Politics

Senator Jansen decides against congressional run

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Friday, November 22nd, 2013, 9:35am

Senator Jansen decides against congressional run

KENT COUNTY, Mich.— Republican Senator Mark Jansen says he will not join the race for Congressman Justin Amash’s seat next year.

“I have decided at this time my focus will continue to help Michigan find the road to recovery, from Grand Rapids to Detroit to the Upper Peninsula to our lake shores,” Jansen said. ”Right now I really feel the call to continue helping Michigan’s recovery as my Senate term ends in 13 short months.”

Jansen says he has been “strongly encouraged” to run for the 3rd Congressional District seat for the past two years. He believes people want the same level of reform achieved in Michigan to happen in Washington.

Jansen represents the northern portion of Kent County. The U.S. 3rd Congressional District includes Belding, Rockford, Lowell, East Grand Rapids, Walker, Ada and Cascade, Alpine Township, Sparta, Plainfield Township and all of Grand Rapids.

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Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Wednesday, November 6th, 2013, 10:10am

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Grand Rapids Comptroller Sara Vander Werff is sticking around.

Vander Werff took 56 percent of the vote in Tuesday night’s election, besting Rina Baker. Vander Werff got 8,046 votes from Grand Rapids’ 77 precincts; Baker took 6,245 votes.

Vander Werff took over as comptroller in April, after Donijo Dejonge resigned in December.

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Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Monday, July 8th, 2013, 12:29pm

Michigan Republican Party opens 10 new regional offices

The Michigan Republican Party is opening 10 new regional offices Monday, July 8.

Party Chairman Bobby Schostak says the new officers are part of the party’s new political strategy, establishing stronger relationships with neighbors and peers. The new West Michigan officers are located at 725 Lake Michigan Drive NW in My Town Grand Rapids West, 513 E. 8th Street in My Town Holland and 6784B S. Westnedge Avenue in My Town Kalamazoo.

In addition to the new offices, the Michigan Republican Party hired 10 new regional field directors, four regional press secretaries and a statewide college campus coordinator.

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MI House Representative Takes A Flying Leap

Submitted by Candice Fleszar... on Tuesday, March 5th, 11:00 am

It was a cold February day when MI House Representative Lisa Poshumus Lyons took a flying leap into a freezing pool for charity. It was the Legislative Polar Plunge at the Capitol Building in Lansing for Special Olympics Michigan Athletes. About 20 Michigan Legislators, plus Lt. Governor Brian Calley lined up to show their support for Special Olympics Michigan. The second annual Legislative Polar Plunge raised more than $30,000 to benefit children and adults with intellectual disabilities. This Polar Plunge was one of 28 Polar Plunges throughout Michigan from January through this month to benefit Special Olympics Michigan.

Lisa Posthumus Lyons, R-Alto, MI House 86th District

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Computer Programs With Problems Filing 2012 GR Income Tax Returns

Submitted by Candice Fleszar... on Saturday, February 9th, 11:00 am

Contact: John Schaut
Income Tax Administrator
City of Grand Rapids
(616) 456-3415

Problems with Filing of 2012 Grand Rapids Income Tax Returns using Computerized Income Tax Preparation Products

The vast majority of income tax returns filed with the City of Grand Rapids are prepared using computerized income tax preparation software available online or purchased at local retail stores.

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2012 City of Grand Rapids Income Tax Forms Online

Submitted by Candice Fleszar... on Saturday, February 2nd, 9:00 am

2012 City of Grand Rapids Income Tax Forms

The 2012 City of Grand Rapids income tax forms are available for taxpayers to download for their use from the City’s website at www.grcity.us/taxforms.

Forms will be mailed to taxpayers who filed a 2011 self-prepared paper return and will be available for pickup at City Hall, nearby Post Office branches and libraries by January 31, 2013.

The Grand Rapids City Commission urges taxpayers to consider donating all or a portion of their 2012 overpayment (refund) to one or all of the following three city projects:

1. American Flags for Veterans’ Gravesites in Grand Rapids
2. Grand Rapids Children’s Fund
3.

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