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Grand Rapids comptroller loses reelection after suing city over duty transfer

Lost reelection; lawsuit pending, with a hearing scheduled for Nov. 20

Max Frantz lost his reelection bid for Grand Rapids city comptroller to David Bulkowski, WOODTV reported on Nov. 4, 2026. Frantz had sued the city after it moved 13 accounting and auditing staff and later transferred comptroller duties to the city manager.

Updated 4 days ago

Lindsey Perez-Plescher wins Grand Rapids 1st Ward commission seat

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Lost reelection; lawsuit over office restructuring pending

Lindsey Perez-Plescher won the Grand Rapids 1st Ward commission seat on Nov. 3 with 65% of the vote, beating Steve Tibbe. Voters also re-elected incumbent Lisa Knight in the 2nd Ward and chose David Bulkowski over Comptroller Max Frantz.

Updated 7 days ago