After Grand Rapids City Commissioner David Allen announced his resignation from the City Commission in June, the search has been underway to find his replacement. While a seat on the commission is usually won through an election process, the city posted the job and allowed candidates to simply apply for the position as Allen’s replacement will only be finishing his current term.
A committee made up of city commissioners, business leaders and residents considered eight candidates before whittling down the field to three finalists. Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss.
“So those three candidates are Nathaniel Moody, Austin Dean, and Ryan Anderson,” Bliss said. “We scheduled a special meeting on July 31st when we will make our final decision.”
Former commissioner David Allen cited the need to focus all of his attention on running the Kent County Land Bank Authority where he serves as Executive Director. Last month, the Land Bank Authority rebranded their name to “InnovaLab” to showcase the organization’s goal of developing more affordable housing in the area.