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City Commissioner, City of Grand Rapids

Ward 2

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Nov 3, 2026

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

Bryan Cody

No party listed

Real estate agent and property manager

The gist

  • Pledges to recuse from votes affecting his business
  • Pledges to disclose his real estate business role
  • Supports clear city standards and consistent enforcement
  • Supports improving city housing processes and affordability
More about Bryan
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  1. Pledges to recuse from votes affecting his business

    Ethics – Committee to Elect Bryan Cody

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Bryan Cody · bryancody.com

    “If a vote would uniquely and directly affect my personal business interests more than the general public, I will seek guidance and recuse myself”
  2. Pledges to disclose his real estate business role

    Ethics – Committee to Elect Bryan Cody

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Bryan Cody · bryancody.com

    “I will publicly disclose my role in real estate and property management and pledge not to use an elected role to financially benefit myself”
  3. Supports clear city standards and consistent enforcement

    Ethics – Committee to Elect Bryan Cody

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Bryan Cody · bryancody.com

    “I will advocate for clear standards and consistent enforcement so all residents are treated fairly and equally.”
  4. Supports improving city housing processes and affordability

    Meet Bryan – Committee to Elect Bryan Cody

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Bryan Cody · bryancody.com

    “He understands both the affordability challenges residents face and the city processes that need improvement.”

Lisa Knight

No party listedIncumbent

Grand Rapids City Commissioner (2nd Ward)

The gist

  • Opposes data centers
  • Supported monthly audits of Flock camera searches
  • Supported using federal relief funds for housing and youth
  • Supports the city's Climate Action & Adaptation Plan
More about Lisa
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  1. Opposes data centers

    Re-Elect Lisa Knight – Friends of Lisa Knight

    Campaign website · Friends of Lisa Knight · electlisaknight.com

    “I publicly oppose data centers and refuse to use AI in my own work.”
  2. Supported monthly audits of Flock camera searches

    Re-Elect Lisa Knight – Friends of Lisa Knight

    Campaign website · Friends of Lisa Knight · electlisaknight.com

    “I have helped introduce transparency reporting and monthly audits on searches conducted through the system.”
  3. Supported using federal relief funds for housing and youth

    Re-Elect Lisa Knight – Friends of Lisa Knight

    Campaign website · Friends of Lisa Knight · electlisaknight.com

    “$92 million in American Rescue Plan funding leveraged for housing and youth services”
  4. Supports the city's Climate Action & Adaptation Plan

    Re-Elect Lisa Knight – Friends of Lisa Knight

    Campaign website · Friends of Lisa Knight · electlisaknight.com

    “I have focused on sustainability through the Grand Rapids Climate Action & Adaptation Plan.”

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