Legislative

The Grand Valley Metropolitan Council reviews, monitors, and proposes legislation that supports its members' interests. GVMC regularly invites federal and state elected officials to discuss recent or pending legislation. Representatives from the Michigan Municipal League and Michigan Townships Association often attend meetings to provide legislative counsel and legislative updates. GVMC coordinates its legislative activities with:

County Road Association of Michigan Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce Michigan Association of Counties Michigan Environmental Council Michigan Municipal League Michigan Townships Association

METRO COUNCIL HOSTS VERY SUCCESSFUL BREAKFAST MEETINGS WITH WEST MICHIGAN LEGISLATORS – A special meetings of the GVMC Legislative Committee enable county and local officials in the Metro Council region to engage in frank and productive conversations with West Michigan lawmakers.

GVMC Legislative Committee discusses the Metro Council’s legislative priorities with nine West Michigan lawmakers together with county and local officials.

State Senator Mark Jansen discusses the Metro Council’s legislative priorities.

Mike DeVries, Grand Rapids Township Supervisor, discusses the details of on the critical need for increased transportation funding with state lawmakers, county and local officials.

State Representative Amanda Price, former supervisor of Park Township in Ottawa County, discusses the importance of revenue sharing to county and local governments as Rep. Peter MacGregor (L) and State Senator Arlan Meekhof listen.

Grand Rapids Township Supervisor Mike DeVries discusses policy issues with State Representatives Peter MacGregor and Lisa Posthumus Lyons.