It was 21 years ago that the City of Kentwood broke ground for its proposed justice building, now located at 4742 Walma Ave. SE. What makes 21 was special is that the groundbreaking took place 21 years after city officials had moved into the then new city hall, currently located at 4900 Breton Rd. SE. Growth in the city caused Kentwood to expand and build the justice center in 2000.
Helping to turn the ground was former Police Chief Richard Mattice who after 21 years of service to the City of Kentwood, retired in 2012.
