Grand Rapids, MI
Election Date: November 7, 2017
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: 61% - 39%
Grand Rapids’ regional bus system, The Rapid, is looking to extend the tax that supports its operations for another 12 years. The 1.47 mill renewal will go be before voters in Grand Rapids, East Grand Rapids, Grandville, Kentwood, Walker and Wyoming on November 7. The tax raises about $14.8 million and covers about 34 percent of The Rapid's total $43.6 million budget.