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I remember running with my cross country team through some neighborhoods last election season, only to be completely floored by one of the yard signs that read: “RACHEL HOOD (D) FOR DRAIN COMMISSIONER”. Now if you are most people, you probably have a limited understanding of what a drain commissioner is, why it is aContinue reading “Is the County Drain Commissioner more powerful than the Governor?”

So if you personally identified with the introduction and not knowing what a city commissioner is, have no fear! We weren’t planning on leaving you out to dry for long. Below is a list of some of the common positions you’ll find within a local government (including Grand Rapids!). So… what are the elected rolesContinue reading “So… What is a City Commissioner?”