government Administration
Grand Rapids, MI 13,132 followers
Our mission at the City of Grand is to to elevate quality of life through excellent City services.
About us
Grand Rapids is the second-largest city in Michigan, and the largest city in West Michigan. It is on the Grand River about 30 miles east of Lake Michigan and three hours from Chicago. The City’s population is 198,829 and covers an area of 45 square miles. The combined statistical area of Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland is 1.3 million. The City recently received numerous recognitions ranging from the Best U.S. City to Invest in Housing and the Fastest Growing Economy in the U.S. (Forbes); the #1 City to Raise a Family; the #1 Hottest Real Estate Market to Watch (Trulia.com), and #28 Most Hipster City in the world. The Art Prize Festival was ranked one of the Top Five Festivals Worldwide (Time). Fifteen craft breweries are located within Grand Rapids making it locally known as Michigan’s “Beer City.” The City just completed a comprehensive Strategic Plan with a new Mission Statement: To elevate quality of life through excellent City services. Equity is one of the City's six values and is embedded into all decisions, policies and practices.
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https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov
External link for City of Grand Rapids
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- Government Administration
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
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- Grand Rapids, MI
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- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1826
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- Local government and City services
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300 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503, US
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🌍 Welcome back to GOV 101! In this episode, we’re diving into the fascinating world of Sister Cities! 🤝✨ Join us as we explore what a Sister City is and discover the international connections that Grand Rapids has established. 🌐 Ready to learn more about how these relationships enhance our community? Watch the video now! #GOV101 #SisterCitiesInternational #CityofGrandRapids
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🗳️ Early Voting Begins Today! 🗳️ Make your voice heard ahead of Election Day! From Saturday, October 26 to Sunday, November 3, Grand Rapids residents can vote early at any of the following locations: 📍 Sts Peter and Paul School - 1430 Quarry NW 📍 GRPS University - 1400 Fuller NE 📍 Ottawa Hills High School - 2055 Rosewood SE 📍 DeVos Place Early Voting Dates & Times: Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Get out, vote early, and let your voice be heard! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gDCkqTsZ Voter Registration info: https://lnkd.in/gUE867NP Current election info: https://lnkd.in/d5szeX8E #GRVotes #EarlyVoting
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✨Welcome back to Rapid Recap ✨, where we briefly explain some important points from Tuesday's meetings. 📨To get the full lowdown, check out Commission Connected, which was just delivered to your inboxes! Open board and Authority vacancies: https://lnkd.in/g_BfDR_q 👉Read and subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/gM8xNdEn
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🖥️Exciting Opportunity Alert!🖥️ We're looking for a talented Information Technology Manager to join our team in the Water Systems Division! If you're passionate about leveraging technology to improve operations and enhance service delivery, this role is for you. You'll oversee IT projects, manage infrastructure, and collaborate with various teams to ensure our systems run smoothly. Ready to make an impact? Check out the full job description and apply today! #ITJobs #TechManager #WaterSystems #JoinUs #EnvironmentalServices #CityofGrandRapids #JobOpportunity
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🗳️ Voting can be confusing, especially for first-time voters! 🗳️ Make sure you're prepared by visiting mi.gov/vote — your one-stop source for all election answers! Prefer to chat with our City Clerk's Office? We’re here to help! Call us at 616-456-3010 or email elections@grcity.us with any questions. #VoteReady #Election2024 #CivicEngagement
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Please join us in celebrating Brandon Davis and Layla Aslani as two of Crain's 40 Under 40 honorees. Brandon is the Interim Managing Director of The Office of Oversight & Public Accountability and The Office of Equity & Engagement for the City of Grand Rapids. Layla is the Planning Project Manager in our Planning Department here at the city. She's been a huge part of our Community Master Plan process. Congratulations you two!
Crain’s is proud to introduce this year’s 40 Under 40 honorees. This year’s crop of emerging leaders from around West Michigan showcases the grit, resolve and intellect needed to help propel their companies and the region’s economy forward in the coming years. The class includes business owners and founders, managers, partners, C-suite executives and directors, many of whom are sure to be making headlines for years to come. Meet the entire 40 Under 40 class here: https://lnkd.in/ev8M9cEc
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Hey there, GR! GR Connected just hit your inboxes 🙌 GR Connected is a newsletter that goes out on the first and third Friday of each month that goes over what's happening in Grand Rapids. This issue covers the latest Neighborhood Match Fund projects, the new DART car share program, Election Day information, the upcoming Commission Night Out, and more! Read and subscribe: https://lnkd.in/gu24PduN
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🚨We're Hiring! Join Our Team as a Communications & Marketing Coordinator!🚨 Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for creativity? This is your chance to lead communications, craft engaging social media content, and help shape the voice of our department! As our Communications & Marketing Coordinator, you'll: - Lead innovative social media strategies for Parks, Recreation, Forestry, and Cemeteries - Create eye-catching content & designs - Manage branding and external communications Apply now and be part of something bigger! #CityofGrandRapids #Communications #CreativeCareers #HiringNow
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🗳️ Election Day is almost here, GR! 🗳️ Let’s make sure you're ready to vote! ✔️ Check if you’re registered. 🗓️ Not registered? You can sign up online or by mail until Oct. 21. After that, head to the Clerk’s Office. 📅 Learn about early voting happening Saturday, October 26 - Sunday, November 3 📍 Explore your Election Day options. 🔎 View a sample ballot. And don't forget – grab your "I Voted" sticker after you cast your ballot! ✅ Check out these websites for all the information you need! https://lnkd.in/dJB9XpC https://lnkd.in/gQRmWxWh #VoteGR #GetOutTheVote
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