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.
Public safety
Lindsey Perez-PlescherNo party listed
- Supports evidence-based crime prevention and reducing recidivism
Steve TibbeNo party listed
- Supports assigning police officers to specific neighborhoods
Housing
Lindsey Perez-PlescherNo party listed
- Supports affordable housing that supports home ownership
Steve TibbeNo party listed
- Supports zoning reform allowing mixed-use, denser housing
- Proposes discouraging bulk investor purchases of homes
Economy & jobs
Lindsey Perez-PlescherNo party listed
No documented position found.
Steve TibbeNo party listed
- Proposes making city contracts easier for small local businesses
Roads & infrastructure
Lindsey Perez-PlescherNo party listed
No documented position found.
Steve TibbeNo party listed
- Supports expanding bus, walking and bike options
Environment & parks
Lindsey Perez-PlescherNo party listed
- Supports a park within walking distance of every child
- Supports sustainable growth and community waste reduction
Steve TibbeNo party listed
- Supports improving park lighting, cleanliness and programming
Government & transparency
Lindsey Perez-PlescherNo party listed
- Pledges not to accept corporate campaign money
Steve TibbeNo party listed
No documented position found.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 6 issues covered in this race.