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Committee on Appointments Meeting - February 10, 2026

Meeting Portal — Tuesday, February 10, 2026
BodyGrand Rapids, Michigan
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DateTuesday, February 10, 2026
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Good morning, everyone.

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We will call the committee of on appointments to order at 8 a.m.

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All right, you all.

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We only have a few things on our agenda this morning.

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We'll start with our first resolution confirming Mayor Legrand's appointment of Justice Young to the community relations commission.

0:18

So moved.

0:19

Support.

0:20

Moved and supported.

0:21

Comments on this appointment, colleagues.

0:24

Um could we just share a little bit, just a reminder that sorry, Mr.

0:27

Chair?

0:27

Yes.

0:27

May I be recognized.

0:30

Let me follow the protocol.

0:31

Um as a reminder for our community relations commission, they do their sort of a bit of a pre-review, if you will, and then send those names to the mayor, correct?

0:43

Yes.

0:43

Yeah, they send um a list of their recommendations and then secondary recommendations just to sort of narrow down the okay.

0:55

And can you remind us again?

0:56

Of course, the community relations commission isn't solely on ward.

1:00

Um, but is this individual can you remind me again?

1:02

Do they reside in the city?

1:04

And yes, they do.

1:06

Uh third ward, I believe.

1:08

All right, great.

1:09

Thank you.

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Yes.

1:10

Wonderful.

1:12

Okay.

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Uh seeing no further comment, all those in favor.

1:15

Aye.

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Those opposed, motion carries.

1:18

That will move us to our second resolution confirming Mayor Legrand's appointment of Rick Arm Brewster to the Mobile GR Commission.

1:26

So moved.

1:26

Support.

1:27

Moved and supported.

1:28

Comments on this appointment, colleagues.

1:32

Yes, Commissioner.

1:33

Thank you, Mr.

1:34

Chair.

1:34

Um, just I think we talked a little bit about mobile gr last time and kind of the ward makeup.

1:40

Can we review that again as we as we look at that one?

1:43

Yes, good good point to see what's the makeup is looking like currently.

1:48

Yes, with this um applicant there, this applicant is outside the city.

1:55

But okay.

1:55

Um if you clerk, if you scroll down to the demographics, then we'll see.

2:06

There we are.

2:08

Okay.

2:09

Still pretty heavy ward two.

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Um we have another appointment planned for the next meeting that should be of ward one.

2:16

Okay, great.

2:17

And when we look at the demographics as well, good note, Commissioner.

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It looks like we are heavy in Ward Two, and um we have a lot of um Caucasian males on this board, and of course, we want diversity of all kinds, experience, background, um uh area, so that the good no.

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And uh we'll continue to uh work with the mayor to make sure we diversify that board in in many ways.

2:41

Um but happy that folks are stepping up to serve.

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It's been a um a topic of conversation in community more recently.

2:48

Folks have seen uh that board, um, but happy that folks are are willing to serve.

2:54

Great.

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Any further comments, colleagues?

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Okay, all those in favor?

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Aye, aye, those opposed, motion carries.

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Summary of Proceedings

Committee on Appointments Meeting Summary

Meeting Overview

The Committee on Appointments convened at 8:00 AM on February 10, 2026, and adjourned at 8:05 AM. The committee considered three mayoral appointments and discussed upcoming board and commission vacancies. All appointments were confirmed unanimously.

Consent Calendar

No consent calendar was used; each appointment received individual discussion and a vote.

Discussion Items

Appointment of Justice Young to the Community Relations Commission

  • Mayor Legrand appointed Justice Young. The committee confirmed the appointment without objection.
  • Commissioner noted that the Community Relations Commission typically conducts a pre-review of candidates before forwarding names to the mayor. The appointee resides in the Third Ward of the city.

Appointment of Rick Arm Brewster to the Mobile GR Commission

  • Mayor Legrand appointed Rick Arm Brewster. Confirmed unanimously.
  • Discussion highlighted that the appointee resides outside the city, and the commission currently has a heavy representation from Ward Two, as well as a predominance of Caucasian males. The chair noted ongoing work with the mayor to diversify the board in multiple dimensions.
  • An additional appointment from Ward One is planned for the next meeting.

Appointment of Michael Zumer to the West Side Corridor Improvement Authority

  • Mayor Legrand appointed Michael Zumer. Confirmed unanimously.
  • The appointee fills the final vacancy on the board. A commissioner who attended the board's first meeting reported a positive experience.

Discussion on Board and Commission Vacancy List

  • Ms. Bosker reported that no vacancies were on today's agenda but indicated upcoming openings. Next week's agenda includes filling positions in Urban Agriculture, the Economic Development Corporation, Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, Historic Preservation, and the LOCC.
  • A commissioner asked about the status of Commissioner Purdue's appointment to the CAB (likely the Community Agriculture Board). Ms. Bosker replied that Purdue is actively networking and considering candidates; Milleschi continues to serve in the interim.

Programming Note

  • The clerk announced changes to start times for other subcommittees: Fiscal begins at 8:15 AM, Community Development at 8:45 AM, and Committee of the Whole at 9:15 AM.

Key Outcomes

  • Confirmed Justice Young to the Community Relations Commission. (Unanimous)
  • Confirmed Rick Arm Brewster to the Mobile GR Commission. (Unanimous)
  • Confirmed Michael Zumer to the West Side Corridor Improvement Authority. (Unanimous)
  • Staff will continue to fill remaining vacancies at the next meeting, with a focus on diversity for the Mobile GR Commission.

Meeting Transcript

Good morning, everyone. We will call the committee of on appointments to order at 8 a.m. All right, you all. We only have a few things on our agenda this morning. We'll start with our first resolution confirming Mayor Legrand's appointment of Justice Young to the community relations commission. So moved. Support. Moved and supported. Comments on this appointment, colleagues. Um could we just share a little bit, just a reminder that sorry, Mr. Chair? Yes. May I be recognized. Let me follow the protocol. Um as a reminder for our community relations commission, they do their sort of a bit of a pre-review, if you will, and then send those names to the mayor, correct? Yes. Yeah, they send um a list of their recommendations and then secondary recommendations just to sort of narrow down the okay. And can you remind us again? Of course, the community relations commission isn't solely on ward. Um, but is this individual can you remind me again? Do they reside in the city? And yes, they do. Uh third ward, I believe. All right, great. Thank you. Yes. Wonderful. Okay. Uh seeing no further comment, all those in favor. Aye. Those opposed, motion carries. That will move us to our second resolution confirming Mayor Legrand's appointment of Rick Arm Brewster to the Mobile GR Commission. So moved. Support. Moved and supported. Comments on this appointment, colleagues. Yes, Commissioner. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Um, just I think we talked a little bit about mobile gr last time and kind of the ward makeup. Can we review that again as we as we look at that one? Yes, good good point to see what's the makeup is looking like currently. Yes, with this um applicant there, this applicant is outside the city. But okay. Um if you clerk, if you scroll down to the demographics, then we'll see. There we are. Okay. Still pretty heavy ward two. Um we have another appointment planned for the next meeting that should be of ward one. Okay, great.

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