Lisa Knight
MI · Grand Rapids City Commissioner, Ward 2
Lisa Knight is the current Grand Rapids City Commissioner for Ward 2. Her current term ends December 31, 2026.
Where Lisa Knight stands, based on their records
Supports
Government Spending Reduction (1 record)
Opposes
Environment and Public Health (1 record), Public Safety and Crime Control (2 records)
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 oppose
Voted no on a new city noise ordinance that limited amplified sound in public spaces and within 100 feet of hospitals and clinics. It passed 4-3 after a motion to postpone, which she backed, failed 3-4.
January 13, 2026Opposes Environment and Public Health
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Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 support
Cast the only vote against a 2026 city budget amendment that used about $720,000 from reserves for general administration, the mayor's office, police oversight and other items. It passed 6-1.
September 23, 2025Supports Government Spending Reduction
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Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 2 oppose
Voted no on a city ordinance letting Grand Rapids remove tents, bedding and other personal belongings left on sidewalks and public property. It passed 5-2.
July 25, 2023Opposes Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: grandrapidscitymi.iqm2.com
Voted no on a city ordinance banning loitering in doorways and accosting people near ATMs, bus stops and outdoor dining areas. It passed 5-2.
July 25, 2023Opposes Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: grandrapidscitymi.iqm2.com
Track record — General
General · 5 records
Endorsed Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate at his Grand Rapids rally with Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
July 19, 2026
Source: woodtv.com
Voted to appoint Kurt Reppart to the vacant First Ward commission seat. The vote tied 3-3 and the seat stayed vacant.
April 27, 2026
Source: grandrapids.org
Voted no on confirming Mayor David LaGrand's appointment of Tamara VandenBerg to the Grand Rapids Land Bank Authority. It passed 5-2.
August 12, 2025
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Voted no on changing city travel and expense rules to give the mayor a vehicle allowance instead of a city-owned car. It passed 4-2.
January 14, 2025
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Won election as Grand Rapids Second Ward city commissioner, defeating incumbent Joe Jones 12,935 to 6,893.
November 8, 2022
Source: woodtv.com
Past race Lisa Knight ran in:
- City Commissioner 2nd Ward · November 3, 2026 · Grand Rapids city, Michigan · incumbent