Mayor Rosalynn Bliss - August 2024

In her August vlog, Mayor Rosalynn Bliss shares key updates and progress in Grand Rapids, including: ⤵️
🌉 Advancing the final phase of the Bridge to Our Future Community Master Plan (CMP). The City Commission approved the release of the Public Draft, initiating a 63-day public comment period. Residents can review the draft and provide feedback until October 16 via:
📧 Email: [e-mail]
🌐 Online: bridgetoourfuture.com
📬 Mail: City of Grand Rapids Planning Department, 1120 Monroe NW, 3rd Floor, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
🦪 A significant milestone in the Grand River Restoration Project as thousands of mussels are being relocated ahead of in-river construction to remove low-head dams and restore the rapids. 🌊
🏨 The County Commission's approval to increase the lodging tax from 5% to 8%, effective January 1. This additional revenue will fund large-scale public projects.
🏠 Progress in the "100 in 100 Kent County" initiative, aiming to house 100 chronically homeless individuals within 100 days.
🏅 WalletHub ranking Grand Rapids as one of the Best-Run Cities in America, placing 23rd out of 149 major cities, and recognized as the most operationally efficient city in Michigan.
🎶 Exciting events this September, including ArtPrize 🎨, Confluence 🤖, and Tech Week 🧑🏽‍💻, taking place throughout downtown.
🌐 For more information, visit grandrapidsmi.gov.