Equity PAC strongly endorses schools millage, opportunity for state advocacy
After two meetings with the Kent Intermediate School District and other leaders on the Strong Schools, Strong Communities millage, The Equity PAC membership has voted unanimously to support in an electronic vote…
Rush to find $5M for “police community relations” brings questions for equity-minded citizens
Less than two months ago, Grand Rapids City Manager Greg Sundstrom asked the City Commission to fund recommendations resulting from Lamberth Consulting’s traffic study on racial bias…
Michigan Radio: New PAC in Michigan welcomes small donations to hold politicians accountable
In Grand Rapids, there is a new PAC – a political action committee. PACs are formed all the time by politicians, industry groups, and others to raise money for candidates and advocate for certain political issues…
Our leaders need us to start a movement
Equity PAC started in early 2016 when the Grand Rapids City Commission voted in favor of a plan to allow the Grand Rapids Police Department to acquire 65 rifles to place into their cruisers…
State of the City in Grand Rapids focuses on racial equity, promises future outcomes
Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss’ second annual State of the City address, delivered last week, provided ample proof that the mayor intends to continue to make racial equity issues a central focus of her work…