City Commission Meeting
January 5, 2026 · East Grand Rapids, MI
Attendees
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Commissioner Burdick
(Commissioner)
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Commissioner Groff-Blaszak
(Commissioner)
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Commissioner Hunter
(Commissioner)
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Commissioner Schwartz
(Commissioner)
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Commissioner Skaggs
(Commissioner)
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Commissioner Wessely
(Commissioner)
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Mayor Favale
(Mayor)
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City Manager Charles
(City Manager)
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Deputy City Manager LaFave
(Deputy City Manager)
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City Attorney Huff
(City Attorney)
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Finance Director Seath
(Finance Director)
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Parks & Recreation Director Melville
(Parks & Recreation Director)
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Public Safety Director Buikema
(Public Safety Director)
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City Clerk Parmenter
(City Clerk)
✓ Present: 14/14
Decisions
Agenda Items
Public Comments
2 speakers
Jerry Anderson
· Topic: Room Rental Policy
Commented on the room rental policy.
Tom Miller
· Topic: Town Hall Meetings
Commented on the value of town hall meetings.