Bryan Muir

Money Moves

Advocated for jail millage increase

Kent County's board approved a $696.6 million balanced budget for fiscal year 2027, lifting the General Fund 4.2 percent to $265.53 million without raising the property tax rate. Public safety gets the largest share, $143.5 million, including 42 new Sheriff's Office vehicles.

Updated Sep 3

Force in Play

Serving as sheriff

A months-long investigation into meth and cocaine sales ended with two search warrants in Muskegon and three arrests. Detectives seized suspected heroin and fentanyl, meth, cocaine, amphetamine pills, five firearms, and more than $19,000 in cash.

Updated Sep 2

Force in Play

Appointed; takes office Oct. 9, 2026

Bryan Muir will be Kent County's next sheriff. The county's sheriff appointment committee picked the 25-year office veteran unanimously on Aug. 19, and he takes over Oct. 9 when Sheriff Michelle LaJoye-Young retires.

Updated Aug 29