Grand Rapids Community College Board of Trustees Member
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What does this office do?
- Setting the college's property tax and tuition
- Approving the college budget and building plans
- Picking the college president
Affects: Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction, Public Education Quality
Candidates:
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Grand Rapids Community College trustee and Grand Rapids Public Schools deputy superintendent, with a doctorate in educational leadership from Eastern Michigan University. She focuses on equal access to higher education across Kent County and on the success of students and staff of color.
Records: Public Education Quality 15 for, Government Spending Reduction 2 against
Jamie Gordon
WonNonpartisan · Incumbent
Grand Rapids Community College trustee and executive director of human resources for Kentwood Public Schools, after 23 years at Grand Rapids Public Schools. She aims to expand dual-enrollment and university pipeline partnerships and to improve student retention.
Records: Public Education Quality 3 for, Government Spending Reduction 1 against
Tim Russ
LostNonpartisan
Former Lansing School District teacher and union representative for the Michigan Education Association, and a U.S. Army veteran. He has done community outreach work helping residents get health coverage and other services.
Records: Public Education Quality 2 for, Government Spending Reduction 1 against
Source: kentcountymi.gov