KENT COUNTY DIRECTORY
2015-2016
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The Kent County Recycling & Education Center recycles
90,000 lbs of paper every day – about 750 trees worth
of paper!
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Each bale of paper, plastic and metal weighs close to 1
ton, or a Volkswagen Beetle!
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Paper is the commodity that is recycled in the greatest
volume at our facility.
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The Recycling & Education Center recycles 300 times
more paper than aluminum.
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The Resource Recovery Program conducts free tours of
the Recycling & Education Center. Each Year, more than
4,000 adults and students visit the facility.
Tours of the Kent County Recycling and Education
Center are free. Tours can be scheduled for schools
or organizations. The facility is open to the public on
Mondays between 2:00-6:00 pm. Visitors can watch
the sorting process from the second floor observation
platform.
Mary Hollinrake
County Clerk - Register of Deeds
300 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 632-7640
Fax: (616) 632-7645
mary.hollinrake@kentcountymi.gov
www.accesskent.com
Dear Citizens of Kent County:
Your County Clerk/Register of Deeds offices continue to strive
to provide you with the most efficient and complete service possible.
Please visit our website to discover what's new with our online services
such as now being able to record your deed electronically and to apply
for a marriage license online.
This directory features one of the County’s two "enterprise fund"
departments – our Department of Public Works. We are very pleased
to highlight some of the critical environmental services the Department
of Public Works provides our citizens.
Kent County remains the fourth largest county in the state with
a population of over 600,000. The 2015-2016 directory is organized
according to county, city, township and village offices, affording you
access to your local government. If you need more information, please
call or stop by the County Building with your questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Editor: Kim Perry, Assistant to the County Clerk.
The information is the most current at the time of printing.
Any changes/comments, please call Kim at (616) 632-7663.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Health Department Information..............................................................3
Kent County Elected Officials................................................................4
United States Senators & Representatives.............................................8
State Senators..........................................................................................9
State Representatives..............................................................................9
State Officials.......................................................................................11
County Board of Commissioners.........................................................12
Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Dates............................................15
Commission Districts............................................................................16
Board of Commissioners’ Committee Assignments............................17
Judges....................................................................................................18
County Boards and Committees...........................................................20
City Offices...........................................................................................23
Township Offices..................................................................................32
Village Offices......................................................................................40
2010 Population Census.......................................................................42
County Parks.........................................................................................43
News Media..........................................................................................47
Kent County Telephone Directory.......................................................49
Offices/Agencies Not Connected to County Telephone System.........51
DID YOU KNOW…
Kent County operates three recycling drop-off sites:
North Kent Transfer Station
2908 Ten Mile Rd., Rockford (Mon-Sat 7:30 am – 5 pm)
Kentwood Recycling Center
5068 Breton (N of 52nd St), Kentwood (Mon-Fri 7:30 am – 4 pm)
Recycling & Education Center
977 Wealthy SW, Grand Rapids
(Mon-Thurs 7:00 am – 6 pm Fri 7:00 am – 5 pm)
Recycling questions and information on services is
available at (616) 336-2467.
Thank You for Recycling!
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The Kent County Department of Public Works (DPW) is
an enterprise fund of Kent County established in 1969 by
the then Kent County Board of Supervisors. The department has evolved into the local planning agency managing all municipal solid waste in the county. Through a variety of environmental programs
and facilities, DPW safely manages trash, household hazardous waste and residential
recyclables including oversight and management of three closed landfills in Kent County.
The Recycling & Education Center (featured on the front cover) serves as the primary
materials recovery facility for residential recyclables generated in homes throughout
West Michigan. Nearly 64 million pounds of recyclables were delivered to the facility
in 2014, more than double the amount recycled just four years ago. With the State of
Michigan’s goal to double the municipal recycling rate by April 2016, this facility and
the DPW Resource Recovery Programs will play a significant role in reaching this goal.
Resource Recovery Specialists assist residents in learning about recycling and other
waste-reduction efforts through facility tours and community outreach.
Each year, approximately 366 million pounds of municipal solid waste trash is
incinerated and energy is recovered at the Kent County Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility.
Nearly 25% of the volume of municipal solid waste generated in the County is utilized
to produce electricity. The leftover ash is sent to South Kent Landfill, taking up 90% less
landfill space by volume and 77% less space by weight. The majority of trash from the
cities of Grand Rapids, East Grand Rapids, Grandville, Kentwood, Walker and Wyoming
is delivered to the WTE facility for energy recovery.
In 2014, South Kent Landfill and North Kent Transfer Station received 280 million
pounds of trash from Kent and surrounding counties. Specialized compacting equipment
conserves space in the landfill and trash from the Transfer Station is compacted into
trailers and transferred to a landfill. The South Kent Landfill maintains an environmental
management system meeting ISO 14001 standards.
To schedule an informative tour of any of these facilities, visit our website at
www.accesskent.com/waste or call 616-336-4617.
A special thank you to the Department of Public Works Staff, especially
Kristen Wieland, Resource Recovery / Recycling Manager.
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KENT COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS
The County Clerk is Clerk of the Circuit
Court and is the official recorder of not
only Circuit Court records but also County
records such as births, deaths, marriages and
business registrations. The Clerk is Clerk of
the Board of Commissioners, and statutorily
serves on numerous county boards. She is
also responsible for all election activities
in Kent County. As Register of Deeds, she
Mary Hollinrake
is responsible for receiving, recording and
Clerk - Register of Deeds
reproducing all official documents affecting
300 Monroe Ave NW
property ownership. The Clerk/Register is
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
elected to a 4-year term on a county-wide
Phone: (616) 632-7640
partisan ballot in the general November
Fax: (616) 632-7645
mary.hollinrake@kentcountymi.gov
election.
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The Drain Commissioner is the statutory
officer responsible for administration of
Michigan's Drain Code, Subdivision Control
Act, Lake Level Act and the Inland Lake
Improvement Act. By virtue of office, the
Drain Commissioner is a member of the
County’s Board of Public Works. As a
community leader, the Drain Commissioner
serves on many drain commissioner
William R. Byl
watershed environmental committees. The
Drain Commissioner
Drain Commissioner is elected to a 4-year
1500 Scribner Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
term by the voters of Kent County on a
Phone: (616) 336-3688
partisan ballot in the general November
Fax: (616) 336-3575
election
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William A. Forsyth
Prosecuting Attorney
82 Ionia NW, Suite 450
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 632-6710
Fax: (616) 632-6714
The Prosecuting Attorney’s office
provides legal services to law enforcement
agencies in connection with investigation,
apprehension, trial and appeal proceedings
regarding criminal violation of State laws.
The Prosecuting Attorney is elected to a
4-year term by the voters of Kent County
on a partisan ballot in the general November
election.
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The Sheriff’s principal duties are to maintain
and operate the County jail, supply law
enforcement services to the unincorporated
areas of the County, transport prisoners
to and from court, as well as maintain the
security of the County courthouse. The
Sheriff is also responsible for all marine and
water safety issues within the County, civil
process, and all extradition proceedings.
Lawrence A. Stelma
As the chief law enforcement officer in the
Sheriff
County, the Sheriff represents the County’s
701 Ball Ave NE
interest on numerous law enforcement
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
boards, commissions, and panels. The
Phone: (616) 632-6100
Sheriff is elected to a 4-year term by the
Fax: (616) 632-6122
voters of Kent County on a partisan ballot in
the general November election.
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Kenneth D. Parrish
Treasurer
300 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 632-7500
Fax: (616) 632-7505
The County Treasurer is responsible for
collection and distribution of tax roll levies
and is custodian of County and related funds
including the banking of such funds. He
invests all surplus monies and distributes
State Aid Funds to schools, townships, cities
and villages. He is a member of the County
Election Commission and the Plat Board by
virtue of office. The Treasurer is elected to
a 4-year term by the voters of Kent County
on a partisan ballot in the general November
election.
RECYCLING HELPS EVERYONE
Please participate in recycling programs and
REDUCE, REUSE, & RECYCLE
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CHAIR, COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Dan Koorndyk
300 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 632-7580
Fax: (616) 632-7585
The Board of Commissioners annually
elects one of its members to serve as Chair.
The Chair presides at all meetings of the
Board and appoints all standing and special
committees. As ex-officio member of all
standing and special committees, the Chair
is responsible for coordinating the work
and duties of these committees. The salary
of the Chair is determined by the Officers’
Compensation Commission.
VICE CHAIR
The Board of Commissioners elects, from its
own membership, a Vice Chair at the same
time and in the same manner as the election
of the Chair. The Vice Chair performs the
duties of the Chair when the Chair is unable
to do so.
Jim Saalfeld
300 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 632-7580
Fax: (616) 632-7585
MINORITY VICE CHAIR
The Board of Commissioners elects, from
its own membership, a Minority Vice Chair
at the same time and in the same manner as
the election of the Chair. The Minority Vice
Chair is elected from a different political
party than the Chair.
Carol M. Hennessy
300 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 632-7580
Fax: (616) 632-7585
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ADMINISTRATOR/CONTROLLER
Daryl J. Delabbio, Ph.D.
300 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 632-7570
Fax: (616) 632-7565
The Administrator/Controller is the Chief
Administrative and Fiscal Officer of the
County. The Administrator/Controller
directs the administrative activities and
financial affairs of the County by planning,
organizing, coordinating and administering
County policies, services, functions and
activities. The Administrator/Controller
works under the direction of the Board of
Commissioners, and serves at its pleasure.
2015-2016 KENT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
(Standing L-R) Stek, Mast, Talen, Kallman, Koorndyk (Chair),
Antor, Ponstein, Saalfeld (Vice-Chair), Morgan, Vander Molen.
(Seated L-R) Vonk, Chivis, Hennessy (Minority Vice Chair), Shroll,
Brieve, Bulkowski, Bolter, Voorhees, Jones.
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UNITED STATES SENATORS
Gary Peters
SRC-2 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202) 224-6221
Fax: (202) 224-1388
Debbie Stabenow
133 Hart Senate Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202) 224-4822
Fax: (202) 228-0325
Lansing Office:
124 W. Allegan Street, Suite 1810
Lansing, MI 48933
Phone: (517) 377-1508
Grand Rapids Office:
3280 Beltline Court, Ste 400
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Phone: (616) 975-0052
Fax: (616) 975-5764
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVES
2nd Congressional District
Bill Huizenga
1217 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-4401
Fax: (202) 226-0779
3rd Congressional District
Justin Amash
114 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-3831
Fax: (202) 225-5144
Grandville Office:
4555 Wilson Ave SW, Suite 3
Grandville, MI 49418
Phone: (616) 570-0917
Fax: (616) 570-0934
Grand Rapids Office:
110 Michigan NW, Suite 460
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 451-8383
Fax: (616) 454-5630
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STATE SENATORS
26th Senatorial District
28th Senatorial District
Peter MacGregor
Tonya Schuitmaker
405 Farnum Building
715 Farnum Building
PO Box 30036
PO Box 30036
Lansing, MI 48909-7536
Lansing, MI 48909-7536
Phone: (517) 373-0793 / (866) 305-2128 Phone: (517) 373-0797
Fax: (517) 373-5236
Fax: (517) 373-5607
sentschuitmaker@senate.michigan.gov
senpmacgregor@senate.michigan.gov
29th Senatorial District
Dave Hildenbrand
S-324 Capitol Building
PO Box 30036
Lansing, MI 48909-7536
Phone: (517) 373-1801 / (866) 305-2129
Fax: (517) 373-5801
sendhildenbrand@senate.michigan.gov
STATE REPRESENTATIVES
72nd Representative District
73rd Representative District
Chris Afendoulis
Ken Yonker
N-1091 House Office Building
N-1092 House Office Building
PO Box 30014
PO Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Phone: (517) 373-0840
Phone: (517) 373-0218
Toll free: (888) 347-8072
Toll free: (855) 347-8073
Fax: (517) 373-7590
Fax: (517) 373-5697
kenyonker@house.mi.govchrisafendoulis@house.mi.gov
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74th Representative District
75th Representative District
Brandon Dillon
Rob VerHeulen
N-1093 House Office Building
N-1094 House Office Building
PO Box 30014
PO Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Phone: (517) 373-8900
Phone: (517) 373-2668
Toll Free: (888) 750-3326
Toll Free: (855) 762-8474
Fax: (517) 373-8697
Fax: (517) 373-5696
robverheulen@house.mi.gov brandondillon@house.mi.gov
76th Representative District
Winnie Brinks
N-1095 House Office Building
PO Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Phone: (517) 373-0822
Toll Free: (877) 976-4769
Fax: (517) 373-5276
winniebrinks@house.mi.gov
77th Representative District
Thomas B. Hooker
N-1096 House Office Building
PO Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Phone: (517) 373-2277
Fax: (517) 373-8731
thomashooker@house.mi.gov
86th Representative District
Lisa Posthumus Lyons
N-1190 House Office Building
PO Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Phone: (517) 373-0846
Fax: (517) 373-8714
lisalyons@house.mi.gov
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Lieutenant Governor
Governor
Rick Snyder
Brian N. Calley
Romney Building, 2nd Floor
Romney Building, 2nd Floor
111 S. Capitol Ave
111 S. Capitol Ave
PO Box 30013
PO Box 30013
Lansing, MI 48909
Lansing, MI 48909
Phone: (517) 373-3400
Phone: (517) 373-3400
Fax: (517) 335-6863
Fax: (517) 335-6863
www.michigan.gov/govwww.michigan.gov/ltgov
Secretary of State
Attorney General
Ruth Johnson
Bill Schuette
G. Mennen Williams Building
Richard H. Austin Building, 4th Floor PO Box 30212
430 W. Allegan
Lansing, MI 48918
Lansing, MI 48909
Phone: (517) 373-2510
Phone: (517) 373-1110
Fax: (517) 373-0727
Fax: (517) 373-3042
www.michigan.gov/soswww.michigan.gov/ag
The DPW has portable recycling bins that can be borrowed –
with a small deposit – by community organizations for outdoor
and indoor events.
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KENT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
District 1
Theodore J. Vonk............................874-2604 (H)
4122 Boulder Meadow NE
Belmont, MI 49306
ted.vonk@kentcountymi.gov
District 2
Thomas Antor.................................887-2614 (H)
9341 Laubach Ave..........................887-2614 Fax
887-7210 (B)
Sparta, MI 49345
tom.antor@kentcountymi.gov
District 3
Roger C. Morgan............................866-4264 (H)
10585 Tefft.....................................866-3903 Fax
866-0724 (B)
Rockford, MI 49341
roger.morgan@kentcountymi.gov
District 4
Diane Jones.....................................874-8740 (H)
6561 Laguna Vista Dr.....................632-7585 Fax
Rockford, MI 49341
diane.jones@kentcountymi.gov
District 5
Mandy Bolter..................................295-7909 (H)
2097 Steketee Woods Lane
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
mandy.bolter@kentcountymi.gov
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District 6
Stan Stek........................................791-9381 (H)
1274 Whitepine SW........................776-6324 (B)
Walker, MI 49534..........................460-5294 (C)
stan.stek@kentcountymi.gov
District 7
Stan Ponstein...................................726-2331 (H)
3967 Edgewood St SW...................632-7585 Fax
Grandville, MI 49418
stan.ponstein@kentcountymi.gov
District 8
Harold J. Voorhees.........................534-1876 (H)
5380 Kenowa Ave..........................813-4397 (B)
534-1876 Fax
Wyoming, MI 49418
harold.voorhees@kentcountymi.gov
District 9
Matt Kallman..................................915-5098 (C)
4137 Oriole Ave SW......................965-9221 (B)
Wyoming, MI 49509
matt.kallman@kentcountymi.gov
District 10
Emily P. Brieve...............................502-5010 (C)
7438 Missoula Dr SE
Caledonia, MI 49316
emily.brieve@kentcountymi.gov
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KENT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
District 11
Jim Saalfeld.....................................464-1939 (H)
205 Morningside Dr SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
jim.saalfeld@kentcountymi.gov
District 12
Harold J. Mast.................................532-5686 (H)
4914 Curwood Ave SE...................262-7268 (B)
532-5686 Fax
Kentwood, MI 49508
Mailing: PO Box 8737
Kentwood, MI 49518
harold.mast@kentcountymi.gov
District 13
Richard A. Vander Molen..............455-1562 (H)
2171 Fawnwood SE........................632-7580 (B)
455-1562 Fax
Kentwood, MI 49508
dick.vandermolen@kentcountymi.gov
District 14
Carol M. Hennessy.........................453-9167 (H)
1510 Kenan NW.............................632-7585 Fax
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
carol.hennessy@kentcountymi.gov
District 15
Jim Talen ....................................... 454-2243 (H)
323 Paris SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
jim.talen@kentcountymi.gov
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District 16
David Bulkowski ........................... 560-2293 (C)
322 Woodmere SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
dave.bulkowski@kentcountymi.gov
District 17
Candace E. Chivis...........................248-7896 (H)
1939 Kalamazoo Ave, Apt. B.........558-3443 (C)
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
candace.chivis@kentcountymi.gov
District 18
Dan Koorndyk.................................458-8934 (H)
35 Bel Air Dr NE............................452-9721 (B)
452-5801 Fax
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
dan.koorndyk@kentcountymi.gov
District 19
Shana Shroll....................................292-4624 (H)
1612 Woodward Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
shana.shroll@kentcountymi.gov
If you wish to fax documents to a County Commissioner, please send to
(616) 632-7585.
Meeting Dates:
Commission meetings are held in Room 310 of the Kent County
Administration Building on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month
at 8:30 am. Meeting dates are subject to change. To check dates and times,
please call the Board of Commission Office, (616) 632-7580, the County
Clerk's Office, (616) 632-7663, or look online at www.accesskent.com.
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COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Finance & Physical Resources
Jim Saalfeld, Chair
Carol Hennessy, Vice-Chair
David Bulkowksi Diane Jones
Matt Kallman
Harold Mast
Roger Morgan
Dick Vander Molen
Harold Voorhees
Legislative & Human Resources
Shana Shroll, Chair Ted Vonk, Vice-Chair Tom Antor Mandy Bolter
Emily Brieve
Candace Chivis
Stan Ponstein
Stan Stek
Jim Talen
Meeting Dates
Meets first & third
Tuesdays of the month.
Meeting Dates
Meets second & fourth
Tuesdays of the month.
Executive Committee
Dan Koorndyk, Board Chair
Jim Saalfeld, Finance & Physical Resources Chair
Shana Shroll, Legislative & Human Resources Chair
Ted Vonk, Legislative & Human Resources Vice Chair
Carol Hennessey, Finance & Physical Resources Vice Chair & Minority Vice Chair
Meeting Dates
Meets third Thursday of the month.
Meeting Dates:
The meeting dates of these committees are subject to change.
To check dates and times, please call the Board of Commission Office,
(616) 632-7580, the County Clerk's Office, (616) 632-7663, or look
online at www.accesskent.com
DID YOU KNOW…
The DPW has attended WOTV’s Maranda’s Park Parties since 2010
– recycling over 1,000 pounds of waste, including water bottles and
cardboard boxes, collected at the Kent County events.
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JUDGES
Front row left to right:
Hon. Paul J. Denefeld, Hon. James R. Redford (vacancy), Chief Judge Probate Court - Hon. David
Murkowski, Chief Judge Circuit Court - Hon. Donald A. Johnston, Hon. Patricia D. Gardner, Hon.
Dennis B. Leiber
Back row left to right:
Hon. George J. Quist, Hon. Mark A. Trusock, Hon. Paul J. Sullivan, Hon. Christopher P. Yates, Hon.
George S. Buth, Hon. Kathleen A. Feeney, Hon. G. Patrick Hillary, Hon. Daniel V. Zemaitis
Circuit Court Business
Term Expires
Civil/Criminal Division
George S. Buth........................632-5020.......................................... 1-01-2017
Donald A. Johnston (Chief)......632-5032.......................................... 1-01-2019
Dennis B. Leiber.....................632-5012.......................................... 1-01-2019
Paul J. Sullivan ......................632-5099.......................................... 1-01-2021
Mark A. Trusock.....................632-5008.......................................... 1-01-2019
Christopher P. Yates...............632-5026.......................................... 1-01-2019
Vacancy...................................632-5092.......................................... 1-01-2017
Family Division
Paul J. Denenfeld....................632-5214.......................................... 1-01-2017
Kathleen A. Feeney................632-5087.......................................... 1-01-2021
Patricia D. Gardner.................632-5070.......................................... 1-01-2019
(Probate Judge acting as Circuit Court Judge)
G. Patrick Hillary....................632-5206.......................................... 1-01-2019
(Probate Judge acting as Circuit Court Judge)
George J. Quist.......................632-5076.......................................... 1-01-2017
(Probate Judge acting as Circuit Court Judge)
Daniel V. Zemaitis..................632-5203.......................................... 1-01-2021
Probate Court
David M. Murkowski (Chief)...632-5428.......................................... 1-01-2021
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District Court
59th District
Peter P. Versluis (Chief)
Grandville............................538-9660.......................................... 1-01-2017
Walker.................................453-5765
61st District - Grand Rapids
David J. Buter.........................632-5652.......................................... 1-01-2021
Michael J. Distel.....................632-5675.......................................... 1-01-2019
Jennifer L. Faber.....................632-5660.......................................... 1-01-2017
Jeanine Nemesi LaVille(Chief)632-5670........................................... 1-01-2019
Donald H. Passenger...............632-5678.......................................... 1-01-2017
Kimberly A. Schaefer.............632-5667.......................................... 1-01-2021
62A District - Wyoming
Pablo Cortes (Chief)..................530-7376.......................................... 1-01-2021
Steven M. Timmers................530-7378.......................................... 1-01-2019
62B District - Kentwood
William G. Kelly (Chief)..........698-9310.......................................... 1-01-2021
63rd District - Kent County
Jeffrey O'Hara.........................632-7770.......................................... 1-01-2021
Sara J. Smolenski (Chief)..........632-7770.......................................... 1-01-2021
Kent County's 63rd District Courthouse
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The following is a listing of Kent County Boards, Commisions & Committees.
More information can be found on the origin, members, and terms of Boards,
Commissions, and Committees at www.accesskent.com.
Agricultural Preservation Board *
Area Agency On Aging *
-Advisory Council
-Board Of Directors
Area Community Services Employment & Training Council (ACSET)
Canvassers, Board of *
City-County Building Authority *
Community Corrections Advisory Board
Community Health Advisory Committee *
Community Mental Health Authority Board *
Concealed Weapons Licensing Board *
Coordinating Committee on Safety
County Building Authority *
County-Township Liaison Department of Human Services Board *
Drain Board
Election Commission
Experience Grand Rapids Board of Directors
Fire Commission *
Foreign Trade Zone Board *
Friend of the Court Citizens Advisory Committee *
Gerald R. Ford International Airport Board *
Grand Rapids-Kent County Convention / Arena Authority *
Grand Rapids-Kent County Convention / Arena Authority
Liaison Committee
Grand Valley Metropolitan Council *
Grand Valley Metropolitan Council Transportation Division
Policy Committee
Housing Commission *
Human Services Committee *
John Ball Zoo Board of Directors *
Jury Commission *
Kent County Dispatch Authority
Kent County Family & Children’s Coordinating Council *
Kent District Library Board *
Kent Hospital Finance Authority *
Lakeshore Regional Partners Substance Abuse Oversight Policy Board *
Land Bank Authority *
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Local Development Financing Authority *
Millennium Park Architectural Advisory Review Board *
Officers Compensation Commission *
Pension Board *
Plat Board
Public Works Board *
Remonumentation Peer Review Group
Road Commission *
Senior Millage Review Committee
Sinking Fund Commission
Smartzone Local Development Finance Authority
Solid Waste Management Planning Committee *
Tax Allocation Board
The Right Place, Inc.
VEBA Trust Board
Veterans’ Affairs Committee *
West Michigan Economic Development Partnership Board
*An opportunity for citizen involvement
The Kent County Board of Commissioners annually seeks (typically in September) citizens interested in serving the community through appointment to its
boards, commissions and committees. Those listed above with an asterisk (*)
have citizen members. Interested citizens may view all current vacancies and
apply online for appointment to those vacancies.
For more information, please contact the Board of Commissioners' Office at
(616) 632-7580 or go to www.accesskent.com
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KENT LANDFILL
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The South Kent Landfill lining process shows the size of
the liner that goes underneath the landfill to protect the
environment.
Municipal solid waste is compacted at the South Kent
Landfill using a compactor weighing over 120,000 pounds
(60 tons) – the weight of 30 cars.
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CEDAR SPRINGS
66 South Main St
Telephone: (616) 696-1330
PO Box 310
Fax: (616) 696-0202
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
www.cityofcedarsprings.org
Meetings: second Thursday at 7:00 pm
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mayor................................................................................................. Gerald Hall
Manager............................................................................................Thad Taylor
Clerk.........................................................................................Linda Christensen
Treasurer/Finance Director............................................................ Debra Brunett
Fire Chief......................................................................................... Marty Fraser
DPW Superintendent...................................................................Tom Stressman
Assessor........................................................................................ Debbie Rashid
City Attorney................................................................................... Jeff Sluggett
Building, Electrical, & Plumbing Inspections..... Professional Code Inspections
Home
Mayor Gerald Hall.............................................................................696-9791
Council Members
Daniel Clark.......................................................................................263-7172
Pamela Conley...................................................................................696-5320
Perry Hopkins....................................................................................799-6381
Molly Nixon.......................................................................................696-1891
Rose Ellen Powell..............................................................................696-9182
Robert Truesdale................................................................................696-3991
DID YOU KNOW…
The North Kent Transfer and Recycling Station is built on the site
of the closed North Kent Landfill. In 2013, the Kent County Sports
Commission opened the Art Van Sports Complex on land adjacent
to the closed landfill.
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EAST GRAND RAPIDS
750 Lakeside Dr SE
Telephone: (616) 949-2110
Fax: (616) 940-4884
East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
www.eastgr.org
Meetings: first & third Mondays at 6:00 pm
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mayor.........................................................................................Amna Seibold
City Manager........................................................................... Brian Donovan
Finance Director.....................................................................Karen Mushong
City Clerk................................................................................... Karen Brower
Assessor........................................................................................Vicki Mesik
Director of Parks and Recreation....................................................Fred Bunn
Public Safety Director.................................................................. Mark Herald
Public Safety Captain...........................................................Richard Buikema
Public Safety Captain.............................................................. Brian Williams
Public Works Director................................................................Doug LaFave
Public Works Superintendent..................................................Mike Anderson
Home Business
Mayor Amna Seibold.............................................975-1861................. 949-2110
City Commissioners
Bill Graham........................... 940-1567................. 975-0570
First Ward
Phil Skaggs............................ 956-6732................. 446-2280
Claudine Duncan................... 243-4460
Second Ward
Cindy Johnson....................... 245-0386
Jeff Dills................................ 248-0199................. 456-5552
Third Ward
Brian Miller........................... 821-2618
The DPW operates a Household Hazardous Waste Program – yearround drop off is available during the week and several weekend
events are planned each year in the spring, summer and fall.
www.accesskent.com/hhw
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GRAND RAPIDS
300 Monroe Ave NW
Telephone: (616) 456-3000
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
www.grcity.us
Meetings: twice a month on Tuesday
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Phone
Fax
Mayor.........................................George K. Heartwell..... 456-3168 456-3111
City Manager.............................Greg Sundstrom ........... 456-3166 456-3111
Deputy City Manager................Eric DeLong.................. 456-3119 456-3111
Chief Financial Officer..............Scott Buhrer ................. 456-3950 456-4655
Assistant to City Manager.........Tom Almonte................ 456-3183 456-3111
Assessor.....................................Scott Engerson.............. 456-3081 456-4608
Attorney.....................................Catherine M. Mish........ 456-3181 456-4569
Clerk...........................................Darlene O'Neal.............. 456-3010 456-4607
Administrative Services
Managing Director.............Mari Beth Jelks............. 456-3176 456-3728
City Engineer.............................Mark DeClercq............. 456-3060 456-3828
Community Services
Managing Director............Connie Bohatch............ 456-3677 456-4619
Comptroller................................Sara Vanderwerff.......... 456-3189 456-3454
Economic Development Dir......Kara Wood.................... 456-3431 456-4568
Enterprise Services
Managing Director............Pamela Ritsema............ 456-3290 456-4322
Facilities & Fleet
Managing Director............Gary Reimer ................ 456-3644 456-3871
Fire Chief...................................Laura Knapp................. 456-3900 456-3898
Human Resources Director........Mari Beth Jelks............. 456-3176 456-3728
Income Tax Examination
Supervisor..........................John Schaut................... 456-3823 456-4540
Information Technology
Director..............................Paul Klimas .................. 456-3069 456-3448
Library Director.........................Marcia Warner.............. 988-5402 988-5429
Planning Director.......................Suzanne Schulz............. 456-3031 456-4322
Police Chief................................David Rahinsky............ 456-3364 456-3406
Public Housing Director............Carlos Sanchez.............. 235-2600 235-2660
Public Services Director............James Hurt.................... 456-3312 456-4561
Treasurer....................................John Globensky............ 456-3020 456-3413
Water System Manager..............Joellen Thompson...........................456-4238
Home Business
Mayor George K. Heartwell..................................................................456-3168
City Commissioners
First Ward
Dave Shaffer...................................... 729-4732456-3855
Walt Gutowski................................... 453-1938456-3856
Second Ward
Rosalynn Bliss......................................................456-3858
Ruth Kelly............................................................456-3859
Third Ward
Senita Lenear........................................................456-3860
Elias Lumpkins.................................. 243-5395456-3857
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GRANDVILLE
3195 Wilson Ave SW
Telephone: (616) 531-3030
Fax: (616) 530-4984
Grandville, MI 49418
Meetings: second & fourth Mondays at 7:00 pm
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Mayor......................................Steve Maas.........................................530-4983
Manager..................................Ken Krombeen...................................530-4983
Assistant Manager...................Matthew Butts....................................530-4983
Clerk........................................Mary Meines......................................530-4976
Treasurer/Finance Director.....Tammy Hopman................................530-4970
Assessor..................................Jim Uyl...............................................530-4979
Attorney..................................Randall Kraker
Building, Mechanical,
Electrical Inspector............Professional Code Inspections...........667-8803
Fire Chief................................Michael May......................................530-6211
Police Chief.............................Dan Steere..........................................538-6110
Public Works Director............Ronald Carr........................................538-1990
Clean Water Plant
Superintendent...................Todd Wibright....................................457-0720
Home Business
Mayor Steve Maas.............................................................. 534-7077249-9293
Council Members
Lee Cook......................................................................... 531-3716
Randal Gelderloos........................................................... 890-4951
Joshua Meringa............................................................... 531-6428
Carol Pettijohn................................................................ 531-3517
Andy Richter................................................................... 293-7035
Andy Steenstra................................................................ 648-6069
DID YOU KNOW…
Kent County’s DPW maintains 3 closed landfills – the Kentwood
Landfill (open 1971-1976), the Sparta Landfill (open 1970-1977),
and the North Kent Landfill (open 1977-1986). The North Kent
Transfer and Recycling Station is built on the site of the closed
North Kent Landfill.
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KENTWOOD
4900 Breton Ave SE, PO Box 8848
Telephone: (616) 698-9610
Kentwood, MI 49518-8848
Fax:
(616) 656-5293
Meetings: first & third Tuesdays at 7:00 pm
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fax
Mayor........................................... Stephen C.N. Kepley.. 554-0771 554-0818
Clerk.............................................Dan Kasunic............... 554-0730656-5293
Treasurer...................................... Laurie Sheldon........... 554-0763 554-0796
Deputy Administrator.................. Richard Houtteman.... 554-0770 554-0818
District Judge............................... William G. Kelly........ 554-0717 698-8199
Court Administrator/Magistrate... Michele White............ 554-0715 698-8199
City Attorney............................... Jeffrey Sluggett..........956-9340
Assessor....................................... Deborah K. Ring........ 554-0727 554-0796
Finance Officer............................ Thomas Chase............ 554-0766 656-5288
Fire Chief..................................... Brent Looman............. 554-0801 554-0799
Community Development............ Terry Schweitzer........ 554-0710 656-5292
Personnel Director....................... Gail Dewey................. 554-0732 554-0818
Public Works Director/Eng.......... John Gorney............... 554-0825 698-7118
Fire Assistant............................... Nancy Shane............... 554-0803 554-0799
Recreation Director...................... Val Romeo................. 656-5275 656-5282
Police Chief.................................. Thomas Hillen............ 656-6500 656-6509
Probation Director........................ Lynn Smith................. 554-0721 698-8199
Home
Business
Mayor Stephen C.N. Kepley...................................... 455-5257.............554-0771
City Commissioners
First Ward
Robert Coughlin........................ 437-2982
Jerry DeMaagd.......................... 455-3216
Second Ward
Michael W. Brown.................... 262-7667
Erwin Haas................................ 942-7674
At-Large
Betsy Artz................................. 260-0181
Steven Redmond.......................... 656-1090
DID YOU KNOW…
The methane gas collected from the South Kent Landfill powers
two 20 cylinder generators which produce enough electricity to
power 2,500 homes.
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LOWELL
301 East Main St
Telephone: (616) 897-8457
Fax: (616) 897-4085
Lowell, MI 49331
www.ci.lowell.mi.us
Meetings: first & third Mondays at 7:00 pm
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mayor....................................................................................... James Hodges
Manager........................................................................................ Mark Howe
Clerk.................................................................................... Betty R. Morlock
Assessor......................................................................................... Jeff Rashid
Building Inspector..............................................Cascade Inspection Services
Treasurer...............................................................................Suzanne M. Olin
Attorney...................................................................................Richard Wendt
Police Chief................................................................................ Steve Bukala
Fire Chief.................................................................................... Frank Martin
Public Works Director.........................................................Daniel DesJarden
Light & Power Superintendent..................................................... Greg Pierce
Wastewater Plant Superintendent................................................Mark Mundt
Water Treatment Plant Superintendent............................... Brian VanVeelen
HomeBusiness
James Hodges...............................................................897-6894..... 897-6894
Council Members
Jeff Altoft................................................................897-6911
Sharon Ellison.........................................................897-5314
Jim Hall...................................................................897-6033
Matt Mayer.............................................................570-5488
In 2014, 3,500 households participated in the DPW Household
Hazardous Waste Program, bringing in 200,000 pounds (100
tons) of hazardous waste (including oil-based paints, garden
chemicals, automotive fluids and household cleaners) for safe
disposal.
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ROCKFORD
7 South Monroe St - PO Box 561
Telephone: (616) 866-1537
Fax: (616) 866-6406
Rockford, MI 49341
Meetings: second Monday at 7:00 pm
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mayor.......................................................................................Gerald L. Coon
City Manager.......................................................................Michael F. Young
City Clerk............................................................................. Christine Bedford
Assessor.........................................................................................Tom Doane
Treasurer.......................................................................................Kim McKay
Finance Director....................................................................... Linda Lehman
Fire Marshall...............................................................................Michael Reus
Public Safety Chief........................................................................ Dave Jones
Public Services Director............................................................. Jamie Davies
Building, Mechanical,
Electrical Inspector..................................... Professional Code Inspections
DPS Supervisor..........................................................................Dennis Brinks
City Attorney........................................................................... Richard Wendt
Home
Mayor Gerald L. Coon................................866-4704
Council Members
Tammy Bergstrom..................................866-2314
Brien Dews.............................................863-8463
Steve Jazwiec..........................................866-4739
Gail Mancewicz......................................863-9545
In 2014, Kent County collected over 500,0000 pounds of
electronics for recycling. Residents have three different sites
available to drop off unwanted computers, televisions and other
household electronics.
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WALKER
4243 Remembrance Rd NW
Telephone: (616) 453-6311
Walker, MI 49534 Fax: (616) 791-6881
Meetings: second & fourth Mondays at 6:30 pm
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday, 7:30 am - 5:00 pm; Friday 7:30 am - 11:30 am
Mayor................................................Mark Huizenga........................334-4885
Clerk..................................................Sarah J. Bydalek......................791-6865
Manager.............................................Darrel Schmalzel.....................791-6787
Assistant Manager / Planner.............Frank Wash..............................791-6850
Treasurer............................................Daniel Devries.........................791-6852
Finance Director................................Cindy Lewis.............................791-6799
Attorney.............................................Jeffrey Sluggett
Assessor.............................................Kelly Smith..............................791-6863
Deputy Director of Fire Services......Bob Walker..............................791-6786
Director of Public Safety...................Catherine Garcia-Lindstrom....791-6800
Public Works Director.......................Mark Koning............................791-6868
Engineer.............................................Scott Conners...........................791-6792
59th District Judge............................Peter Versluis...........................453-5765
Librarian............................................Chris Loman............................647-3970
HomeBusiness
Mayor Barb Holt.................................................... 551-0935.................634-0916
City Commissioners
First Ward
Second Ward
Third Ward
Dan Kent...........................745-9164
Al Parent...........................262-1204
Charles Deschaine.............885-3496
Gary Carey, Jr...................292-1715
Sandra Howland................634-0046
Cynthia Stek......................791-9381
REGISTER …THEN VOTE
You are qualified to vote if you:
• Are a citizen of the United States.
• Are at least 18 years of age on or before the next
election.
• Have been a resident of Michigan at least 30 days
before the election.
• Registered to vote on or before the close of
registration for the next election.
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WYOMING
1155 - 28th St SW - PO Box 905
Telephone: (616) 530-7226
Wyoming, MI 49509-0905
Fax: (616) 530-3178
Meetings: Regular Council – first & third Mondays at 7:00 pm
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm; closed Friday
Fax
Mayor..................................Jack Poll..........................530-7227........530-3178
Manager..............................Curtis Holt.......................530-7265........530-3178
City Clerk............................Kelli A. VandenBerg......530-7296........530-7200
City Attorney......................Jack Sluiter......................531-5080........531-5811
Director of Finance.............Robert Luders.................530-3170........261-3540
Treasurer.............................Andrea Boot....................530-7280........530-3177
Assessor..............................Eugene Vogan.................530-7231........261-7108
Parks/Recreation Dir...........Rebecca Rynbrandt.........261-3520........249-3400
Dir. of Public Works...........William Dooley...............530-7260........249-3487
City Planner........................Tim Cochran...................530-7259........249-3442
Human Resources Dir.........Kimberly Oostindie……530-3539……261-7103
Public Utilities....................William Dooley...............261-3550........261-3590
Police Chief........................James Carmody...............530-7312........249-3403
Fire Chief............................Frank Verburg.................530-7250........249-3435
Mayor Jack Poll.…………………………………....…530-7227
Council Members
First Ward
Second Ward
Third Ward
At-Large
William VerHulst............538-6311
Richard Pastoor...............245-9612
Joanne Voorhees.............534-1876
Sam Bolt.........................534-0017
Dan Burrill......................292-3876
Kent Vanderwood...........551-2156
DID YOU KNOW...
Since 2011, the DPW has partnered with Safe Kids Greater Grand
Rapids at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital to recycle infant and child
car seats. 1,133 child car seats were recycled through this partnership
in 2014.
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ADA TOWNSHIP
7330 Thornapple River Dr SE
Telephone: (616) 676-9191
PO Box 370
Fax: (616) 676-5870
Ada, MI 49301
www.adatownshipmi.com
Meetings: second & fourth Mondays at 7:00 pm
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Supervisor
George Haga............................................ 676-9191 ext. 50(B)
ghaga@adatownshipmi.com
Clerk
Susan Burton............................................ 676-9191 ext. 21(B)
sburton@adatownshipmi.com
Norm Rhoades......................................... 676-9191 ext. 23(B)
Treasurer
nrhoades@adatownshipmi.com
Catherine Jacobs................................................. 682-5574 (B)
Trustees
cjacobs@adatownshipmi.com
Paul LeBlanc....................................................... 336-7750 (B)
pleblanc@adatownshipmi.com
Bob Proos............................................................682-4720 (H)
rproos@adatownshipmi.com
Jacqueline Smith.................................................676-2689 (H)
jsmith@adatownshipmi.com
ALGOMA TOWNSHIP
10531 Algoma Ave
Telephone: (616) 866-1583
Rockford, MI 49341
Fax: (616) 866-3832
Meetings: second Tuesday at 7:00 pm
Clerk Fax: (616) 866-4968
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Supervisor Dennis Hoemke.................................................... 866-1583(B)
supervisor@algomatwp.org
Clerk
Judy A. Bigney.................................................... 866-1583(B)
clerk@algomatwp.org
Treasurer
Deborah Ellenwood............................................. 866-1583(B)
treasurer@algomatwp.org
Trustees
Wayne Bigney...................................................... 696-0493(H)
Nancy Clary......................................................... 696-3294(H)
nclary@algomatwp.org
Gordon Pickerd.................................................... 866-9055(H)
gpickerd@algomatwp.org
James Powell........................................................ 866-4693(H)
jpowell@algomatwp.org
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ALPINE TOWNSHIP
5255 Alpine Ave NW
Telephone: (616) 784-1262
Comstock Park, MI 49321
Fax: (616) 784-1234
www.alpinetwp.org
Meetings: third Monday at 7:30 pm
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Supervisor Alex Arends............................ 784-1890(H) ...... 784-1262 (B)
a.arends@alpinetwp.org..........................................ext. 102
Jean Wahlfield........................ 784-9667(H) ...... 784-1262 (B)
Clerk
j.wahlfield@alpinetwp.org......................................ext. 101
Treasurer
Jim Townsend......................... 460-5904(C) ...... 784-1262 (B)
j.townsend@alpinetwp.org......................................ext. 104
Trustees
Ron Cordes............................. 887-3856(H)
Jim May.................................. 299-4858(H)
William J. Schweitzer............. 887-7443(H)
Mike Wahlfield....................... 784-9667(H)
BOWNE TOWNSHIP
Telephone: (616) 868-6846
8240 Alden Nash
PO Box 35
Fax: (616) 868-0110
Alto, MI 49302-0035
Meetings: third Monday at 7:30 pm
Office Hours: Wednesday & Thursday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Supervisor
Clerk
Treasurer
Trustees
Randy Wilcox......................................................868-7337(H)
Sandra L. Kowalczyk...........................................868-6100(H)
Tammi L. Wingeier.............................................868-6846(H)
Robert Flynn
David Fuss...........................................................868-7318(H)
BYRON TOWNSHIP
8085 Byron Center Ave. SW
Telephone: (616) 878-9066
Byron Center, MI 49315
Fax: (616) 878-3980
www.byrontownship.org
Meetings: second & fourth Mondays at 7:00 pm
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Supervisor
Clerk
Treasurer
Trustees
Audrey Nevins..................................................... 878-1222(B)
Joel H. Hondorp................................................... 878-9104(B)
Carol Houseman.................................................. 878-3196(B)
Louise Evans........................................................ 878-9106(H)
Randall Jonker..................................................... 583-0223(B)
Tim Slot............................................................... 878-3497(H)
John VanSingel.................................................... 257-8847(H)
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CALEDONIA CHARTER TOWNSHIP
8196 Broadmoor Ave
Telephone: (616) 891-0070
Fax: (616) 891-0430
Caledonia, MI 49316
Meetings: first & third Wednesdays at 7:00 pm
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday, 8:00 am - Noon
Supervisor
Clerk
Treasurer
Trustees
Bryan Harrison..................................................... 318-8216(C)
Jennifer Venema......................................... .........891-0070(B)
Richard Robertson............................................... 891-0070(B)
Kelly Cavanaugh.................................................. 485-5321(C)
Dale Hermenet..................................................... 541-2160(H)
Donald N. Koopmans.......................................... 813-6554(C)
Richard Snoeyink................................................. 891-1474(H)
CANNON TOWNSHIP
Telephone: (616) 874-6966
6878 Belding Rd
Fax: (616) 874-8940
Rockford, MI 49341
Meetings: second & fourth Mondays at 7:00 pm
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Steve Grimm........................................................ 822-6895(C)
Supervisor
sgrimm@cannontwp.org
Bonnie Shupe Blackledge................................... 204-0085(C)
Clerk
bonnies@cannontwp.org
Dick Davies......................................................... 874-6966(B)
Treasurer
Henry Betten........................................................ 283-7395(C)
Trustees
Terry Brod...........................................................874-2699(H)
Deb Diepenhorst.................................................. 446-9466(C)
Mike Warmbier...................................................874-0422(H)
CASCADE CHARTER TOWNSHIP
Telephone: (616) 949-1500
2865 Thornhills SE
Fax: (616) 949-3918
Grand Rapids, MI 49546-7192
www.cascadetwp.com
Meetings: second & fourth Wednesdays at 7:00 pm
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Supervisor Clerk
Treasurer
Trustees
Robert Beahan...................................................... 956-2282(B)
Ronald H. Goodyke............................................. 949-1500(B)
Ken Peirce............................................................ 949-6944(B)
Fred Goldberg...................................................... 632-8010(B)
Jim Koessel.......................................................... 583-9680(B)
Jack Lewis .......................................................... 949-8124(H)
Tom McDonald.................................................... 893-4428(C)
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COURTLAND TOWNSHIP
7450 - 14 Mile Rd NE
Telephone: (616) 866-0622
Rockford, MI 49341
Fax: (616) 866-3451
www.courtlandtwp.org
Meetings: first Wednesday at 7:00 pm
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Closed Friday
Supervisor
Clerk
Treasurer
Trustees
Charles Porter...................................................... 874-8237(H)
Marilynn J. Crosby.............................................. 866-4086(H)
Colleen Brown..................................................... 866-0665(H)
Mary Ann Andersen............................................ 874-6027(H)
Mike Krygier........................................................ 874-5011(H)
Matt McConnon................................................... 292-6965(C)
Kimberly McIntyre.............................................. 866-3340(H)
GAINES CHARTER TOWNSHIP
8555 Kalamazoo Ave SE
Telephone: (616) 698-6640
Caledonia, MI 49316
Fax: (616) 698-2490
www.gainestownship.org
Meetings: second Monday at 7:00 pm
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Supervisor
Clerk
Treasurer
Trustees
Don R. Hilton Sr.................................................. 698-6640(B)
Crystal Osterink................................................... 698-7980(B)
Laurie Lemke....................................................... 698-6640(B)
Eric Fouch............................................................ 554-3138(H)
Daniel L. Fryling................................................. 455-8321(H)
Timothy Haagsma................................................ 554-3396(H)
Carol VanLaan..................................................... 698-1955(H)
GRAND RAPIDS CHARTER TOWNSHIP
1836 East Beltline NE
Telephone: (616) 361-7391
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Fax: (616) 361-6620
www.grandrapidstwp.org
Meetings: first & third Tuesdays at 7:00 pm
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Supervisor
Michael J. DeVries.............................................. 855-5802(B)
mdevries@grandrapidstwp.org
Clerk
Edward J. Robinette............................................. 855-5804(B)
erobinette@grandrapidstwp.org
Treasurer
David A. VanDyke.............................................. 361-7391(B)
dvandyke@grandrapidstwp.org
Trustees
Rusty C. Merchant............................................... 361-7391(B)
David M. Pierangeli............................................. 361-7391(B)
Robert W. Roth.................................................... 361-7391(B)
Lee VanPopering................................................. 361-7391(B)
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GRATTAN TOWNSHIP
12050 Old Belding Rd
Telephone: (616) 691-8450
Fax: (616) 691-8804
Belding, MI 48809
Meetings: second & fourth Mondays at 7:00 pm
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Closed Friday
Supervisor Clerk
Treasurer
Trustees
Franklin J. Force.................................................. 691-6504(H)
Kessie Brummel................................................... 691-1230(H)
Sabrina Freeman.................................................. 691-7866(H)
Dennis Heffron.................................................... 794-3055(H)
Paul Knoerl.......................................................... 874-5738(H)
LOWELL CHARTER TOWNSHIP
Telephone: (616) 897-7600
2910 Alden Nash SE
Fax: (616) 897-6482
Lowell, MI 49331 www.twp.lowell.mi.us
Meetings: third Monday at 7:00 pm
Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Thursday 9:00 am – 1 pm
Closed Wednesday & Friday
Supervisor
Clerk
Treasurer
Trustees
Jerry Hale ...........................................................897-7651(H)
Linda Regan........................................................897-6823(H)
Ronda Benedict...................................................897-6276(H)
Mark Anderson....................................................897-5980(H)
Carlton Blough....................................................897-4995(H)
William C. Thompson.........................................897-8322(H)
Steve VanderZiel.................................................868-6258(H)
NELSON TOWNSHIP
2 Maple St
Telephone: (616) 636-5332
Fax: (616) 636-4452
PO Box 109
Sand Lake, MI 49343
www.nelsontownship.org
Meetings: second Tuesday at 7:00 pm
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Closed Friday
Tom Noreen.........................................................696-5186(H)
Supervisor
supervisor@nelsontownship.org
Laura Hoffman....................................................696-1097(H)
Clerk
clerk@nelsontownship.org
Katy Austin.......................................................... 914-4861(C)
Treasurer
treasurer@nelsontownship.org
Glen Armstrong...................................................696-0256(H)
Trustees
Maureen Mahoney...............................................696-3803(H)
maureen026@yahoo.com
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OAKFIELD TOWNSHIP
10300 - 14 Mile Rd Telephone: (616) 754-5679
Rockford, MI 49341
Fax: (616) 754-0989
www.oakfieldtwp.org
Meetings: second Tuesday at 7:30 pm
Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8:00 am - Noon
Wednesday, 8:00 am – Noon, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
William G. Dean..................................................884-8500(H)
Supervisor
Clerk
April A. Decess....................................................712-6404(H)
clerk@oakfieldtwp.org
Treasurer
Larry Parker.........................................................754-6411(H)
treasurer@oakfieldtwp.org
Trustees
Roger Mason........................................................225-9894(H)
Bryan Porter.........................................................292-3083(H)
Ken Rittersdorf....................................................691-8842(H)
Chad Sowerby......................................................862-6860(H)
PLAINFIELD CHARTER TOWNSHIP
6161 Belmont Ave NE
Telephone: (616) 364-8466
Fax: (616) 364-6537
Belmont, MI 49306-9609
Meetings: first & third Mondays at 7:00 pm
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Supervisor
Jay D. Spencer..................................................... 364-8466(B)
jay@plainfieldspencer.com
ext.143
Clerk
Ruth Ann Karnes................................................. 364-8466(B)
karnesr@plainfieldmi.org
ext.116
Treasurer
William F. Brinkman........................................... 364-8466(B)
treasurer@plainfieldmi.org
ext.112
Trustees
David Grant ........................................................433-3333(H)
dave.grant@ymail.com
Victor M. Matthews.............................................887-1978(H)
vic@pathwaynet.com
Dale Pomeroy......................................................361-6554(H)
dajapom@aol.com
Jonathan Rathbun.................................................514-8414(H)
trustee@jonrathbun.com
Manager
Cameron Van Wyngarden................................... 364-8466(B)
vanwyngardenc@plainfieldmi.orgext.115
RECYCLING HELPS EVERYONE
Please participate in recycling programs and
REDUCE, REUSE & RECYCLE
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SOLON TOWNSHIP
15185 Algoma Ave NE
Telephone: (616) 696-1718
Fax: (616) 696-3970
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
Meetings: second Tuesday at 7:30 pm www.solontwp.org
Office Hours: Monday – Wednesday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm;
Closed Thursday & Friday
Robert Ellick........................................................ 696-1718(B)
Supervisor
supervisor@solontwp.org
Mary Lou Poulsen................................................ 696-1718(B)
Clerk
clerk@solontwp.org
Art Gerhardt......................................................... 696-1718(B)
Treasurer
treasurer@solontwp.org
V. Fred Gunnell................................................... 696-2921(H)
Trustees
John W. Rideout.................................................. 696-3398(H)
SPARTA TOWNSHIP
Telephone: (616) 887-8863
160 East Division
Fax: (616) 887-3823
Sparta, MI 49345
Meetings: second Thursday at 7:00 pm
www.sparta-township.com
Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm; closed Friday
Supervisor
Clerk
Treasurer
Trustees
Dale Bergman...................................................... 887-8863(B)
Sue Bitely............................................................. 887-8863(B)
Rachel Shangle.................................................... 887-8863(B)
Mark Anderle....................................................... 887-9977(H)
Bill Goodfellow................................................... 887-8787(H)
Bob Maier............................................................ 887-6820(H)
Rob Steffens......................................................... 887-2404(H)
SPENCER TOWNSHIP
Telephone:(616) 984-0035
14960 Meddler Ave
Fax: (616) 984-2207
Gowen, MI 49326
www.spencertwp.org
Meetings: third Tuesday at 7:30 pm
Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 am - 12:30 pm / 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 8:30 am - 12:00 noon
Closed Monday & Friday
Supervisor
Clerk
Treasurer
Trustees
Jeff Knapp............................................................ 984-0035(B)
Denise M. Biegalle.............................................. 984-0035(B)
Judy K. Geglio..................................................... 984-0035(B)
Albert Frandsen.................................................... 984-0035(B)
John Tow II.......................................................... 984-0035(B)
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TYRONE TOWNSHIP
28 E. Muskegon Telephone: (616) 678-4779
Fax: (616) 678-5513
PO Box 275
Kent City, MI 49330-0275
www.tyronetownship.org
Meetings: second Tuesday at 7:30 pm
Office Hours:Monday, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm,
Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm,
Wednesday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; closed Friday
Supervisor
Clerk
Treasurer
Trustees
Dennis Kaminski.................................................. 678-4779(B)
Shelley Worley.................................................... 678-4779(B)
Juli-Anne Hall...................................................... 678-4779(B)
Dave Ignasiak...................................................... 890-5483(H)
Ione Stark............................................................. 678-7220(H)
VERGENNES TOWNSHIP
Telephone: (616) 897-5671
10381 Bailey Drive
Fax: (616) 897-5674
PO Box 208
Lowell, MI 49331-0208
E-mail: info@vergennestwp.org
www.vergennestwp.org
Meetings: third Monday at 7:00 pm
Office Hours: Monday&Wednesday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Closed Tuesday & Friday
Supervisor
Clerk
Treasurer
Trustees
Tim Wittenbach................................................... 897-7059(H)
Mari Stone............................................................ 897-5709(H)
Jean Hoffman....................................................... 897-5439(H)
Rick Gillett........................................................... 676-1443(H)
Duane Rasch........................................................ 897-6363(H)
Election Dates
2015
Special - February 24
Special - May 5
Primary - August 4
General - November 3
***************************
2016
Presidential Primary - TBD
Special - May 3
Primary - August 2
General - November 8
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INCORPORATED VILLAGE OFFICES
CALEDONIA
250 S. Maple
Caledonia, MI 49316
Meetings: second Monday at 7:00 pm Office Hours: Monday – Thursday
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Telephone: (616) 891-9384
Fax: (616) 891-9730
E-mail:
vilofcal@villageofcaledonia.org
Village Manager............................................................................. Sandra Ayers
President.......................................................................................... Glenn Gilbert
Clerk................................................................................................ Sandra Ayers
Treasurer.......................................................................................Julie Wangerin
Trustees
Dan Erskine
Elizabeth Fanco
Todd Grinage
Danise Regan
Karen Hahn Gary Scholl
CASNOVIA
141 North Main
Telephone: (616) 675-4780
Fax: (616) 675-4780
PO Box 36
Casnovia, MI 49318
www.casnoviavillage.org
Meetings: second Monday at 7:00 pm
Office Hours: Tuesday – Thursday, 9:00 am - Noon; closed Monday & Friday
President.............................................................................................Rand Kahrs
Clerk................................................................................. Desiree’ Kolenbrander
Treasurer................................................................................................Lois Bull
Trustees
Barbara Bennitt
Patricia Moyer
Dennis DeVos
Helen Sands
Keith Goodwin KENT CITY
Telephone: (616) 678-7232
83 Spring St
Fax: (616) 678-4256
PO Box 296
Kent City, MI 49330
www.kentcitymi.org
vkc.clerk@kentcitymi.org
Meetings: second Thursday at 7:00 pm
Office Hours:Monday – Thursday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm; closed Friday
President......................................................................................... John Petruska
Clerk................................................................................................. Mary Portell
Treasurer...........................................................................................Paula Snoap
Merry Barron
Jill Krikke
Trustees
Erik Bitely
Jeff Sabin
Steven T. Buckner Rood Vaughan
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SAND LAKE
Municipal Building
Telephone: (616) 636-8854
Fax: (616) 636-4564
2 East Maple
Sand Lake, MI 49343
Police Dept: (616) 636-8802
Fax: (616) 636-8802
Meeting: third Monday at 7:00 pm
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm; closed Friday
President........................................................................................Roger Towsley
Clerk........................................................................................ Leticia M. Nielsen
Treasurer....................................................................................... Brenda Arnold
Fire Chief......................................................................................Ed Holtzlander
Interim Police Chief....................................................................James Reamsma
Assessor...................................................................................Jason Rosenzweig
Library Dir..........................................................................................Craig Buno
Trustees
David Dewey
Duncan Rogers
Danielle Hardenburg
Bette A. Towsley
Tom Norton
Jim Ward
SPARTA
Telephone: (616) 887-8251
156 East Division St
Fax: (616) 887-1114
Sparta, MI 49345
Meetings: second Monday at 7:00 pm
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
President......................................................................................... Kristi Dougan
Clerk.............................................................................................. Pam Buchanan
Treasurer................................................................................ Sharon J. DeLange
Manager............................................................................................Julius Suchy
Finance Director.................................................................... Sharon J. DeLange
Police Chief.......................................................................... Andrew Milanowski
Building Inspector....................................................................... Casey Patterson
Fire Chief............................................................................................Jerry Bolen
Paul Hibbard
Gale Taylor
Council
Bonnie Koehn
Bill Taylor
Jayne Paasch
Robert Whalen
DID YOU KNOW…
In 2012, the DPW received a Bronze Award recognizing excellence
for its Integrated Solid Waste Management System from the Solid
Waste Association of North America (SWANA).
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CENSUS POPULATION 2000
Cities
1980 1990 20002010
Cedar Springs...........................2,615................ 2,600..............3,112.............3,509
East Grand Rapids...................10,914.............. 10,807............10,764...........10,694
Grand Rapids...........................181,843............ 189,126..........197,800.........188,040
Grandville................................12,412.............. 15,624............16,263...........15,378
Kentwood.................................30,438.............. 37,826............45,255...........48,707
Lowell......................................3,707................ 3,983..............4,013.............3,783
Rockford..................................3,324................ 3,750..............4,626.............5,719
Walker......................................15,088.............. 17,279............21,842...........23,537
Wyoming..................................59,616.............. 63,891............69,368...........72,125
Townships
Ada...........................................6,472................ 7,578..............9,882.............13,142
Algoma.....................................4,411................ 5,496..............7,596.............9,932
Alpine.......................................8,934................ 9,863..............13,976...........13,336
Bowne......................................1,719................ 1,907..............2,743.............3,084
Byron.......................................10,104.............. 13,235............17,553...........20,317
Caledonia.................................4,927................ 6,254..............8,964.............12,332
Cannon.....................................4,983................ 7,928..............12,075...........13,336
Cascade....................................10,120.............. 12,869............15,107...........17,134
Courtland..................................3,272................ 3,950..............5,817.............7,678
Gaines......................................10,364.............. 14,533............20,112...........25,146
Grand Rapids...........................9,294................ 10,760............14,056...........16,661
Grattan......................................2,575................ 2,876..............3,551.............3,621
Lowell......................................3,972................ 4,774..............5,219.............5,949
Nelson......................................2,641................ 3,406..............4,192.............4,764
Oakfield....................................2,983................ 3,842..............5,058.............5,782
Plainfield..................................20,611.............. 24,946............30,195...........30,952
Solon........................................2,809................ 3,648..............4,662.............5,974
Sparta.......................................6,934................ 8,447..............8,938.............9,110
Spencer.....................................2,385................ 3,184..............3,681.............3,960
Tyrone......................................3,220................ 3,757..............4,304.............4,731
Vergennes................................1,819................ 2,492..............3,611.............4,189
KENT COUNTY....................444,506............ 500,631.......... 574,335.......602,622
The figures below represent Village census included in the above
Township and City figures:
Villages
Caledonia.................................722................... 885.................1,102.............1,511
Casnovia*
(Tyrone Twp. part)................167................... 189.................315................319
Kent City..................................860................... 899.................1,061.............1,057
Sand Lake................................388................... 456.................492................500
Sparta.......................................3,373................ 3,968..............4,159.............4,140
* part of Casnovia Village in Muskegon County
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KENT COUNTY PARKS FACILITY GUIDE
K ent C ounty P arks D irectory
Name of Park
Acres
Ball Diamond
Basketball
Beach House
Bike Trails
Bridle Path
Campgrounds
Cross Country Skiing
Mountain Biking
Fishing
Disc Golf Course
Golf Course - 18 holes
Hiking and Walking
Nature Trails
Open Shelter
Picnicking
Playground
Restrooms
Sand Volleyball
Shelterhouse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis Court
Winter Sports
For more information please call (616) 632-PARK or visit www.accesskent.com/parks
Bettes Memorial
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4
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Johnson (Henry A.)
265
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Lamoreaux Memorial
Long Lake
231
264
Millennium
1000
Myers Lake
6
Palmer (Linus C.)
335
Pickerel Lake**
300
Provin Trails
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79
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KENT COUNTY PARKS
1700 Butterworth Dr, SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49534-7065
(616) 632-Park (7275)
www.accesskent.com/parks
Kent County Parks facility reservations can be made year round from 8:00 am
to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday. For reservations, call (616) 632-PARK, or visit
their offices at 1700 Butterworth Dr. SW, Grand Rapids. You may also make
your reservations online at www.accesskent.com.
Enclosed Shelter at Johnson Park
Enclosed Shelterhouses
Caledonia, Douglas Walker, Fallasburg, Johnson, Long Lake, Townsend, &
Wabasis Lake (each seats approximately 150 people)
WEEKENDS: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
10:00 am - 3:00 pm.................................................................................$325.00
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm................................................................................$325.00
10:00 am - 10:00 pm...............................................................................$525.00
WEEKDAYS: Monday through Thursday
10:00 am - 3:00 pm.................................................................................$175.00
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm................................................................................$175.00
10:00 am - 10:00 pm...............................................................................$325.00
Winter Rate for Douglas Walker Shelterhouse
(November 1 through December 31)
10:00 am - 3:00 pm.................................................................................$350.00
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm................................................................................$350.00
10:00 am - 10:00 pm...............................................................................$575.00
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Open Shelters
Brewer, Caledonia, Creekside, Dutton, Dwight Lydell, Fallasburg, Johnson,
Long Lake, Palmer, Rogue River, Wabasis Lake & Wahlfield (each seats
approx. 125, with water & electricity)...................................................$150.00
Millennium Park* (seats approximately 150, water & electricity)........$175.00
Picnic Areas
Per day (seats approximately 150)...........................................................$60.00
*We do not allow portable grills, pig roasters, amusements, tents, or amplified
music at Millennium Park.
Additional Charges
Tents (brought in)........................................................................$25.00 per tent
Amusements.................................................................... $25.00 per amusement
Moving Picnic Tables............................................................ $40.00 per section
Wabasis Lake Park & Campground
11220 Springhill Dr
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 691-8056
Reservations must be made at least seven days in advance. Reservations
require a 2-night minimum stay and a $5.00 reservation fee. For additional
information, call the campground office at (616) 691-8056 (May-fall closing)
or the Parks Department at (616) 632-PARK (February-April)
Site & Cottage Rental Rates
Full hook-up.....................................................................................$37.00 night
Electric/Water Share........................................................................$32.00 night
Primitive...........................................................................................$22.00 night
Walk-In Primitive............................................................................$18.00 night
Cabins.................................................................................... $70.00 night + tax
Rental Cottage...................................................................... $595.00 week + tax
Saturday-to-Saturday rental only.
Cottage has four bedrooms, living room & full kitchen.
L.E. Kaufman Golf Course
4807 Clyde Park Ave., SW
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 538-5050
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& EDUCATION
here CENTER
The grapple hoists 3 tons of trash into the Waste to Energy
feed chute to be incinerated at temperatures of 1800-2000
degrees. The grapple is operated by a technician, seen in
the booth in the background.
The baler condenses recyclables to about 25% of their
original volume to make transportation more efficient. Glass
is the only commodity that doesn't get baled.
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NEWS MEDIA
Advance Newspapers
2141 Port Sheldon
Jenison, MI 49428
Ph: (616) 669-2700
Fx: (616) 669-4848
advancenewssubmissions@mlive.com
Mike Wyngarden
Managing Editor
El Vocero Hispano Newspaper 2818 Vineland Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49508
Ph: (616) 246-6023
Fx: (616) 246-1228
www.elvocerous.com / editor@elvocerous.com
Andres Abreu
Editor
Grand Rapids Business Journal
549 Ottawa Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Ph: (616) 459-4545
Fx: (616) 459-4800
www.grbj.com
Carole Valade
Editor
Peter Daly
Reporter
The Grand Rapids Press
(mlivemediagroup)
169 Monroe Ave, Ste 100
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Ph: (616) 224-2350
Fx: (616) 458-2579
Grand Rapids Times
2016 Eastern SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Ph: (616) 245-8737
Fx: (616) 245-1026
www.grtimes.com / staff@grtimes.com
Unity Magazine
1014 Franklin St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49507-1327
Ph: (616) 243-1919
pmathis@oneblood-onerace.org
Julie Hoogland
Community News Director
Patricia Pulliam
Editor-in-Chief / Publisher
Patricia E. Mathis
Publisher
WGRD FM News Department
50 Monroe NW, Suite 500
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Ph: (616) 459-4111
Fx: (616) 451-0113
www.wgrd.com
Joe Gassmann
News Director
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WGVU AM/FM News Department
301 West Fulton
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Ph: (616) 331-6716
Ph: (616) 331-6816
www.wgvu.org
Patrick Center
News Director
WOOD Radio News
77 Monroe Center, Suite 10
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Ph: (616) 459-5166
Fx: (616) 732-3330
www.woodradio.com
Greg Ghering
News Director
WOOD TV8 News Department
120 College SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Ph: (616) 456-8888
Fx: (616) 456-5755
www.woodtv.com / newsroom@woodtv.com
Rebecca Sapakie
News Director
WTKG Radio News
77 Monroe Center, Suite 10
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Ph: (616) 459-5166
Fx: (616) 732-3330
www.wtkg.com
Greg Ghering
News Director
WWMT-Channel 3
590 W. Maple
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Ph: (269) 388-3333
Fx: (269) 388-8322
www.wwmt.com
Steve Koles
News Director
Kerry Keleman
Community Relations Manager
WXMI TV-Channel 17
3117 Plaza Drive NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Ph: (616) 364-8722
Fx: (616) 364-6018
www.fox17online.com
WZZM News Department
645 - 3 Mile Road NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
Ph: (616) 559-1300
Fx: (616) 784-8367
www.wzzm13.com
Taz Painter
News Director
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Administrator’s Office........................................................................... 632-7570
Aeronautics............................................................................................ 233-6000
Animal Shelter....................................................................................... 632-7300
B
Board of Commissioners Office............................................................ 632-7580
C
Central Services..................................................................................... 632-7700
Circuit Court
Administration..................................................................................... 632-5220
Clerk.................................................................................................... 632-5480
Family Division – Juvenile Center...................................................... 632-5750
Jury Clerk............................................................................................ 632-5061
Probation.............................................................................................. 632-5920
Community Corrections......................................................................... 632-5370
Community Development & Housing Commission.............................. 632-7400
Cooperative Extension........................................................................... 336-3265
Corporate Counsel................................................................................. 632-7570
County Clerk
Circuit Court Clerk.............................................................................. 632-5480
Elections.............................................................................................. 632-7651
Vital Statistics...................................................................................... 632-7640
Court Services........................................................................................ 632-5350
D
Department of Human Services............................................................. 248-1000
District Court (63rd) ............................................................................ 632-7770
Drain Commissioner.............................................................................. 336-3688
E
Equalization, Bureau of......................................................................... 632-7520
F
Facilities Management........................................................................... 632-7600
Fiscal Services....................................................................................... 632-7670
Fleet Services......................................................................................... 632-6254
Friend of the Court................................................................................ 632-6888
H
Health Department................................................................................. 632-7100
Human Resources.................................................................................. 632-7440
Human Services, Department of ........................................................... 248-1000
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Information Technology........................................................................ 632-6500
J
Jail.......................................................................................................... 632-6300
K
Kent County Credit Union..................................................................... 336-3490
Kent/MSU Cooperative Extension........................................................ 336-3265
Kent County Veterans’ Services............................................................ 632-5722
M
Medical Examiner.................................................................................. 632-7247
P
Parks....................................................................................................... 632-7275
Probate Court......................................................................................... 632-5440
Property Description & Mapping.......................................................... 632-7520
Prosecuting Attorney............................................................................. 632-6710
Public Works.......................................................................................... 336-3694
Purchasing.............................................................................................. 632-7720
R
Register of Deeds................................................................................... 632-7610
Road Commission.................................................................................. 242-6900
S
Sheriff Department................................................................................ 632-6100
63rd District Court ................................................................................ 632-7770
T
Treasurer................................................................................................ 632-7500
V
Veterans’ Services................................................................................. 632-5722
W
Waste-to-Energy Facility....................................................................... 336-3694
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OFFICES/AGENCIES
NOT CONNECTED
TO COUNTY
TELEPHONE SYSTEM
Chamber of Commerce of Grand Rapids.............................................. 771-0300
Department of Human Services............................................................. 248-1000
District Court
59th Grandville.................................................................................... 538-9660
Walker........................................................................................ 453-5765
61st Grand Rapids............................................................................... 632-5700
62A Wyoming..................................................................................... 530-7382
62B Kentwood..................................................................................... 698-9310
63rd County of Kent............................................................................ 632-7770
Grand Valley Metropolitan Council...................................................... 776-3876
Immigration & Citizenship..........................................................1-800-375-5283
John Ball Zoological Garden................................................................. 336-4300
Kent Career Technical Center - East Beltline....................................... 364-8421
Kent District Library.............................................................................. 784-2007
Kent Intermediate School District......................................................... 364-1333
Legal Assistance Center........................................................................ 632-6000
Michigan Department of State - Information Center..................1-888-767-6424
Michigan State Police Post - Rockford................................................. 866-4411
Michigan Veterans Trust Fund.............................................................. 632-5722
network180............................................................................................ 336-3909
Road Commission.................................................................................. 242-6900
Social Security Administration....................................................1-800-772-1213
6,058 pounds of unwanted medications were disposed of safely through
the West Michigan Take Back Meds program in 2014.
www.wmtakebackmeds.org
©2015 County of Kent, Michigan
Printed in-house by Kent County Central Services
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Since the Covanta Kent Waste-to-Energy plant started
operations in February 1990...
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Over 121,000 tons of ferrous metal have been
recovered and recycled - enough to build the Gerald
R. Ford Aircraft Carrier.
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Over 4.5 million tons of solid waste have been
processed - saving more than 5,600 acres of landfill
space.
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Over 2.3 million megawatts of electricity have been
sold (15 megawatts of electricity can power about
11,000 homes).
Our mascot for recycling programs is KC The Raccoon. He drives
our recycling truck around to schools and public events to promote
recycling. Contact us to have KC visit your event!
Kent County Department of Public Works
1500 Scribner NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 336-3694
North Kent Transfer Station
Waste-to-Energy Facility
South Kent Landfill
Recycling & Education Center
Household Hazardous Waste Program
Find us online at:
www.accesskent.com/Departments/DPW