Kent County Commissioners

Demolition of the old Kent Community Hospital is expected to begin early next year, making way for a new county administration building

The Kent County Board of Commissioners has approved the county’s first-ever Brownfield Redevelopment plan for a Lowell-based affordable housing project

The chair of the Kent County Commissioners, Ben Greene, says police will have a video feed of the community to help fight crime

Kent County Commissioners approved a balanced budget for fiscal year 2026, the Michigan Disability Network is sounding the alarm about the state House's proposed budget, Governor Gretchen Whitmer is calling a special election for the 35th state Senate District, and more.

When there is a funeral in Kent County for a military veteran, Joe Kline is often there to help salute their service. He has served at hundreds of military funerals

The issue wasn’t even on the agenda for Thursday’s commission meeting but two groups with opposing views showed up to voice them anyway

The group is exploring how to legally oust Derek Anderson as a statutory member of their executive committee

Several Kent Co. commissioners opposed the agreement, citing the lack of an open bidding process

Commissioners approved the budget for fiscal year 2025, prioritizing public safety, infrastructure improvements and retaining a qualified workforce

The increase was approved in a vote of 16 to 1, with one member abstaining