KENT COUNTY DIRECTORY 2013-2014 - Kent County, Michigan

KENT COUNTY DIRECTORY2013-2014

In 2012, 94,269 children received hearing and vision screenings byKent County Health Department (KCHD) Technicians.KCHD Laboratory Technicians test more than 140 clinical andenvironmental samples a day.KCHD works with nearly 23,000 families a month to make sure theyare getting health and dietary counseling and assistance through theWomen, Infant and Children Program.

Mary HollinrakeCounty Clerk - Register of Deeds300 Monroe Ave NWGrand Rapids, MI 49503Phone: (616) 632-7640Fax: (616) 632-7645mary.hollinrake@kentcountymi.govwww.accesskent.comDear Citizens of Kent County:As in my previous 11 years as your Clerk/Register, we continueto strive to provide the most efficient and complete service we can inthe offices of Deeds, Elections, Vital Statistics and Circuit Court Clerk.Please visit our website to discover what's new with online servicessuch as the ability to record deeds electronically.This directory features the County’s second largest department(265 employees) – our Health Department. We are very pleased tohighlight some of the important services the Health Department offersour citizens.Kent County remains the fourth largest county in the state witha population of over 600,000. The 2013-2014 directory is organizedaccording to county, city, township and village offices, providing accessto your local government. If you need more information, please call orstop by the County Building with your questions or concerns.Sincerely,Editor: Kim Stout, Assistant to the County Clerk.The information is the most current at the time of printing.Any changes/comments, please call Kim at (616) 632-7663.1

TABLE OF CONTENTSHealth Department Information.............................................................3Kent County Elected Officials...............................................................4Unites States Senators & Representatives.............................................8State Senators.........................................................................................9State Representatives .............................................................................9State Officials ......................................................................................11County Board of Commissioners ........................................................12Commission Districts...........................................................................16Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Dates ...........................................15Board of Commissioners’ Committee Assignments ...........................17Judges...................................................................................................18County Boards and Committees..........................................................19City Offices..........................................................................................27Township Offices.................................................................................36Village Offices.....................................................................................442010 Population Census ......................................................................46County Parks........................................................................................47John Ball Zoo.......................................................................................50News Media .........................................................................................51Kent County Telephone Directory ......................................................53Offices/Agencies Not Connected to County Telephone System.........55In 2012, Kent County Health Department’s 265 employees continuedtheir dedication to serve, protect, and promote a healthy communityfor all:• Staff with the Maternal and Infant Health Program (MIHP)made nearly 13,400 home visits.• Sanitarians conducted more than 3,600 routine inspections atfood facilities, and investigated 245 complaints.• homes through it’s adoption and transfer programs.• Clinic Nurses administered 35,564 doses of vaccinations tochildren and adults.• Personal Health Services conducted 4,599 HIV screenings,while counseling clients about risk reduction and prevention.• The Women’s Health Network assisted 2,275 clients inrecieving routine cancer screenings.• Emergency Preparedness staff participated in 12 exercisesinvolving numerous multi-jurisdictional agencies.2

Since 1931, we have been working to make KentCounty healthy and safe. The mission of our staff isto serve, protect, and promote a healthy communityfor all. Every day, services and programs offered at the Kent County HealthDepartment (KCHD) impact the lives of residents and visitors. If you eat in arestaurant, have a child in school, swim in a public pool, own or rent a home, oruse well water or a septic system, our staff is working to protect you and yourfamily.KCHD continually assesses the health of the community and ensures that mandatedservices are accessible for all residents. KCHD investigates the causes ofdisease, epidemics, morbidity and mortality, and environmental health hazards.The department plans and implements public education and enforces publichealth laws. KCHD is involved with the following programs: vision and hearingscreening, public water supplies, private and Type II groundwater supplies, foodservice sanitation, immunization, sexually transmitted infections, on-site sewagedisposal and general communicable disease control.Recently, the KCHD helped bring 80+ health care organizations, social serviceagencies and community groups together to develop a Community HealthNeeds Assessment (CHNA) and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP)for Kent County. Input came from a diverse group of individuals throughoutKent County, with a broad range of life experiences and economic backgrounds.The CHNA Steering Committee narrowed the list of issues presented to the Top5 Strategic Priorities. Community-developed goals, objectives, and strategies toaddress these priorities will be the roadmap to making Kent County a healthierplace to live, work and play.This department will continue to monitor quality improvement as it seeksnational accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board. Thisprocess will develop standards and measures that challenge employees to meetor exceed those measures. Departments who meet those measures will have acompetitive advantage when seeking national grants.Please explore the services and programs offered through the Health Departmentat www.accessKent.com/Health.A special thank you to the Health Department Staff.3

KENT COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALSThe County Clerk is Clerk of the CircuitCourt and is the official recorder of notonly Circuit Court records but also Countyrecords such as births, deaths, marriages andbusiness registrations. The Clerk is Clerk ofthe Board of Commissioners, and statutorilyserves on numerous county boards. She isalso responsible for all election activitiesin Kent County. As Register of Deeds, sheMary Hollinrakeis responsible for receiving, recording andClerk - Register of Deedsreproducing all official documents affecting300 Monroe Ave NWGrand Rapids, MI 49503property ownership. The Clerk/Register isPhone: (616) 632-7640elected to a 4-year term by the voters ofFax: (616) 632-7645Kent County on a partisan ballot in themary.hollinrake@kentcountymi.gov general November election._______________________________________________________________The Drain Commissioner is the statutoryofficer responsible for administration ofMichigan's Drain Code, Subdivision ControlAct, Lake Level Act and the Inland LakeImprovement Act. By virtue of office, theDrain Commissioner is a member of theCounty’s Board of Public Works. As acommunity leader, the Drain CommissionerWilliam R. Bylserves on many drain commissionerDrain Commissionerwatershed environmental committees. The1500 Scribner Ave NWDrain Commissioner is elected to a 4-yearGrand Rapids, MI 49504 term by the voters of Kent County on aPhone: (616) 336-3688partisan ballot in the general NovemberFax: (616) 336-3575election_______________________________________________________________William A. ForsythProsecuting Attorney82 Ionia NW, Suite 450Grand Rapids, MI 49503Phone: (616) 632-6710Fax: (616) 632-6714The Prosecuting Attorney’s officeprovides legal services to law enforcementagencies in connection with investigation,apprehension, trial and appeal proceedingsregarding criminal violation of State laws.The Prosecuting Attorney is elected to a4-year term by the voters of Kent Countyon a partisan ballot in the general Novemberelection.4

KENT COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS continuedThe Sheriff’s principal duties are to maintainand operate the County jail, supply lawenforcement services to the unincorporatedareas of the County, transport prisonersto and from court, as well as maintain thesecurity of the County courthouse. TheSheriff is also responsible for all marine andwater safety issues within the County, civilprocess, and all extradition proceedings.Lawrence A. StelmaAs the chief law enforcement officer in theSheriffCounty, the Sheriff represents the County’s701 Ball Ave NEinterest on numerous law enforcementGrand Rapids, MI 49503Phone: (616) 632-6100boards, commissions, and panels. TheFax: (616) 632-6122Sheriff is elected to a 4-year term by thevoters of Kent County on a partisan ballot inthe general November election._______________________________________________________________Kenneth D. ParrishTreasurer300 Monroe Ave NWGrand Rapids, MI 49503Phone: (616) 632-7500Fax: (616) 632-7505The County Treasurer is responsible forcollection and distribution of tax roll leviesand is custodian of County and related fundsincluding the banking of such funds. Heinvests all surplus monies and distributesState Aid Funds to schools, townships, citiesand villages. He is a member of the CountyElection Commission and the Plat Board byvirtue of office. The Treasurer is elected toa 4-year term by the voters of Kent Countyon a partisan ballot in the general Novemberelection.DID YOU KNOW...In 2012, the Health Department followed up on 67children with high blood lead levels and completed250 home visits to identify lead sources and teachparents how to reduce their child’s lead level.5

CHAIR, COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSDan Koorndyk300 Monroe Ave NWGrand Rapids, MI 49503Phone: (616) 632-7580Fax: (616) 632-7585The Board of Commissioners annuallyelects one of its members to serve as Chair.The Chair presides at all meetings of theBoard and appoints all standing and specialcommittees. As ex-officio member of allstanding and special committees, the Chairis responsible for coordinating the workand duties of these committees. The salaryof the Chair is determined by the Officers’Compensation Commission.VICE CHAIRThe Board of Commissioners elects, from itsown membership, a Vice Chair at the sametime and in the same manner as the electionof the Chair. The Vice Chair performs theduties of the Chair when the Chair is unableto do so.Jim Saalfeld300 Monroe Ave NWGrand Rapids, MI 49503Phone: (616) 632-7580Fax: (616) 632-7585MINORITY VICE CHAIRThe Board of Commissioners elects, fromits own membership, a Minority Vice Chairat the same time and in the same manner asthe election of the Chair. The Minority ViceChair is elected from a different politicalparty than the Chair.Carol M. Hennessy300 Monroe Ave NWGrand Rapids, MI 49503Phone: (616) 632-7580Fax: (616) 632-75856

ADMINISTRATOR/CONTROLLERDaryl J. Delabbio, Ph.D.300 Monroe Ave NWGrand Rapids, MI 49503Phone: (616) 632-7570Fax: (616) 632-7565The Administrator/Controller is the ChiefAdministrative and Fiscal Officer of theCounty. The Administrator/Controllerdirects the administrative activities andfinancial affairs of the County by planning,organizing, coordinating and administeringCounty policies, services, functions andactivities. The Administrator/Controllerworks under the direction of the Board ofCommissioners, and serves at its pleasure.Women’s HealthNetwork7

UNITED STATES SENATORSCarl LevinDebbie Stabenow269 Russell Senate Building 133 Hart Senate BuildingWashington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20510Phone: (202) 224-6221 Phone: (202) 224-4822Fax: (202) 224-1388 Fax: (202) 228-0325Grand Rapids Office:Grand Rapids Office:110 Michigan NW #720 3280 Beltline Court, Ste 400Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Grand Rapids, MI 49525Phone: (616) 456-2531 Phone: (616) 975-0052Fax: (616) 456-5147 Fax: (616) 975-5764UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVES2nd Congressional District3rd Congressional DistrictBill HuizengaJustin Amash1217 Longworth House Office Building 114 Cannon House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515 Washington, DC 20515Phone: (202) 225-4401 Phone: (202) 225-3831Fax: (202) 226-0779 Fax: (202) 225-5144Grandville Office:Grand Rapids Office:4555 Wilson Ave SW, Suite 3 110 Michigan NWGrandville, MI 49418 Grand Rapids, MI 49503Phone: (616) 570-0917 Phone: (616) 451-8383Fax: (616) 570-0934 Fax: (616) 454-56308

STATE SENATORS28th Senatorial District29th Senatorial DistrictMark JansenDave HildenbrandS-310 Capitol Building 920 Farnum BuildingPO Box 30036 PO Box 30036Lansing, MI 48909-7536 Lansing, MI 48909-7536Phone: (517) 373-0797 / (866) 305-2128 Phone: (517) 373-1801 / (866) 305-2129Fax: (517) 373-5236 Fax: (517) 373-5801senmjansen@senate.michigan.gov sendhildenbrand@senate.michigan.gov30th Senatorial DistrictArlan MeekhofS-8 Capitol BuildingPO Box 30036Lansing, MI 48909-7536Phone: (517) 373-6920Fax: (517) 373-2751senameekhof@senate.michigan.govSTATE REPRESENTATIVES72nd Representative District73rd Representative DistrictKen YonkerPeter MacGregorN-1091 House Office Building N-1092 House Office BuildingPO Box 30014 PO Box 30014Lansing, MI 48909-7514 Lansing, MI 48909-7514Phone: (517) 373-0840 Phone: (517) 373-0218Toll free: 888-347-8072 Toll free: 888-414-3684Fax: (517) 373-7590 Fax: (517) 373-5697kenyonker@house.mi.govpetermacgregor@house.mi.gov9

STATE HEADER REPRESENTATIVEShere74th Representative District75th Representative DistrictRob VerHeulenBrandon DillonN-1093 House Office Building N-1094 House Office BuildingPO Box 30014 PO Box 30014Lansing, MI 48909-7514 Lansing, MI 48909-7514Phone: (517) 373-8900 Phone: (517) 373-2668Toll Free: (855) 762-8474 Toll Free: (888) 750-3326Fax: (517) 373-8697 Fax: (517) 373-5696robverheulen@house.mi.govbrandondillon@house.mi.gov76th Representative District77th Representative DistrictWinnie BrinksThomas B. HookerN-1095 House Office Building N-1096 House Office BuildingPO Box 30014 PO Box 30014Lansing, MI 48909-7514 Lansing, MI 48909-7514Phone: (517) 373-0822 Phone: (517) 373-2277Toll Free: (877) 976-4769 Fax: (517) 373-8731Fax: (517) 373-5276thomashooker@house.mi.govwinniebrinks@house.mi.gov86th Representative DistrictLisa Posthumus LyonsN-1190 House Office BuildingPO Box 30014Lansing, MI 48909-7514Phone: (517) 373-0846Fax: (517) 373-8714lisalyons@house.mi.gov10

STATE HEADER OFFICIALS hereGovernorLieutenant GovernorRick SnyderBrian N. CalleyRomney Building, 2 nd FloorRomney Building, 2nd Floor111 S. Capitol Ave 111 S. Capitol AvePO Box 30013 PO Box 30013Lansing, MI 48909 Lansing, MI 48909Phone: (517) 373-3400 Phone: (517) 373-3400Fax: (517) 335-6863 Fax: (517) 335-6863www.michigan.gov/govwww.michigan.gov/ltgovSecretary of StateAttorney GeneralRuth JohnsonBill SchuetteRichard H. Austin Building, 4th Floor G. Mennen Williams Building430 W. Allegan PO Box 30212Lansing, MI 48918 Lansing, MI 48909Phone: (517) 373-2510 Phone: (517) 373-1110Fax: (517) 373-0727 Fax: (517) 373-3042www.michigan.gov/soswww.michigan.gov/agDID YOU KNOW...The Animal Shelter saved 1,148 dogs in2012: 431 adoptions, 150 transferredto agency partners, and 567 returns toowners.11

KENT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSDistrict 1Theodore J. Vonk...........................874-2604 (H)4122 Boulder Meadow NE............874-2604 FaxBelmont, MI 49306District 2Thomas Antor ................................887-2614 (H)9341 Laubach Ave.........................887-2614 FaxSparta, MI 49345887-7210 (B)District 3Roger C. Morgan ...........................866-4264 (H)10585 Tefft ....................................866-3903 FaxRockford, MI 49341866-0724 (B)District 4Gary Rolls......................................874-8020 (H)4789 Sunflower Ridge Dr..............632-7585 FaxAda, MI 49301District 5Sandra Frost Steensma...................949-0108 (H)6625 Waybridge Dr. SEGrand Rapids, MI 4954612

KENT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS continuedDistrict 6Michael J. Wawee, Jr.....................735-4105 (H)3747 Bradwood Ct NW .................293-8924 (B)Walker, MI 49534453-7209 FaxDistrict 7Stan Ponstein..................................726-2331 (H)3967 Edgewood St SW..................632-7585 FaxGrandville, MI 49418District 8Harold J. Voorhees ........................534-1876 (H)5380 Kenowa Ave .........................813-4397 (B)Wyoming, MI 49418534-1876 FaxDistrict 9Nate Vriesman ...............................648-7212 (C)4542 68th Street SW......................277-2185 (B)Byron Center, MI 49315District 10Joel Freeman.................................. 292-3731 (C)7768 Berrybrook CourtByron Center, MI 4931513

KENT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSDistrict 11Jim Saalfeld....................................464-1939 (H)205 Morningside Dr SEGrand Rapids, MI 49506District 12Harold J. Mast................................532-5686 (H)4914 Curwood Ave SE..................262-7268 (B)Kentwood, MI 49508532-5686 FaxMailing: PO Box 8737Kentwood, MI 49518District 13Richard A. Vander Molen .............455-1562 (H)2171 Fawnwood SE.......................632-7580 (B)Kentwood, MI 49508455-1562 FaxDistrict 14Carol M. Hennessy ........................453-9167 (H)1510 Kenan NW ............................632-7585 FaxGrand Rapids, MI 49504District 15Jim Talen ...................................... 454-2243 (H)323 Paris SEGrand Rapids, MI 4950314

KENT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS continuedDistrict 16David Bulkowski .......................... 560-2293 (C)322 Woodmere SEGrand Rapids, MI 49506District 17Candace E. Chivis..........................248-7896 (H)1939 Kalamazoo Ave, Apt. B........558-3443 (C)Grand Rapids, MI 49507District 18Dan Koorndyk................................458-8934 (H)35 Bel Air Dr NE...........................452-9721 (B)Grand Rapids, MI 49503 452-5801 FaxDistrict 19Shana Shroll...................................292-4624 (H)1612 Woodward Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49506If you wish to fax documents to a County Commissioner, please send to (616)632-7585. Commissioner email information is available at www.accesskent.com.Meeting Dates:Commission meetings are held in Room 310 of the Kent CountyAdministration Building on the second and fourth Thursdays of the monthat 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 CountyClerk's Office, (616) 632-7663, or look online at www.accesskent.com.15

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KENT COUNTY BOARD HEADER OF here COMMISSIONERSCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTSFinance & Physical ResourcesHarold Voorhees, ChairCarol Hennessy, Vice-ChairDavid BulkowksiHarold MastRoger MorganShana ShrollJim TalenDick Vander MolenNate VriesmanMeeting DatesMeets first & thirdTuesdays of the month.Legislative & Human ResourcesJim Saalfeld, ChairMike Wawee, Jr., Vice-ChairTom AntorCandace ChivisJoel FreemanStan PonsteinGary RollsSandi Frost SteensmaTed VonkMeeting DatesMeets second & fourthTuesdays of the month.Executive CommitteeDan Koorndyk, Board ChairJim Saalfeld, Legislative & Human Resources ChairMike Wawee, Jr., Legislative & Human Resources Vice ChairHarold Voorhees, Finance & Physical Resources ChairCarol Hennessey, Finance & Physical Resources Vice Chair & Minority Vice ChairSandi Frost Steensma, Immediate Past ChairMeeting DatesMeets 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 lookonline at www.accesskent.comCommunity Cholesterol ScreeningsTo schedule an appointmentcall (616) 632-7290.17

KENT COUNTY HEADER BOARDS here AND COMMITTEESAGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION BOARD (3 yr term) Term ExpiresTom Antor ................................................................................................ 12/13Carlton Blough ......................................................................................... 12/15Vacant....................................................................................................... 12/14Dennis Heffron ......................................................................................... 12/14Gabe Hudson ............................................................................................ 12/13Suzie Reinbold.......................................................................................... 12/13Michele Van Houten................................................................................. 12/15AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF REGION VIII (1 yr term)Advisory CouncilFrederick Deane, M.D. ............................................................................. 12/13Harold Mast .............................................................................................. 12/13Board of DirectorsCarol Hennessy ........................................................................................ 12/13Albert Page ............................................................................................... 12/13AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING COUNCIL(ACSET) (1 yr term)Candace Chivis......................................................................................... 12/13Dan Koorndyk, Board Chair ................................................by virtue of officeHarold Mast .............................................................................................. 12/13CANVASSERS, BOARD OF (4 yr term)Marie Gowell............................................................................................ 10/15Fredric Overeem....................................................................................... 10/15Esther Turner ............................................................................................ 10/13Jane Uyl .................................................................................................... 10/13Mary Hollinrake, County Clerk........................................... Clerk to the BoardCITY-COUNTY BUILDING AUTHORITY (4 yr term)Daryl Delabbio ......................................................................................... 12/15Charles Ginebaugh ................................................................................... 12/15COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS ADVISORY BOARD (4 yr term)Kevin Belk................................................................................................ 12/15Eva Aguirre Cooper.................................................................................. 12/15Cpt. Randy Demory.................................................................................. 12/16William A. Forsyth................................................................................... 12/15Judge Patricia Gardner ............................................................................. 12/15Kristen Gietzen......................................................................................... 12/16Shawn Harris ............................................................................................ 12/16Judge Donald Johnston............................................................................. 12/14Patrick Lane ............................................................................................. 12/14Judge Jeanine LaVille .............................................................................. 12/16Alecia Lewis............................................................................................. 12/16Christine Tober......................................................................................... 12/14Mike Wawee, Jr........................................................................................ 12/1419

KENT COUNTY BOARDS HEADER AND here COMMITTEES continuedCOMMUNITY HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE (2 yr term) Term ExpiresMishelle Bakewell .................................................................................... 12/13Shatawn Brigham ..................................................................................... 12/14Candace Chivis......................................................................................... 12/14Eula Gaddis, Jr. ....................................................................................... 12/14Denise Garman ......................................................................................... 12/13Ron Koehler.............................................................................................. 12/13Norine Mulvihill....................................................................................... 12/13Lori Pearl-Kraus ....................................................................................... 12/14Savator Selden-Johnson............................................................................ 12/14Shana Shroll.............................................................................................. 12/14Mark Swan................................................................................................ 12/14COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY BOARD (3 yr term)Brian Chisholm .......................................................................................... 3/15Helen Cole-Mickens................................................................................... 3/15Thomas Dooley........................................................................................... 3/16Joel Freeman............................................................................................... 3/16Nelson Grit ................................................................................................. 3/14Harold Mast ................................................................................................ 3/15BriAnne McKee.......................................................................................... 3/16Larry Oberst................................................................................................ 3/14Stan Ponstein .............................................................................................. 3/15Clyde Sims, Jr. ........................................................................................... 3/14Jim Talen .................................................................................................... 3/14William VerHulst ....................................................................................... 3/16CONCEALED WEAPONS LICENSING BOARD (4 yr term)Wallace Duffin........................................................................................... 12/161st Lt. Chris McIntire .....................................................Michigan State PoliceLawrence A. Stelma, Sheriff ................................................by virtue of officeMary Hollinrake, County Clerk........................................... Clerk to the BoardCOORDINATING COMMITTEE ON SAFETY (4 yr term)William A. Forsyth, Prosecuting Attorney...........................by virtue of office1st Lt. Chris McIntire .....................................................Michigan State PoliceJon F. Rice, Road Commission Manager.............................by virtue of officeLawrence A. Stelma, Sheriff ................................................by virtue of officeCOUNTY BUILDING AUTHORITY (3 yr term) .........................................Sean Fitzgerald ......................................................................................... 12/14Ross Leisman............................................................................................ 12/15R. Hudson Miller...................................................................................... 12/15Dennis Mosson ......................................................................................... 12/13Richard J. Rankin ..................................................................................... 12/14COUNTY-TOWNSHIP LIAISON (1 yr term)Jim Saalfeld .............................................................................................. 12/1320

KENT COUNTY BOARDS HEADER AND here COMMITTEES continuedDEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES BOARD (3 yr term) Term ExpiresJerry Kooiman .......................................................................................... 10/13Bruce McCoy............................................................................................ 10/14Thomas Pearce (State Appointment)........................................................ 10/15DRAIN BOARDWilliam Byl, Drain Commissioner.......................................by virtue of officeDan Koorndyk, Board Chair ................................................by virtue of officeHarold Voorhees, Finance Chair ..........................................by virtue of officeELECTION COMMISSION (4 yr term)Mary Hollinrake, County Clerk............................................by virtue of officeJudge David Murkowski, Chief Judge of Probate ...............by virtue of officeKenneth D. Parrish, County Treasurer .................................by virtue of officeEXPERIENCE GRAND RAPIDS BOARD OF DIRECTORSDaryl Delabbio ......................................................................................... 12/13Shana Shroll.............................................................................................. 12/13FIRE COMMISSION (2 yr term)Tom Antor ................................................................................................ 12/14Alex Arends.............................................................................................. 12/14Bonnie Blackledge.................................................................................... 12/14Jennifer Christian...................................................................................... 12/14Dennis Hoemke ........................................................................................ 12/14Mark Rambo............................................................................................. 12/13Mike Wawee, Jr........................................................................................ 12/14FOREIGN TRADE ZONE AUTHORITY BOARD(KENT-OTTAWA-MUSKEGON) (3 yr term)Daryl Delabbio ........................................................................................ 12/15Paul Howland ........................................................................................... 12/13Jim Saalfeld .............................................................................................. 12/14FRIEND OF THE COURT CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (3 yr term)Leah Brinks............................................................................................... 12/13Walter Durham ......................................................................................... 12/14James Kraayeveld..................................................................................... 12/15Scott Nibbelink......................................................................................... 12/15Darlene O’Neal......................................................................................... 12/14Lupe Ramos-Montigny............................................................................. 12/15Chuck Riley .............................................................................................. 12/13Melissa Rincones...................................................................................... 12/14Mark Vermeer........................................................................................... 12/13GERALD R. FORD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BOARD (3 yr term)Birgit Klohs .............................................................................................. 12/15Terri Lynn Land ....................................................................................... 12/1321

KENT COUNTY BOARDS HEADER AND here COMMITTEES continuedTerm ExpiresRoger Morgan........................................................................................... 12/13David Slikkers .......................................................................................... 12/14Richard Vander Molen ............................................................................. 12/15Ted Vonk .................................................................................................. 12/14Floyd Wilson ........................................................................................... 12/14GRAND RAPIDS-KENT COUNTY CONVENTION / ARENA AUTHORITY(4 yr term)Steven Heacock ........................................................................................ 12/14Richard Winn............................................................................................ 12/16GRAND RAPIDS-KENT COUNTY CONVENTION / ARENAAUTHORITY LIAISON COMMITTEE (1 yr term)Gary Rolls................................................................................................. 12/13Shana Shroll.............................................................................................. 12/13Harold Voorhees....................................................................................... 12/13GRAND VALLEY METROPOLITAN COUNCIL (2 yr term)Daryl Delabbio ........................................................................................ 12/13Carol Hennessy........................................................................................ 12/13Jim Saalfeld ............................................................................................. 12/13GRAND VALLEY METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TRANSPORTATIONDIVISION POLICY COMMITTEE (1 yr term)David Bulkowski ...................................................................................... 12/13HOUSING COMMISSION (5 yr term)Cheryl Allen ............................................................................................. 12/14Raymond Dewey ...................................................................................... 12/13Daryl Domke ............................................................................................ 12/16Terri Weekley........................................................................................... 12/17Steve Zinger.............................................................................................. 12/15HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEEAdministrative Health Officer..............................................by virtue of officeFelicia Clay...........................................................................by virtue of officeDaryl Delabbio .....................................................................by virtue of officeLynne Ferrell ........................................................................by virtue of officeSylvia Hopson.......................................................................by virtue of officePaul Ippel..............................................................................by virtue of officeKevin Konarska ....................................................................by virtue of officeDan Koorndyk, Board Chair ................................................by virtue of officeNancy Marshall ...................................................................by virtue of officeBruce McCoy........................................................................by virtue of officeJack Roedema.......................................................................by virtue of officeDavid Schroeder ...................................................................by virtue of officeSavator Selden-Johnson........................................................by virtue of officeShana Shroll..........................................................................by virtue of office22

KENT COUNTY BOARD HEADER COMMITTEES here continuedTerm ExpiresJacob Maas............................................................................by virtue of officeNancy Marshall.....................................................................by virtue of officeTeresa Neal...........................................................................by virtue of officeMaureen Noe ............................................................................................ 12/13Julie Ridenour........................................................................................... 12/14Savator Selden-Johnson........................................................by virtue of officeDiana Sieger ............................................................................................. 12/13Justin Swan............................................................................................... 12/13Patti Warmington...................................................................................... 12/15Gregory Warsen........................................................................................ 12/14Vacant....................................................................................................... 12/13KENT DISTRICT LIBRARY BOARD (4 yr term)Carol Simpson ...............................Region 1............................................ 12/14Scott Garrison................................Region 2............................................ 12/15Sarah (Penny) Weller ....................Region 3............................................ 12/16Charles Myers................................Region 4............................................ 12/13Charles Fry ....................................Region 5............................................ 12/14Shirley Bruursema .........................Region 6............................................ 12/15Scott Ellison...................................Region 7............................................ 12/16Vickie Hoekstra .............................Region 8............................................ 12/13KENT HOSPITAL FINANCE AUTHORITY (3 yr term)City RepresentativesScott Buhrer.............................................................................................. 12/15W. Ford Kieft III ...................................................................................... 12/15H. Edward Paul......................................................................................... 12/13Sally Vander Ploeg................................................................................... 12/16County RepresentativesRichard Fabiano........................................................................................ 12/15Hattie Patterson......................................................................................... 12/15Jim Saalfeld .............................................................................................. 12/14Robert White............................................................................................. 12/13LAND BANK AUTHORITY (2 yr term)Rosalyn Bliss ............................................................................................ 12/13Sharon Brinks ........................................................................................... 12/14Kenneth D. Parrish, Treasurer..............................................by virtue of officeStan Ponstein ........................................................................................... 12/14Audrey Weiss ........................................................................................... 12/13MILLENNIUM PARK ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY REVIEWBOARD (3 yr term)David Custer............................................................................................. 12/15Kim DeStigter........................................................................................... 12/14Peter Secchia ........................................................................................... 12/14Francisco Vega ......................................................................................... 12/1324

KENT COUNTY BOARDS HEADER AND here COMMITTEES continuedTerm ExpiresHarold Voorhees...................................................................by virtue of officeMike Wawee, Jr. ....................................................................................... 12/15OFFICERS COMPENSATION COMMISSION (4 yr term)John Buchan ............................................................................................ 12/13Amy Freeburg........................................................................................... 12/16Joseph Gavan............................................................................................ 12/15Michelle McCloud.................................................................................... 12/16Dave Powers............................................................................................. 12/13Tom TerMaat............................................................................................ 12/14Carl VerBeek ............................................................................................ 12/14PENSION BOARD (3 yr term)Kevin Bramble.......................................................................................... 12/15Melanie Grooters ...................................................................................... 12/13Stan Ponstein ............................................................................................ 12/13David Reglin............................................................................................. 12/13Jim Saalfeld ............................................................................................. 12/14William Walker ........................................................................................ 12/13Adam Waskelis......................................................................................... 12/14PLAT BOARDMary Hollinrake, County Clerk............................................by virtue of officeDan Koorndyk, Board Chair ................................................by virtue of officeKenneth D. Parrish, County Treasurer .................................by virtue of officePUBLIC WORKS BOARD (3 yr term)David Bulkowski ..................................................................................... 12/14William Byl, Drain Commissioner.................................................. Ex-OfficioDave Groenleer........................................................................................ 12/13Gary Rolls................................................................................................ 12/14Shana Shroll ............................................................................................ 12/13Richard Vander Molen ........................................................................... 12/15Ted Vonk ................................................................................................. 12/13ROAD COMMISSION (6 yr term)Dave Groenleer ....................................................................................... 12/16Patrick Malone......................................................................................... 12/18Mark Rambo............................................................................................ 12/17William Stellin......................................................................................... 12/13Fritz Wahlfield......................................................................................... 12/14SENIOR MILLAGE REVIEW COMMITTEE (1 yr term)Harold Mast ............................................................................................. 12/13Nate Vriesman ......................................................................................... 12/1325

KENT COUNTY BOARDS HEADER AND here COMMITTEES continuedSINKING FUND COMMISSIONTerm ExpiresMary Hollinrake, County Clerk........................................... by virtue of officeDan Koorndyk, Board Chair ............................................... by virtue of officeKenneth D. Parrish, County Treasurer ................................ by virtue of officeHarold Voorhees, Finance Chair ......................................... by virtue of officeSMARTZONE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY (3 yr term)Mary Swanson .......................................................................................... 12/13SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLANNING COMMITTEERuss Boersma .......................................................................................... 12/14Nick Carlson............................................................................................ 12/14Scott Downer ........................................................................................... 12/14Randy Dozeman ...................................................................................... 12/14Terrance Hartman.................................................................................... 12/14James Hurt .............................................................................................. 12/14Nadine Klein............................................................................................ 12/14Tom Mahoney.......................................................................................... 12/14Catherine Mueller.................................................................................... 12/14Nicholas Occhipinti ................................................................................. 12/14Shana Shroll ............................................................................................ 12/14John Van Tholen...................................................................................... 12/14Audrey Weiss .......................................................................................... 12/14THE RIGHT PLACE, INC. (1 yr term)Daryl Delabbio ........................................................................................ 12/13VEBA TRUST BOARD (1 yr term)Michelle Balcom .................................................................................... 12/13Matthew VanZetten ................................................................................. 12/13VETERANS’ AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (4 yr term)Fred Chambers......................................................................................... 12/14Mary Johnson .......................................................................................... 12/13Harold Mast ............................................................................................. 12/16Edward Perdue ........................................................................................ 12/14Paul Potter................................................................................................ 12/13WEST MICHIGAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP BOARDMary Swanson ......................................................................................... 12/13Citizen InvolvementIf you are interested in becoming a part of your countygovernment, consider serving on one of theboards and commissions listed above, Please contactthe Board of Commissioners Office at(616) 632-7580 for an application, or visitwww.accesskent.com26

CITY HEADER OFFICES hereCEDAR SPRINGS66 South Main St Telephone: (616) 696-1330PO Box 310 Fax: (616) 696-0202Cedar Springs, MI 49319www.cityofcedarsprings.orgMeetings: second Thursday at 7:00 pmOffice Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pmMayor....................................................................................... Robert TruesdaleManager ...........................................................................................Thad TaylorClerk.............................................................................................Linda BranyanTreasurer/Finance Director........................................................Karen MushongPolice Chief.....................................................................................Roger ParentFire Chief ........................................................................................ Marty FraserDPW Superintendent ..................................................................Tom StressmanAssessor ....................................................................................... Debbie RashidCity Attorney .................................................................................. Jeff SluggettBuilding, Electrical, & Plumbing Inspections.... Professional Code InspectionsHomeMayor Robert Truesdale...................................................................696-3991Council MembersKen Benham .....................................................................................696-4918Ashley Bremmer...............................................................................862-2983Pamela Conley ..................................................................................696-5320Mark Fankhauser...............................................................................915-4646Patricia Troost...... ............................................................................635-1196Charlie Watson... ..............................................................................696-2214What’s the hurry?Slow down. Drink less.RethinkDrinks.comThis project is brought to you in partnership with Network 180 and supported by a grant from the BehavioralHealth and Departmental Disabilities Administration/Bureau of Substance Abuse & Addiction Services.27

CITY OFFICES continuedEAST GRAND RAPIDS750 Lakeside Dr SE Telephone: (616) 949-2110East Grand Rapids, MI 49506 Fax: (616) 940-4884www.eastgr.orgMeetings: first & third Mondays at 6:00 pmOffice Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pmMayor........................................................................................Amna SeiboldCity Manager .......................................................................... Brian DonovanFinance Director ...................................................................................VacantCity Clerk.................................................................................. Karen BrowerAssessor .......................................................................................Vicki MesikDirector of Parks and Recreation. ..................................................Fred BunnPublic Safety Director................................................................. Mark HeraldPublic Safety Captain ................................................................. Charles LarkPublic Safety Captain ............................................................. Brian WilliamsPublic Works Director .....................................................................Ken FeldtPublic Works Superintendent ................................................Jim StenhouwerHomeBusinessMayor Amna Seibold............................................975-1861.................949-2110City CommissionersFirst Ward Bill Graham .......................... 940-1567................ 975-0570Phil Skaggs........................... 956-6732................ 446-2280Second Ward Paul Goebel .......................... 204-9933................ 204-9933Cindy Johnson ...................... 245-0386Third Ward Jeff Dills ............................... 248-0199................ 456-5552Brian Miller .......................... 821-2618http://www.wmtakebackmeds.org/28

CITY OFFICES continuedGRAND RAPIDS300 Monroe Ave NW Telephone: (616) 456-3000Grand Rapids, MI 49503www.grcity.usMeetings: twice a month on TuesdayOffice Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pmPhone FaxMayor........................................George K. Heartwell.... 456-3168 456-3111City Manager ............................Greg Sundstrom .......... 456-3166 456-3111Deputy City Manager ...............Eric DeLong................. 456-3119 456-3111Chief Financial Officer.............Scott Buhrer ................ 456-3950 456-4655Assistant to City Manager ........Tom Almonte............... 456-3183 456-3111Assessor ....................................Scott Engerson ............. 456-3081 456-4608Attorney ....................................Catherine M. Mish....... 456-3181 456-4569Clerk..........................................Lauri S. Parks............... 456-3010 456-4607Administrative ServicesManaging Director............Mari Beth Jelks............ 456-3176 456-3728City Engineer ............................Mark DeClercq ............ 456-3060 456-3828Community ServicesManaging Director ...........Connie Bohatch ........... 456-3677 456-4619Comptroller..................................................................... 456-3189 456-3454Economic Development Dir .....Kara Wood................... 456-3431 456-4568Enterprise ServicesManaging Director ...........Pamela Ritsema ........... 456-3290 456-4322Facilities & FleetManaging Director ...........Gary Reimer ................ 456-3644 456-3871Fire Chief ..................................Laura Knapp ................ 456-3900 456-3898Human Resources Director.......Mari Beth Jelks............ 456-3176 456-3728Income Tax ExaminationSupervisor.........................John Schaut.................. 456-3823 456-4540Information TechnologyDirector.............................Paul Klimas ................. 456-3069 456-3448Library Director ........................Marcia Warner ............. 988-5402 988-5429Planning Director......................Suzanne Schulz............ 456-3031 456-4322Police Chief...............................Kevin Belk .................. 456-3364 456-3406Public Housing Director ...........Carlos Sanchez............. 235-2600 235-2660Public Services Director........... James Hurt ................... 456-3312 456-4561Treasurer ...................................Albert Mooney............. 456-3020 456-3413Water System Manager.............Joellen Thompson..........................456-4238Home BusinessMayor George K. Heartwell .................................................................456-3168City CommissionersFirst Ward Dave Shaffer..................................... 729-4732 456-3855Walt Gutowski.................................. 453-1938 456-3856Second WardRosalynn Bliss.....................................................456-3858Ruth Kelly ...........................................................456-3859Third Ward Elias Lumpkins................................. 243-5395 456-3857James B. White................................. 452-2734 456-386029

CITY OFFICES continuedGRANDVILLE3195 Wilson Ave SW Telephone: (616) 531-3030Grandville, MI 49418 Fax: (616) 530-4984Meetings: second & fourth Mondays at 7:00 pmOffice Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pmMayor.....................................James R. Buck ..................................530-4983Manager .................................Ken Krombeen..................................530-4983Assistant Manager..................Matthew Butts...................................530-4983Clerk.......................................Mary Meines.....................................530-4976Treasurer/Finance Director....Tammy Hopman ...............................530-4970Assessor .................................Jim Uyl..............................................530-4979Attorney .................................Randall KrakerBuilding, Mechanical,Electrical Inspector ...........Professional Code Inspections..........667-8803Fire Chief ...............................Michael May.....................................530-6211Police Chief............................Dan Steere.........................................538-6110Public Works Director ...........Ronald Carr.......................................538-1990Clean Water PlantSuperintendent...................Todd Wibright...................................457-0720Home BusinessMayor James R. Buck........................................................538-5788 530-4983Council MembersRandal Gelderloos..........................................................890-4951Steve Kauffman .............................................................530-0947Steve Maas.....................................................................534-7077 249-9293Joshua Meringa..............................................................531-6428Carol Pettijohn ...............................................................531-3517Dick Richards ................................................................532-8911DID YOU KNOW...Over 82% of children ages 19 months to 35 months inKent County are fully immunized.30

CITY OFFICES continuedKENTWOOD4900 Breton Ave SE, PO Box 8848 Telephone: (616) 698-9610Kentwood, MI 49518-8848 Fax: (616) 656-5293Meetings: first & third Tuesdays at 7:00 pmOffice Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pmFaxMayor.......................................... Richard Clanton ....... 554-0771 554-0818Clerk............................................Dan Kasunic .............. 554-0730 656-5293Treasurer..................................... Jan Hollinrake ........... 554-0763 554-0796Deputy Administrator ................. Richard Houtteman ... 554-0770 554-0818District Judge .............................. William G. Kelly....... 554-0717 698-8199Court Administrator/Magistrate.. Deborah Clanton ....... 554-0715 698-8199City Attorney .............................. Jeffrey Sluggett .........956-9340Assessor ...................................... Deborah K. Ring ....... 554-0727 554-0796Finance Officer ........................... Thomas Chase. .......... 554-0766 656-5288Fire Chief .................................... Brent Looman............ 554-0801 554-0799Community Development........... Terry Schweitzer ....... 554-0710 656-5292Personnel Director ...................... Lisa Sonego............... 554-0732 554-0818Public Works Director/Eng......... Ron Woods................ 554-0824 698-7118Fire Assistant .............................. Nancy Shane.............. 554-0803 554-0799Recreation Director..................... Charlie Ziesemer ....... 656-5279 656-5282Police Chief................................. Thomas Hillen........... 656-6500 656-6509Probation Director....................... Lynn Smith................ 554-0721 698-8199Home BusinessMayor Richard Clanton ........................................... 455-5257............554-0771City CommissionersFirst Ward Robert Coughlin....................... 437-2982Laurie Sheldon......................... 334-5414Second Ward Michael W. Brown................... 698-2532Maurice Groce ......................... 281-4981At-Large Betsy Artz. ............................... 260-0181Sharon Brinks........................... 656-1090DID YOU KNOW...The Health Department reaches thousands of youthin Kent County with Life Skills Training, an evidencebasedsubstance abuse prevention program.31

CITY OFFICES continuedLOWELL301 East Main St Telephone: (616) 897-8457Lowell, MI 49331 Fax: (616) 897-4085www.ci.lowell.mi.usMeetings: first & third Mondays at 7:00 pmOffice Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pmMayor ...................................................................................... James HodgesManager.......................................................................................Mark HoweClerk ...................................................................................Betty R. MorlockAssessor........................................................................................ Jeff RashidBuilding Inspector .............................................Cascade Inspection ServicesTreasurer..............................................................................Suzanne M. OlinAttorney..................................................................................Richard WendtPolice Chief ...............................................................................Barry GetzenFire Chief...................................................................................Frank MartinPublic Works Director........................................................Daniel DesJardenLight & Power Superintendent.................................................... Greg PierceWastewater Plant Superintendent...............................................Mark MundtWater Treatment Plant Superintendent .............................. Brian VanVeelenHome BusinessJames Hodges..............................................................897-6894 .... 897-6894Council MembersSharon Ellison........................................................897-5314Jim Hall..................................................................897-6033Andrew Schrauben ................................................897-0911Rev. Chris Schwab ................................................987-3131DID YOU KNOW...The Animal Shelter saved 981 cats in 2012: 318adoptions, 619 transferred to agency partners,and 44 returns to owners.32

CITY OFFICES continuedROCKFORD7 South Monroe St - PO Box 561 Telephone: (616) 866-1537Rockford, MI 49341 Fax: (616) 866-6406Meetings: second Monday at 7:00 pmOffice Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pmMayor............................................................................................Brien DewsCity Manager ......................................................................Michael F. YoungCity Clerk............................................................................ Christine BedfordAssessor ........................................................................................Tom DoaneTreasurer ......................................................................................Kim McKayFinance Director ...................................................................... Linda LehmanFire Marshall..............................................................................Michael ReusPublic Safety Chief....................................................................... Dave JonesPublic Services Director ............................................................ Jamie DaviesBuilding, Mechanical,Electrical Inspector.................................... Professional Code InspectionsDPS Supervisor.........................................................................Dennis BrinksCity Attorney .......................................................................... Richard WendtHomeMayor Brien Dews.....................................863-8463Council MembersTammy Bergstrom .................................866-2314Jerry Coon..............................................866-4704Steve Jazwiec.........................................866-4739Gail Mancewicz .....................................863-9545DID YOU KNOW…Kent County operates three recycling drop-off sites:North Kent Transfer Station2908 Ten Mile Rd., Rockford (M-Sat 7:30 AM - 5 PM)Kentwood Recycling Center5068 Breton (N of 52nd St), Kentwood (M-Fri 7:30 AM - 4 PM)Recycling & Education Center977 Wealthy SW, Grand Rapids (M-Fri 7:30 AM - 4 PM)Recycling questions or more information on servicesis available through the Department of Public Works at(616) 336-2570.Thank You for Recycling!33

CITY OFFICES continuedWALKER4243 Remembrance Rd NW Telephone: (616) 453-6311Walker, MI 49534 Fax: (616) 791-6881Meetings: second & fourth Mondays at 6:30 pmOffice Hours: Monday – Thursday, 7:30 am - 5:00 pm; Friday 7:30 am - 11:30 amMayor ...............................................Barb Holt ................................634-0916Clerk .................................................Sarah J. Bydalek .....................791-6865Manager............................................Cathy VanderMeulen..............791-6859Assistant Manager............................Darrel Schmalzel ....................791-6787Planner..............................................Frank Wash.............................791-6850Treasurer...........................................Daniel Devries ........................791-6852Finance Director...............................Cindy Lewis............................791-6799Attorney............................................Jeffrey SluggettAssessor............................................Kelly Smith.............................791-6863Deputy Director of Fire Services .....Bob Walker.............................791-6786Director of Public Safety..................Catherine Garcia-Lindstrom...791-6800Public Works Director......................Mark Koning...........................791-6868Engineer............................................Scott Conners..........................791-679259th District Judge ...........................Peter Versluis..........................453-5765Librarian ...........................................Chris Loman ...........................647-3970HomeBusinessMayor Barb Holt................................................... 551-0935................634-0916City CommissionersFirst Ward Dan Kent ..........................745-9164Al Parent ..........................262-1204Second Ward Charles Deschaine............885-3496Gary Carey, Jr..................292-1715Third Ward Mark Huizenga.................334-4885Cynthia Stek.....................791-9381DID YOU KNOW...Frequent handwashing using soap and34

CITY OFFICES continuedWYOMING1155 - 28th St SW - PO Box 905 Telephone: (616) 530-7226Wyoming, MI 49509-0905 Fax: (616) 530-3178Meetings: Regular Council – first & third Mondays at 7:00 pmOffice Hours: Monday – Thursday, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm; closed FridayFaxMayor.................................Jack Poll.........................530-7227 .......530-3178Manager .............................Curtis Holt......................530-7265 .......530-3178City Clerk...........................Heidi A. Isakson ............530-7296 .......530-7200City Attorney .....................Jack Sluiter.....................531-5080 .......531-5811Director of Finance............Tim Smith ......................530-3170 .......261-3540Treasurer ............................Andrea Boot...................530-7280 .......530-3177Assessor .............................Eugene Vogan................530-7231 .......261-7108Parks/Recreation Dir..........Rebecca Rynbrandt........261-3520 .......249-3400Dir. of Public Works..........William Dooley..............530-7260 .......249-3487City Planner. ......................Tim Cochran ..................530-7259 .......249-3442Human Services Dir...........Kimberly Oostindie……530-3539……261-7103Public Utilities ...................William Dooley..............261-3550 .......261-3590Police Chief .......................James Carmody..............530-7312 .......249-3403Fire Chief ...........................Robert Austin.................530-7250 .......249-3435Mayor Jack Poll.…………………………………....…530-7227Council MembersFirst WardWilliam VerHulst...........538-6311Second WardRichard Pastoor..............245-9612Third WardJoanne Voorhees............534-1876At-Large Sam Bolt ........................534-0017Dan Burrill .....................292-3876Kent Vanderwood..........551-2156DID YOU KNOW...The Kent County Health Department delivered 4,67035

TOWNSHIP OFFICESADA TOWNSHIP7330 Thornapple River Dr SE Telephone: (616) 676-9191PO Box 370 Fax: (616) 676-5870Ada, MI 49301www.adatownshipmi.comMeetings: second & fourth Mondays at 7:30 pmOffice Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pmSupervisorClerkTreasurerTrusteesGeorge Haga ........................................... 676-9191 ext. 50(B)ghaga@adatownshipmi.comSusan Burton........................................... 676-9191 ext. 21(B)sburton@adatownshipmi.comNorm Rhoades ........................................ 676-9191 ext. 23(B)nrhoades@adatownshipmi.comCatherine Jacobs ................................................ 682-5574 (B)cjacobs@adatownshipmi.comPaul LeBlanc...................................................... 336-7750 (B)pleblanc@adatownshipmi.comBob Proos...........................................................682-4720 (H)rproos@adatownshipmi.comJacqueline Smith................................................676-2689 (H)jsmith@adatownshipmi.comALGOMA TOWNSHIP10531 Algoma Ave Telephone: (616) 866-1583Rockford, MI 49341 Fax: (616) 866-3832Clerk Fax: (616) 866-4968Meetings: second Tuesday at 7:00 pmOffice Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pmSupervisorClerkTreasurerTrusteesDennis Hoemke................................................... 866-1583(B)supervisor@algomatwp.orgJudy A. Bigney ................................................... 866-1583(B)clerk@algomatwp.orgDeborah Ellenwood ............................................ 866-1583(B)treasurer@algomatwp.orgWayne Bigney.....................................................696-0493(H)Nancy Clary ........................................................696-3294(H)nclary@algomatwp.orgGordon Pickerd...................................................866-9055(H)gpickerd@algomatwp.orgJames Powell.......................................................866-4693(H)jpowell@algomatwp.org36

TOWNSHIP OFFICES continuedALPINE TOWNSHIP5255 Alpine Ave NW Telephone: (616) 784-1262Comstock Park, MI 49321-9768 Fax: (616) 784-1234www.alpinetwp.orgMeetings: third Monday at 7:30 pmOffice Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pmSupervisorClerkTreasurerTrusteesAlex Arends ........................... 784-1890(H) ..... 784-1262 (B)a.arends@alpinetwp.org..........................................ext. 102Jean Wahlfield ....................... 784-9667(H) ..... 784-1262 (B)j.wahlfield@alpinetwp.org......................................ext. 101Jim Townsend........................ 460-5904(C) ..... 784-1262 (B)j.townsend@alpinetwp.org .....................................ext. 104Ron Cordes ............................ 887-3856(H)Jim May ................................. 299-4858(H)William J. Schweitzer............ 887-7443(H)Mike Wahlfield...................... 784-9667(H)BOWNE TOWNSHIP8240 Alden Nash Telephone: (616) 868-6846PO Box 35 Fax: (616) 868-0110Alto, MI 49302-0035Meetings: third Monday at 7:30 pmOffice Hours: Wednesday & Thursday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pmFriday, 9:00 am - 12:00 noonSupervisorClerkTreasurerTrusteesChristian Wenger ................................................ 893-4019(C)Sandra L. Kowalczyk..........................................868-6100(H)Tammi L. Wingeier ............................................868-6846(H)David Fuss ..........................................................868-7318(H)Michael Hoebeke……………………………….293-5670(C)BYRON TOWNSHIP8085 Byron Center Ave. SW Telephone: (616) 878-9066Byron Center, MI 49315 Fax: (616) 878-3980www.byrontownship.orgMeetings: second & fourth Mondays at 7:00 pmOffice Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pmSupervisorClerkTreasurerTrusteesAudrey 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)37

TOWNSHIP OFFICES continuedCALEDONIA CHARTER TOWNSHIP8196 Broadmoor Ave Telephone: (616) 891-0070Caledonia, MI 49316 Fax: (616) 891-0430Meetings: first & third Wednesdays at 7:00 pmOffice Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pmFriday, 8:00 am - NoonSupervisorClerkTreasurerTrusteesBryan Harrison.................................................... 318-8216(C)Jennifer Christian....................................... .........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 TOWNSHIP6878 Belding Rd Telephone: (616) 874-6966Rockford, MI 49341 Fax: (616) 874-8940Meetings: second & fourth Mondays at 7:00 pmOffice Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pmSupervisor Steve Grimm....................................................... 822-6895(C)sgrimm@cannontwp.orgClerk Bonnie Shupe Blackledge .................................. 204-0085(C)bonnies@cannontwp.orgTreasurer Dick Davies ........................................................ 874-6966(B)Trustees Deb Diepenhorst...................... 446-9466(C) 874-3395(H)Diane Jones.........................................................874-8740(H)Rob McBrien ......................................................874-6670(H)Tim Nelson......................................................... 856-3009(C)CASCADE CHARTER TOWNSHIP2865 Thornhills SE Telephone: (616) 949-1500Grand Rapids, MI 49546-7192 Fax: (616) 949-3918www.cascadetwp.comMeetings: second & fourth Wednesdays at 7:00 pmOffice Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pmSupervisorClerkTreasurerTrusteesRobert Beahan..................................................... 956-2282(B)Ronald H. Goodyke ............................................ 949-1500(B)Ken Peirce........................................................... 949-6944(B)Cynthia Janes ...................................................... 574-8515(B)Fred Goldberg..................................................... 632-8010(B)Jim Koessel......................................................... 583-9680(B)Jack Lewis .........................................................949-8124(H)38

TOWNSHIP OFFICES continuedCOURTLAND TOWNSHIP7450 - 14 Mile Rd NE Telephone: (616) 866-0622Rockford, MI 49341 Fax: (616) 866-3451www.courtlandtwp.orgMeetings: first Wednesday at 7:00 pmOffice Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pmClosed FridaySupervisorClerkTreasurerTrusteesCharles Porter .....................................................874-8237(H)Marilynn J. Crosby .............................................866-4086(H)Jerry Davis ..........................................................866-2791(H)Mary Ann Andersen ...........................................874-6027(H)Colleen Brown ....................................................866-0665(H)Mike Krygier....................................................... 874-5011(H)Kimberly McIntyre ............................................. 866-3340(H)GAINES CHARTER TOWNSHIP8555 Kalamazoo Ave SE Telephone: (616) 698-6640Caledonia, MI 49316 Fax: (616) 698-2490www.gainestownship.orgMeetings: second Monday at 7:00 pmOffice Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pmSupervisorClerkTreasurerTrusteesDon 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 TOWNSHIP1836 East Beltline NE Telephone: (616) 361-7391Grand Rapids, MI 49525 Fax: (616) 361-6620www.grandrapidstwp.orgMeetings: first & third Tuesdays at 7:00 pmOffice Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pmSupervisorClerkTreasurerTrusteesMichael J. DeVries ............................................. 855-5802(B)mdevries@grandrapidstwp.orgEdward J. Robinette............................................ 855-5804(B)erobinette@grandrapidstwp.orgChris Afendoulis................................................. 361-7391(B)cafendoulis@grandrapidstwp.org ext 226Rusty C. Merchant.............................................. 361-7391(B)Robert W. Roth................................................... 361-7391(B)David A. Van Dyke ............................................ 361-7391(B)Lee VanPopering ................................................ 361-7391(B)39

TOWNSHIP OFFICES continuedGRATTAN TOWNSHIP12050 Old Belding Rd Telephone: (616) 691-8450Belding, MI 48809 Fax: (616) 691-8804Meetings: second & fourth Mondays at 7:00 pmOffice Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Closed FridaySupervisorClerkTreasurerTrusteesFranklin J. Force .................................................691-6504(H)Kessie Brummel..................................................540-4146(H)Sabrina Freeman .................................................691-7866(H)Dennis Heffron ...................................................794-3055(H)Paul Knoerl .........................................................874-5738(H)LOWELL CHARTER TOWNSHIP2910 Alden Nash SE Telephone: (616) 897-7600Lowell, MI 49331 Fax: (616) 897-6482www.twp.lowell.mi.usMeetings: third Monday at 7:00 pmOffice Hours: Monday, Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Thursday 9:00 am – 1 pmClosed Wednesday & FridaySupervisorClerkTreasurerTrusteesJerry 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 TOWNSHIP2 Maple St Telephone: (616) 636-5332PO Box 109 Fax: (616) 636-4452Sand Lake, MI 49343www.nelsontownship.orgMeetings: second Tuesday at 7:00 pmOffice Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Closed FridaySupervisorClerkTreasurerTrusteesThomas R. Noreen..............................................696-5186(H)supervisor@nelsontownship.orgLaura Hoffman ...................................................696-1097(H)clerk@nelsontownship.orgKaty Austin.........................................................696-0569(H)treasurer@nelsontownship.orgGlen Armstrong..................................................696-0256(H)Maureen Mahoney..............................................696-3803(H)maureen026@yahoo.com40

TOWNSHIP OFFICES continuedOAKFIELD TOWNSHIP10300 - 14 Mile Rd Telephone: (616) 754-5679Rockford, MI 49341 Fax: (616) 754-0989www.oakfieldtwp.orgMeetings: second Tuesday at 7:30 pmOffice Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8:00 am - NoonWednesday, 8:00 am – Noon, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pmSupervisorClerkTreasurerTrusteesWilliam G. Dean.................................................884-8500(H)Brooke Mauric ....................................................490-9156(H)clerk@oakfieldtwp.orgLarry Parker ........................................................754-6411(H)treasurer@oakfieldtwp.orgRoger Mason.......................................................225-9894(H)Bryan Porter........................................................292-3083(H)Ken Rittersdorf ...................................................691-8842(H)Chad Sowerby.....................................................862-6860(H)PLAINFIELD CHARTER TOWNSHIP6161 Belmont Ave NE Telephone: (616) 364-8466Belmont, MI 49306-9609 Fax: (616) 364-6537Meetings: first & third Mondays at 7:00 pmOffice Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am - 4:30 pmSupervisorClerkTreasurerTrusteesManagerJay D. Spencer .................................................... 364-8466(B)jay@plainfieldspencer.comext.143Scott Harvey ....................................................... 364-8466(B)harveys@plainfieldchartertwp.orgext.116William F. Brinkman.......................................... 364-8466(B)treasurer@plainfieldchartertwp.orgext.112David Grant .......................................................433-3333(H)grantd@plainfieldchartertwp.orgVictor M. Matthews............................................887-1978(H)vic@pathways.netDale Pomeroy .....................................................361-6554(H)dajapom@aol.comJonathan Rathbun................................................514-8414(H)trustee@jonrathbunRobert C. Homan................................................ 364-8466(B)homan@plainfieldchartertwp.orgext.115RECYCLING HELPS EVERYONEPlease participate in recycling programs andREDUCE, REUSE & RECYCLE41

TOWNSHIP OFFICES continuedSOLON TOWNSHIP2305 - 19 Mile Rd Telephone: (616) 696-1718Cedar Springs, MI 49319 Fax: (616) 696-3970Meetings: second Tuesday at 7:30 pmwww.solontwp.orgOffice Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; closed FridaySupervisorClerkTreasurerTrusteesRobert Ellick....................................................... 696-1718(B)supervisor@solontwp.orgMary Lou Poulsen............................................... 696-1718(B)clerk@solontwp.orgHeather Zenker ................................................... 696-1718(B)treasurer@solontwp.orgV. Fred Gunnell ..................................................696-2921(H)John W. Rideout .................................................696-3398(H)SPARTA TOWNSHIP160 East Division Telephone: (616) 887-8863Sparta, MI 49345 Fax: (616) 887-3823Meetings: second Thursday at 7:00 pmwww.sparta-township.comOffice Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pmWednesday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm; closed FridaySupervisorClerkTreasurerTrusteesDale 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 TOWNSHIP14960 Meddler Ave Telephone:(616) 984-0035Gowen, MI 49326 Fax: (616) 984-2207www.spencertwp.orgMeetings: third Tuesday at 7:30 pmOffice Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 am - 12:30 pm / 2:00 pm - 5:00 pmWednesday, 8:30 am - 12:00 noonClosed Monday & FridaySupervisorClerkTreasurerTrusteesJeff 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)42

TOWNSHIP OFFICES continuedTYRONE TOWNSHIP28 E. Muskegon Telephone: (616) 678-4779PO Box 275 Fax: (616) 678-5513Kent City, MI 49330-0275www.tyronetownship.orgMeetings: second Tuesday at 7:30 pmOffice Hours: Monday, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm,Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm,Wednesday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; closed FridaySupervisorClerkTreasurerTrusteesDennis 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 TOWNSHIP10381 Bailey Drive Telephone: (616) 897-5671PO Box 208 Fax: (616) 897-5674Lowell, MI 49331-0208E-mail: info@vergennestwp.orgwww.vergennestwp.orgMeetings: third Monday at 7:00 pmOffice Hours: Monday&Wednesday 9:00 am - 3:00 pmThursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Closed Tuesday & FridaySupervisorClerkTreasurerTrusteesTim Wittenbach ..................................................897-7059(H)Mari Stone...........................................................897-5709(H)Jean Hoffman......................................................897-5439(H)Allan Baird..........................................................897-9081(H)Rick Gillett..........................................................676-1443(H)Election Dates2013February 26 May 7August 6 November 52014February 25 May 6August 5 November 443

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OFFICESCALEDONIA250 S. Maple Telephone: (616) 891-9384Caledonia, MI 49316 Fax: (616) 891-9730Meetings: second Monday at 7:00 pmE-mail:Office Hours: Monday – Thursday vilofcal@villageofcaledonia.org8:30 am - 3:30 pmVillage Manager ............................................................................ Sandra AyersPresident.........................................................................................Glenn GilbertClerk............................................................................................... Sandra AyersTreasurer ......................................................................................Julie WangerinTrustees Dan Erskine Tim OverholtTodd Grinage Danise ReganKaren Hahn Gary SchollCASNOVIA141 North Main Telephone: (616) 675-4780PO Box 36 Fax: (616) 675-4780Casnovia, MI 49318www.casnoviavillage.orgMeetings: second Monday at 7:00 pmOffice Hours: Tuesday – Thursday, 9:00 am - Noon; closed Monday & FridayPresident............................................................................................Rand KahrsClerk................................................................................ Desiree’ KolenbranderTreasurer ...............................................................................................Lois BullTrustees Dennis DeVos Keith GoodwinPatricia Moyer Elizabeth OlsonHelen SandsKENT CITY83 Spring St Telephone: (616) 678-7232PO Box 296 Fax: (616) 678-4256Kent City, MI 49330www.kentcitymi.orgvkc.clerk@kentcitymi.orgMeetings: second Thursday at 7:00 pmOffice Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm; closed FridayPresident........................................................................................ John PetruskaClerk................................................................................................ Mary PortellTreasurer ..........................................................................................Paula SnoapTrustees Merry Barron Jill KrikkeErik BitelyTom PieperSteven T. Buckner Rood Vaughan44

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OFFICES continuedSAND LAKEMunicipal Building Telephone: (616) 636-88542 East Maple Fax: (616) 636-4564Sand Lake, MI 49343 Police Dept: (616) 636-8802Meeting: third Monday at 7:00 pm Fax: (616) 636-8802Office Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm; closed FridayPresident...........................................................................................Kirk ThielkeClerk................................................................................................Judy HowardTreasurer ...................................................................................... Brenda ArnoldFire Chief .....................................................................................Ed HoltzlanderInterim Police Chief.......................................................................... David PriceAssessor ..................................................................................Jason RosenzweigLibrary Dir. .............................................................................Glenda MiddletonTrustees David Dewey Billi Jo ThielkeDuncan Rogers Roger TowsleyCarol Simpson Jim WardSPARTA156 East Division St Telephone: (616) 887-8251Sparta, MI 49345 Fax: (616) 887-1114Meetings: second Monday at 7:00 pmOffice Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pmPresident..............................................................................Leonard R. Meyer IIClerk................................................................................................Greta HeugelTreasurer ............................................................................... Sharon J. DeLangeManager ..........................................................................................Martin SuperFinance Director ................................................................... Sharon J. DeLangePolice Chief......................................................................... Andrew MilanowskiBuilding Inspector...................................................................... Casey PattersonFire Chief ...........................................................................................Jerry BolenCouncil Kristi Dougan Gary MoodyPaul HibbardBill TaylorBonnie Koehn Robert WhalenDID YOU KNOW...The Health Department issued more than 600temporary licenses for food vendors in 2012.45

CENSUS POPULATION 2000Cities 1980 1990 2000 2010Cedar Springs..........................2,615 ............... 2,600.............3,112 ............3,509East Grand Rapids ..................10,914 ............. 10,807...........10,764 ..........10,694Grand Rapids ..........................181,843 ........... 189,126.........197,800 ........188,040Grandville ...............................12,412 ............. 15,624...........16,263 ..........15,378Kentwood................................30,438 ............. 37,826...........45,255. .........48,707Lowell .....................................3,707 ............... 3,983.............4,013 ............3,783Rockford .................................3,324 ............... 3,750.............4,626 ............5,719Walker.....................................15,088 ............. 17,279...........21,842 ..........23,537Wyoming.................................59,616 ............. 63,891...........69,368 ..........72,125TownshipsAda..........................................6,472 ............... 7,578.............9,882 ............13,142Algoma....................................4,411 ............... 5,496.............7,596 ............9,932Alpine......................................8,934 ............... 9,863.............13,976 ..........13,336Bowne .....................................1,719 ............... 1,907.............2,743 ............3,084Byron.......................................10,104 ............. 13,235...........17,553 ..........20,317Caledonia ................................4,927 ............... 6,254.............8,964 ............12,332Cannon ....................................4,983 ............... 7,928.............12,075 ..........13,336Cascade ...................................10,120 ............. 12,869...........15,107 ..........17,134Courtland.................................3,272 ............... 3,950.............5,817 ............7,678Gaines .....................................10,364 ............. 14,533...........20,112 ..........25,146Grand Rapids ..........................9,294 ............... 10,760...........14,056 ..........16,661Grattan.....................................2,575 ............... 2,876.............3,551 ............3,621Lowell .....................................3,972 ............... 4,774.............5,219 ............5,949Nelson .....................................2,641 ............... 3,406.............4,192 ............4,764Oakfield...................................2,983 ............... 3,842.............5,058 ............5,782Plainfield.................................20,611 ............. 24,946...........30,195 ..........30,952Solon .......................................2,809 ............... 3,648.............4,662 ............5,974Sparta ......................................6,934 ............... 8,447.............8,938 ............9,110Spencer....................................2,385 ............... 3,184.............3,681 ............3,960Tyrone.....................................3,220 ............... 3,757.............4,304 ............4,731Vergennes ...............................1,819 ............... 2,492.............3,611 ............4,189KENT COUNTY...................444,506 ........... 500,631......... 574,335......602,622The figures below represent Village census included in the aboveTownship and City figures:VillagesCaledonia ................................722 .................. 885................1,102 ............1,511Casnovia*(Tyrone Twp. part) ...............167 .................. 189................315 ...............319Kent City.................................860 .................. 899................1,061 ............1,057Sand Lake ...............................388 .................. 456................492 ...............500Sparta ......................................3,373 ............... 3,968.............4,159 ............4,140* part of Casnovia Village in Muskegon County46

KENT COUNTY PARKS FACILITY GUIDEKENT COUNTY PARKS DIRECTORYFor more information please call (616)336-PARK or visit www.accesskent.com/parksPark NameAcresBall DiamondBasketballBeach HouseBike TrailsBridle PathCampgroundsCross Country SkiingExercise StationsFishingGolf Counre - DiscGolf Course - 18 holesHiking and WalkingMountain Bike TrailsNature TrailsOpen ShelterPicnickingPlaygroundRestroomsSand VolleyballShelterhouseSoccerSwimmingTennis CourtWinter SportsBettes Memorial 3 U N D E V E L O P E DBrewer (Earle) 95 •• • • A • A A • •Caledonia Lakeside 43 • • • A • A A AChief Hazy Cloud 120 • • •Coldwater River 6 • • ACooper Creek 60 • • • •Creekside 32 • • A A • A ADouglas Walker 81 • • A •• A A • •Dutton Shadyside 18 • A • A A •Dwight Lydell 39 • A A A • A AFallasburg 324 • • • A • A A A •Fisk Knob 4 •Gordon 28 • • • AJohnson (Henry A.) 258 • • • • • A • A A A •Kent Trails 15 miles • • A •Knapp Valley Forest 104 •Lamoreaux (Donald J.) 263 • • • • • • •Lamoreaux Memorial 2 • ALepard Preserve 52 • •Long Lake 231 • A • A • A A A •Luton 264 ••M-6 Trail 8 miles • • A •Millennium 1465 • A • A A A • A A • AMyers Lake 6 A • • A • •Palmer (Linus C.) 335 • • • • • A A A • A A •Paris 70 • • •Pickerel Lake * 310 • • A A AProvin Trails 45 • • • • •Rogue River 79 • A • • • • A • A A •Ruehs (Fred W.) 5 • • • •Seidman 422 • • • • • •Spencer Forest 550 •Thornapple Riverbend ** 209 U N D E V E L O P E DThornapple (Paul Henry) Trail 5 miles • • A •Townsend (Warren R.) 144 • • • • • A • A A A •Wabasis Lake 104 •• A A • • • A • A A • A • •Wahleld 245 • • • A • A A •White Pine 60 •* Official name of Pickerel Lake is Fred Meijer Nature Preserve ** unofficial name“A” indicates facilities that are accessible (barrier free)47

KENT COUNTY PARKS1700 Butterworth Dr, SWGrand Rapids, MI 49534-7065(616) 336-Park (7275)www.accesskent.com/parksKent County Parks facility reservations can be made year round from 8:00 amto 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. For reservations, call (616) 336-PARK,or visit their offices at 1700 Butterworth Dr. SW, Grand Rapids. You may alsomake your reservations online at www.accesskent.com.Enclosed ShelterhousesCaledonia, Douglas Walker, Fallasburg, Johnson, Long Lake, Townsend, &Wabasis Lake (each seats approximately 150 people)WEEKENDS: Friday, Saturday, Sunday10:00 am - 3:00 pm................................................................................$275.005:00 pm - 10:00 pm ...............................................................................$275.0010:00 am - 10:00 pm..............................................................................$495.00WEEKDAYS: Monday through Thursday10:00 am - 3:00 pm................................................................................$150.005:00 pm - 10:00 pm ...............................................................................$150.0010:00 am - 10:00 pm..............................................................................$300.00Winter Rate for Douglas Walker Shelterhouse(November 1 through December 31)10:00 am - 3:00 pm................................................................................$300.005:00 pm - 10:00 pm ...............................................................................$300.0010:00 am - 10:00 pm..............................................................................$575.00Open SheltersBrewer, Caledonia, Creekside, Dutton, Dwight Lydell, Fallasburg, Johnson,Long Lake, Palmer, Rogue River, Wabasis Lake & Wahlfield (each seatsapprox. 125, with water & electricity)...................................................$140.00Millennium Park* (seats approximately 150, water & electricity) .......$160.00Picnic AreasPer day (seats approximately 150) ..........................................................$60.00*We do not allow portable grills, pig roasters, amusements, tents, or amplifiedmusic at Millennium Park.48

KENT COUNTY PARKS continuedAdditional ChargesTents (brought in) .......................................................................$25.00 per tentAmusements................................................................... $25.00 per amusementMoving Picnic Tables........................................................... $40.00 per sectionWabasis Lake Park & Campground11220 Springhill DrGreenville, MI 48838(616) 691-8056Reservations must be made at least seven days in advance. Reservationsrequire a 2-night minimum stay and a $5.00 reservation fee. For additionalinformation, call the campground office at (616) 691-8056 (May-fall closing)or the Parks Department at (616) 336-PARK (February-April)Site & Cottage Rental RatesFull hook-up....................................................................................$35.00 nightElectric/Water Share.......................................................................$29.00 nightPrimitive..........................................................................................$19.00 nightWalk-In Primitive ...........................................................................$14.00 nightCabins ................................................................................... $60.00 night + taxRental Cottage.....................................................................$575.00 week + taxSaturday-to-Saturday rental only.Cottage has four bedrooms, living room & full kitchen.L.E. Kaufman Golf Course4807 Clyde Park Ave., SWWyoming, MI 49509(616) 538-5050Wabasis Campground Cabin49

JOHN BALL ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN1300 W Fulton St • Grand Rapids, MI 49504-6100www.accesskent.com/zoo • (616) 336-4300The Zoo is located at the corner of Fulton and Valley,just west of downtown Grand Rapids.Zoo admission hours and rates are available on the website:www.accesskent.comDuring the summer season, strollers, wheelchairs and electric carts are available atthe front gate. The Zoo is ramped for your convenience. Also, the concessionstands offer a variety of food, drink and other refreshments. Picnic areas withgrills are available in the surrounding park; reservations encouraged.For further information, please contact (616) 336-4300.John Ball StatueUpon his death in 1884, John Ball left 40 acres of land to the City of Grand Rapidsto be used as a park. This statue of his likeness was commissioned in 1925 to honorJohn Ball and is displayed at the entrance to the Zoo.50

NEWS MEDIAAdvance NewspapersMike Wyngarden2141 Port Sheldon Managing EditorJenison, MI 49428Ph: (616) 669-2700Fx: (616) 669-4848advancenewssubmissions@mlive.comEl Vocero Hispano NewspaperAndres Abreu2818 Vineland Ave SE EditorGrand Rapids, MI 49508Ph: (616) 246-6023Fx: (616) 246-1228www.elvocerous.com / editor@elvocerous.comGrand Rapids Business JournalCarole Valade549 Ottawa Ave NW EditorGrand Rapids, MI 49503Ph: (616) 459-4545David CzurakFx: (616) 459-4800Reporterwww.grbj.comThe Grand Rapids Press(mlivemediagroup)169 Monroe Ave, Ste 100Grand Rapids, MI 49503Ph: (616) 224-2350Fx: (616) 458-2579Julie HooglandCommunity News DirectorGrand Rapids TimesPatricia Pulliam2016 Eastern SE Editor-in-Chief / PublisherGrand Rapids, MI 49507Ph: (616) 245-8737Fx: (616) 245-1026www.grtimes.com / staff@grtimes.comUnity MagazinePatricia E. Mathis1014 Franklin St SE PublisherGrand Rapids, MI 49507-1327Ph: (616) 243-4114pmathis@oneblood-onerace.orgWGRD FM News DepartmentJoe Gassmann50 Monroe NW, Suite 500 News DirectorGrand Rapids, MI 49503Ph: (616) 459-4111Fx: (616) 451-0113www.wgrd.com51

NEWS MEDIA continuedWGVU AM/FM News DepartmentPatrick Center301 West Fulton News DirectorGrand Rapids, MI 49504Ph: (616) 331-6716Ph: (616) 331-6816www.wgvu.orgWOOD Radio NewsGreg Ghering77 Monroe Center, Suite 10 News DirectorGrand Rapids, MI 49503Ph: (616) 459-5166Fx: (616) 732-3330www.woodradio.comWOOD TV8 News DepartmentRebecca Sapakie120 College SE News DirectorGrand Rapids, MI 49503Ph: (616) 456-8888Fx: (616) 456-5755www.woodtv.com / newsroom@woodtv.comWTKG Radio News77 Monroe Center, Suite 10 News DirectorGrand Rapids, MI 49503Ph: (616) 459-5166Fx: (616) 732-3330www.wtkg.comWWMT-Channel 3Steve Koles590 W. Maple News DirectorKalamazoo, MI 49008Ph: (269) 388-3333Fx: (269) 388-8322www.wwmt.comWXMI TV-Channel 17Kerry Keleman3117 Plaza Drive NE Community Relations ManagerGrand Rapids, MI 49525Ph: (616) 364-8722Fx: (616) 364-6018www.fox17online.comWZZM News DepartmentStanton Tang645 - 3 Mile Road NW News DirectorGrand Rapids, MI 49544Ph: (616) 559-1300Fx: (616) 784-8367www.wzzm13.com52

TELEPHONE DIRECTORYAAdministrator’s Office.......................................................................... 632-7570Aeronautics ........................................................................................... 233-6000Animal Shelter ...................................................................................... 632-7300BBoard of Commissioners Office........................................................... 632-7580CCentral Services .................................................................................... 632-7700Circuit CourtAdministration .................................................................................... 632-5220Clerk ................................................................................................... 632-5480Family Division – Juvenile Center..................................................... 632-5750Jury Clerk ........................................................................................... 632-5061Probation............................................................................................. 632-5920Community Corrections........................................................................ 632-5370Community Development & Housing Commission............................. 632-7400Cooperative Extension.......................................................................... 336-3265Corporate Counsel ................................................................................ 632-7570County ClerkCircuit Court Clerk............................................................................. 632-5480Elections ............................................................................................. 632-7651Vital Statistics..................................................................................... 632-7640Court Services....................................................................................... 632-5350DDepartment of Human Services............................................................ 248-1000District Court (63rd) ........................................................................... 632-7770Drain Commissioner............................................................................. 336-3688EEqualization, Bureau of ........................................................................ 632-7520FFacilities Management.......................................................................... 632-7600Fiscal Services ...................................................................................... 632-7670Fleet Services........................................................................................ 632-6254Friend of the Court ............................................................................... 632-6888HHealth Department................................................................................ 632-7100Human Resources ................................................................................. 632-7440Human Services, Department of .......................................................... 248-100053

TELEPHONE DIRECTORY (continued)IInformation Technology ....................................................................... 632-6500JJail......................................................................................................... 632-6300John Ball Zoological Garden................................................................ 336-4300KKent County Credit Union.................................................................... 336-3490Kent/MSU Cooperative Extension ....................................................... 336-3265MMedical Examiner................................................................................. 632-7275PParks...................................................................................................... 336-7275Probate Court ........................................................................................ 632-5440Property Description & Mapping ......................................................... 632-7520Prosecuting Attorney ............................................................................ 632-6710Public Works......................................................................................... 336-3694Purchasing............................................................................................. 632-7720RRegister of Deeds.................................................................................. 632-7610Road Commission................................................................................. 242-6900SSheriff Department ............................................................................... 632-610063rd District Court ............................................................................... 632-7770TTreasurer ............................................................................................... 632-7500VVeterans’ Affairs................................................................................... 632-5722WWaste-to-Energy Facility...................................................................... 336-3694ZZoo ........................................................................................................ 336-430054

OFFICES/AGENCIES NOT CONNECTED TO COUNTYTELEPHONE SYSTEMChamber of Commerce of Grand Rapids ............................................. 771-0300District Court59th Grandville................................................................................... 538-9660Walker....................................................................................... 453-576561st Grand Rapids .............................................................................. 632-570062A Wyoming .................................................................................... 530-738262B Kentwood.................................................................................... 698-931063rd County of Kent........................................................................... 632-7770Department of Human Services............................................................ 248-1000Grand Valley Metropolitan Council..................................................... 776-3876Immigration & Citizenship.........................................................1-800-375-5283Kent Career Technical Center - East Beltline ...................................... 364-8421Kent District Library............................................................................. 784-2007Kent Intermediate School District ........................................................ 364-1333Michigan Department of State - Information Center .................1-888-767-6424Michigan State Police Post - Rockford ................................................ 866-4411Michigan Veterans Trust Fund............................................................. 632-5722network180 ........................................................................................... 336-3909Road Commission................................................................................. 242-6900Social Security Administration...................................................1-800-772-1213U.S. Postal Service - Downtown Branch – Passports …….…………..776-1483REGISTER …THEN VOTEYou are qualified to vote if you:• Are a citizen of the United States.• Are at least 18 years of age on or before the nextelection.• Have been a resident of Michigan at least 30 daysbefore the election.• Registered to vote on or before the close ofregistration for the next election.©2013 County of Kent, MichiganPrinted in-house by Kent County Central Services55

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Kent County Health Department700 Fuller Avenue NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503(616) 632-7100Sheldon Clinic121 Franklin Street SEGrand Rapids, MI 49507Wyoming Clinic852 47th Street SWWyoming, MI 49509North County Clinic4388 14 Mile Road NERockford, MI 49341Kentwood Clinic1620 44th Street SEKentwood, MI 49508Find us online at:www.accesskent.com/healthKent County Animal Shelter740 Fuller Avenue NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503(616) 632-7300