By WKTV Staff
Quote of the Day
“Talk is cheap, voting is free; take it to the polls.”
Nanette L. Avery
City Commission At-large seat
The City of Kentwood Commissioner At-Large, which is one of two commissioners at-large, is voted upon by the entire City of Kentwood. The non-partisan candidates are incumbent Commissioner Betsy Artz and candidate Leonica Riley Erwin. Go here for the story.
City Commission Ward 1
The City of Kentwood Ward 1, which has two commissioners, includes voting Precincts 1-9, roughly the southwest areas of the city. The non-partisan candidates for the open Ward 1 seat are Clarkston Morgan and Meochia Thompson. This is the seat currently held by Commissioner Emily Bridson, who is running for mayor. Go here for the story.
City Commission Ward 2
The City of Kentwood Ward 2, which has two commissioners, includes voting Precincts 10-18, roughly the east and northeast areas of the city. The non-partisan candidates, the top two vote-getters in an August primary for the position, are Jessica Ann Tyson andDan VanderMolen. This is the seat currently held by Commissioner Tom McKelvey. Go here for the story.
(Not-so) Fun fact:
12.5 percent
In the November 2020 election, 70.9 percent of white voters cast ballots compared with only 58.4 percent of nonwhite voters. Source.
