Grand Rapids is officially the No. 1 best‑managed city in Michigan, according to WalletHub’s newly released 2026 Best‑ & Worst‑Run Cities in America report. The City also ranked 27th nationwide, continuing its strong performance in the annual operating‑efficiency study of 148 large U.S. cities. For more information, visit: https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/city-news/posts/grand-rapids-named-best-managed-city-in-michigan-in-2026-wallethub-report/.

City Manager Mark Washington has selected Joseph A. Trigg, interim police chief and deputy police chief of the Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD), to serve as the City’s next chief of police. His appointment is effective today, June 22. Trigg brings more than 25 years of law enforcement experience in Grand Rapids and is expected to formally be sworn in to his new role Monday, June 29 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers of City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Ra

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