City of Grand Rapids

Rule Changes

Cutting precincts from 74 to 59

Greenville, Michigan, will cut its four voting precincts to two, starting in 2027. The city joins a statewide wave of consolidation made possible by a law that raised the maximum precinct size from 2,999 voters to 4,999.

Updated 6 days ago

Built World

Coordinating road closures and detours

Construction crews started September 1 on Cherry Street in Grand Rapids, replacing underground duct banks that carry power to Trinity Health hospital and nearby businesses. The three-phase project closes busy intersections and reroutes traffic into early November.

Updated Sep 4

New Capabilities

Approved the Development District Liquor License

A new cocktail bar is cleared to open in downtown Grand Rapids. The 1850 Room, at 53 Monroe Center St NW, now holds both the city liquor license and the county food establishment license it needs to serve customers. The approvals came between May and August 2026, and no opening date has been announced.

Updated Aug 27