Two community engagement events are on tap as the City of Grand Rapids moves into the next phase of its search for a new police chief
The “Community Meet and Greet” and “Public Forum” events are slated for June 17th.
Officials say the events reflect the City’s continued commitment to transparency, public engagement and open communication throughout the selection process.
The two evening public events will support broad community participation.And community members will have an opportunity to meet the finalists and share feedback.
City Manager Mark Washington says, “These events will allow stakeholders to learn more about the finalists, hear directly from them and share their feedback on who can help the Grand Rapids Police Department and the City of Grand Rapids reach public safety goals.”
The events will take place at City Hall and the public forum will air on Comcast Channel 26 and stream live on the City of Grand Rapids Facebook and YouTube channels.
The job posting opened on May 8 and will close on June 5.
Washington will take the results of interviews, feedback, and background checks into account before making his final decision.
