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City Commissioner, City of Grand Rapids · Ward 3

Kelsey Perdue

Candidate for City Commissioner, City of Grand Rapids, Ward 3

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Background

Occupation
Grand Rapids City Commissioner (3rd Ward); public health professional
Campaign website
perdueforyou.com

Grand Rapids City Commissioner for the 3rd Ward since January 2023. Before elected office she led community health equity and policy work in Michigan; she holds a B.S. from Howard University.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Supports community-led violence prevention investments

    Grand Rapids Commissioner Kelsey Perdue

    Campaign website · Perdue for You · perdueforyou.com

    “I support community‑led strategies, violence prevention investments, and practical reforms that promote accountability and stronger relationships.”
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Housing

  • Supports zoning reform and smart growth for housing

    Grand Rapids Commissioner Kelsey Perdue

    Campaign website · Perdue for You · perdueforyou.com

    “I focus on housing‑for‑all policies, zoning reform, and smart growth strategies that expand options while protecting existing residents and neighborhoods.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports investing in neighborhood business corridors

    Grand Rapids Commissioner Kelsey Perdue

    Campaign website · Perdue for You · perdueforyou.com

    “I'm prioritizing investment in neighborhood business corridors, support for local developers, and community benefits that build long‑term local wealth.”
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