State Rep. David LaGrand

Former Michigan State Rep. David LaGrand announced on Tuesday, he’s running for mayor of Grand Rapids.

Michigan is one of six state without a system allowing inmates to reduce their prison sentence. Supporters of the Good Time Ballot initiative - which would repeal the Truth in Sentencing Law - gathered at Grand Rapids Bethlehem Lutheran Church calling for a return to what are called “good time credits.”

A bipartisan coalition of state representatives are pushing legislation increasing transparency among political candidates and state officials.Michigan…