Grand Rapids-area candidates for local, state offices commit to community priorities at forum

By: Katherine Dailey

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: October 12, 2026

Words: 911

Last Updated: 2 days, 23 hours ago

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State and local candidates gathered in Grand Rapids for a candidate accountability forum hosted by advocacy group Together West Michigan, largely agreeing on issues ranging from traffic lights to a child care tax credit.

“You’ve heard from the candidates running for election as to where they stand on the issues,” Milton Roye of St. Marks Episcopal Church, a co-chair and moderator of the event, said. “Now it’s up to you to make …

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