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Ward 1 | |
Kris Pachla and his wife Anne Marie Carson have lived in East Grand Rapids since 2016, when they moved back to West Michigan from the Washington, DC area. Kris works as the Director of the Regional Math and Science Center at GVSU and formerly taught high school physics. He serves on the Finance and Personnel committees as well as the Joint Facilities Committee. Kris and Anne Marie have one young child, a dog and two cats. In his free time, Kris enjoys spending time outside, including running, biking and swimming. Home Address: 3012 Hall St SE Phone: (616) 425-9159 Email Kris Date Elected: November 2019 Term Ends: December 2023 |
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Brad Hecksel and his wife, Andrea, have lived in East Grand Rapids since 2005. During that time their family has grown to include three children - all of whom attend East Grand Rapids Public Schools. Brad works for Polaris Real Estate as an agent specializing in residential real estate. Brad serves as a member of the Board of Review, the Joint Facilities Committee and the EGR Community Foundation and acts as one of the city commission's liaisons to the Gaslight Village Business Association. Home Address: 1103 Eastwood Ave SE Phone: (616) 940-4800 x635 Email BradDate Appointed: February 2020 Term Ends: December 2021
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Ward 2 |
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Claudine Duncan serves on the Library Commission and Infrastructure Committee. She also acts as liaison to the Community Action Council and the Superintendent's Advisory Council. She and her husband have four children, all currently in the East Grand Rapids School system. Home Address: 1621 Amberley Ct SE Phone: (616) 243-4460 Email Claudine Date Elected: November 2013 Term Ends: December 2021 |
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Karey Hamrick and her husband Brian are real estate investors and have lived in East Grand Rapids since 2005. They have two young children in the EGR school district. Karey serves on the Joint Facilities and Infrastructure and Finance Committees. Home Address: 3004 Oakwood Dr SE Phone: (616) 965-1755 Email Karey Date Elected: November 2015 Term Ends: December 2023 |
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Ward 3 | |
Bryan Walters is an attorney with Varnum Law in downtown Grand Rapids. Home Address: 1039 Pinecrest Ave SE Phone: (616) 822-4277 Email Bryan Date Elected: November 2017 Term Ends: December 2021 |
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John Arendshorst and his wife Liz live in East Grand Rapids with their two daughters, who attend Lakeside Elementary. John is a partner with Varnum LLP specializing in employee benefits law. John serves on the as a member of the Infrastructure Committee, and is the City Commission's liason to the Planning Commission, where he served from 2015-2019, and the Parks and Recreation Commission. When not working, John enjoys biking, hiking, skiing, and cooking. Home Address: 2056 Wilshire Dr Ave SE Phone: (312) 919-0773 Email JohnDate Elected: November 2019 Term Ends: December 2023 |