David Bulkowski
Candidate for City Comptroller, City of Grand Rapids
Background
- Occupation
- Executive Director, Disability Advocates of Kent County; attorney
- Campaign website
- davebulkowski.com
Executive Director of Disability Advocates of Kent County since January 2000 and an attorney; a former five-term Kent County commissioner and former school board member.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges to report returns on city tax incentives
ReportPriorities – Dave Bulkowski for Grand Rapids City ComptrollerCampaign website · Committee to Elect Dave Bulkowski · davebulkowski.com
“the return on investment for tax credits, incentives, and similar funding tools, so residents can judge the results for themselves.”
Government & transparency
Proposes expanding participatory budgeting in Grand Rapids
ReportPriorities – Dave Bulkowski for Grand Rapids City ComptrollerCampaign website · Committee to Elect Dave Bulkowski · davebulkowski.com
“Participatory budgeting lets neighbors help decide how public dollars get used in their community. Dave wants to expand it in Grand Rapids”
Pledges independent audits and sound financial controls
ReportPriorities – Dave Bulkowski for Grand Rapids City ComptrollerCampaign website · Committee to Elect Dave Bulkowski · davebulkowski.com
“that means doing the fundamentals well: independent audits, sound financial controls, accurate records, and honest reporting”
All sources (4)
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Kent County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Official Candidates and Proposals List, November 3, 2026 General Election (updated 9/10/2026)
Election filing · Kent County Clerk, Elections Division · kentcountymi.gov
- Meet Dave – Dave Bulkowski for Grand Rapids City Comptroller
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Dave Bulkowski · davebulkowski.com
- Priorities – Dave Bulkowski for Grand Rapids City Comptroller
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Dave Bulkowski · davebulkowski.com
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