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City Comptroller, City of Grand Rapids
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- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The city comptroller is the elected official who keeps the records of all city funds, publishes the city's financial reports and audits city services.
Taxes & budget
David BulkowskiNo party listed
- Pledges to report returns on city tax incentives
Max FrantzNo party listed
- Led review flagging questionable spending at City Hall
Government & transparency
David BulkowskiNo party listed
- Proposes expanding participatory budgeting in Grand Rapids
- Pledges independent audits and sound financial controls
Max FrantzNo party listed
- Filed suit over transfer of comptroller duties to city manager
- Pledges strict adherence to the city charter
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