City, township & village

City Commissioner, City of Grand Rapids

Ward 1

Vote for: 1
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A council member votes on local ordinances, the budget and contracts, and sets policy for the community.

Candidates Compare by issue

Lindsey Perez-Plescher

No party listed

Mental health professional

The gist

Supports affordable housing that supports home ownership
Supports a park within walking distance of every child
Supports evidence-based crime prevention and reducing recidivism
Supports sustainable growth and community waste reduction
Pledges not to accept corporate campaign money

More about Lindsey

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Supports affordable housing that supports home ownership
Lindsey Perez-Plescher for GR Commission
Campaign website · CTE Lindsey Perez-Plescher · lindseyforgr.com
“Affordable quality housing that respects neighborhoods, greenspaces and supports home ownership.”
Supports a park within walking distance of every child
Lindsey Perez-Plescher for GR Commission
Campaign website · CTE Lindsey Perez-Plescher · lindseyforgr.com
“Every child should be within walking distance of a park or playground.”
Supports evidence-based crime prevention and reducing recidivism
Lindsey Perez-Plescher for GR Commission
Campaign website · CTE Lindsey Perez-Plescher · lindseyforgr.com
“Evidence-based approaches to prevent crime, reduce recidivism and create a stable and secure community.”
Supports sustainable growth and community waste reduction
Lindsey Perez-Plescher for GR Commission
Campaign website · CTE Lindsey Perez-Plescher · lindseyforgr.com
“Lindsey is a passionate advocate of caring for our environment through sustainable growth and working as a community to reduce waste.”
Pledges not to accept corporate campaign money
Lindsey Perez-Plescher for GR Commission
Campaign website · CTE Lindsey Perez-Plescher · lindseyforgr.com
“publicly committed to not taking any corporate money.”

Steve Tibbe

No party listed

The gist

Supports zoning reform allowing mixed-use, denser housing
Proposes discouraging bulk investor purchases of homes
Proposes making city contracts easier for small local businesses
Supports assigning police officers to specific neighborhoods
Supports expanding bus, walking and bike options
Supports improving park lighting, cleanliness and programming

More about Steve

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Supports zoning reform allowing mixed-use, denser housing
Policies – Elect Steve Tibbe
Campaign website · Elect Steve Tibbe · stevetibbe.com
“Steve will push for zoning reforms that allow more mixed-use developments and increased density to combat housing shortages and soaring rents.”
Proposes discouraging bulk investor purchases of homes
Policies – Elect Steve Tibbe
Campaign website · Elect Steve Tibbe · stevetibbe.com
“Promote homeownership by exploring incentives for primary residents and discouraging bulk investor purchases that drive up prices”
Proposes making city contracts easier for small local businesses
Policies – Elect Steve Tibbe
Campaign website · Elect Steve Tibbe · stevetibbe.com
“Keep more city dollars local by making it easier for small Grand Rapids businesses to win contracts”
Supports assigning police officers to specific neighborhoods
Policies – Elect Steve Tibbe
Campaign website · Elect Steve Tibbe · stevetibbe.com
“Support consistent community policing by assigning officers to specific neighborhoods, strengthening relationships with residents”
Supports expanding bus, walking and bike options
Policies – Elect Steve Tibbe
Campaign website · Elect Steve Tibbe · stevetibbe.com
“Expand safe and reliable transportation options—including better bus access, walkable streets, and bike infrastructure”
Supports improving park lighting, cleanliness and programming
Policies – Elect Steve Tibbe
Campaign website · Elect Steve Tibbe · stevetibbe.com
“Invest in safe, well-maintained parks and green spaces—improving lighting, cleanliness, and programming”

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