Katie Favale Mayor of East Grand Rapids

What an honor to be a part of this year’s EGR tree lighting ceremony! Thank you to the GVBA, the EGR Community Foundation, EGR city staff, Public Safety, Santa & Mrs. Claus, and the amazing Ms. Rachel Ruiz - without whom none of this would’ve been possible. So grateful for this event - what a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season! 😊🎄

Wishing you a wonderful and relaxing day with family and friends. If traveling, please be safe .
From my family to yours, HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 🦃🍁

Please consider donating blood this Tuesday, November 14th! There are many available time slots, so please do consider a donation if you are able. Each donation saves 3 lives! 😊🩸

Those who live in freedom will always be grateful to those who helped preserve it - thank you to our Veterans, on this day and always. 🇺🇸

A big THANK YOU to everyone who came to my EGR coffee talk today!! It is always so wonderful connecting with neighbors, and having those one-on-one conversations are so important. 😊💕

Today I encourage everyone to vote, and if you live in Ward 3, please consider voting for Rachel Blair to be your next City Commissioner! Rachel has already been attending our city commission meetings and work sessions to learn more about the issues that are important in our community. Rachel has been meeting with city staff and public safety to learn how she can best enhance those important relationships.
Rachel’s already doing the work, so let’s vote her in to do the job! 😊🇺🇸

Today is the day! If you haven’t done so yet, get out and vote! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

I, along with my fellow City Commissioners and many other community leaders, am enthusiastically supporting the candidacy of Rachel Blair for East Grand Rapids City Commissioner in Ward 3. Rachel is thoughtful, caring, a great listener and is in touch with the issues that directly effect our community. Rachel values building relationships and is committed to working side-by-side with community leaders, city staff and public safety, to ensure that EGR continues to move forward. I encourage you to vote for Rachel Blair this Tuesday! 😊🇺🇸

Don't forget - tonight daylight savings time ends and we "fall back" to get an extra hour of sleep! I'll take it! 😊

A big and very proud THANK YOU to EGR city staff and a special thank you to our amazing city clerk, Lori Parmenter! EGR is one of the first communities to host early voting and one of our very own has become Michigan's FIRST EARLY VOTER. Well done!! 😊🇺🇸

East Grand Rapids resident becomes first-ever early voter in Michigan East Grand Rapids, the hometown of 38th U.S. President Gerald R. Ford, recently notched another political milestone when a woman who lives there became the s...

Wishing everyone a very fun, safe, and happy Halloween!! 🎃🔮💀

Please use extra caution on these dark mornings and watch out for our kiddos on their way to school!
Consider leaving a few minutes earlier so you don’t feel rushed and be sure to clear your windows - let’s make sure these dark morning commutes are safe for everyone!

So exciting!

We're excited to announce the opening of our social district in the Gaslight Village business district, Regatta Plaza and Johns Collins Park.

The new social district enables individuals 21 and older to consume alcoholic beverages sold by qualified Gaslight Village establishments within the designated social zone, which includes:

-Wealthy Street SE from Lovett Avenue to Lakeside Drive, excluding the sidewalk in front of East Grand Rapids High School and Memorial Field on the south side of the street.

-Croswell Avenue from Big Bob’s Pizza to Wealthy Street.

-Bagley Avenue from Crazy Charlie’s to Wealthy Street.

-Lakeside Drive from Wealthy Street to the north end of John Collins Park.

-Regatta Plaza on Wealthy Street in the heart of Gaslight Village.

Learn more about the social district here: https://www.eastgr.org/585/Social-District.

It’s an honor to endorse Rachel Blair for Ward 3 City Commissioner along with my colleagues, Commissioners Ryan Burdick, Karey Hamrick, Laura Schwartz, and Chris Wessely, and my former colleagues Commissioners Brian Miller and Claudine Wagenaar.

I’m pleased with the progress we have made over the last four years. We’re building premier parks, fixing our streets and sidewalks, promoting public safety, enhancing walkability, supporting our schools, and advancing transparency. But the job isn’t done. That’s why I’m excited for a second term as your mayor. Together with you and the City Commission we will continue to move forward. To accomplish this, we need thoughtful leaders. I know Rachel Blair will listen to constituents, do her research, and make solid decisions. Rachel will focus on creating and maintaining an attractive, prosperous community for all families. I urge Ward 3 neighbors to vote for Rachel Blair in the upcoming election.

This Monday, October 2nd, let Big Bob's make dinner, and support the EGR Crew team at the same time. It's a win-win! 😊

So excited for these, and paddle boards will be available shortly! 😊🚣🏼‍♀️

Kayak Kiosk Now Available The City is excited to announce the installation of a kayak kiosk for community members to enjoy Reeds Lake.

What an honor it was to attend the unveiling of our new Historical Marker, commemorating Ramona Park. THANK YOU to Mary Dersch for all of her hard work in bringing this project to fruition. Thank you also to the East Grand Rapids Community Foundation, our wonderful Public Works Department, and our amazing city staff. Well done!

A big THANK YOU to all the wonderful volunteers that participated in today's Reed's Lake clean up event!! It was a great day. 😊🌱

It's a beautiful day to clean up Reed's Lake! Please join us TODAY from 12 - 2p. Gloves and bags will be provided in the Public Works parking lot (2310 Reeds Lake Blvd).
Hope to see you there! 😊🌱

Please join the E-Green Sustainability Initiative as we participate in WMEAC's Mayors' Grand River Cleanup!
Stop by for an hour, or stay for the whole time as we remove trash from our community's most beloved resource, Reeds Lake!

Please register for the event here: https://https://wmeac.org/solution/mayors-cleanup/
*choose EGR as your site when registering.

*Gloves and garbage bags will be provided. You may bring grabbers to reach into water, waders, etc. if you choose. Not all volunteers will be assigned to water areas.

Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸
As we enjoy this holiday with family and friends, let us remember and honor the hard work and achievements of all workers in our country.
Thank you for all that you do!

As a reminder, the EGReen recycling event TODAY from 10 - 12.
See the flyer below for details. 😊🌱

Take shelter. Stay safe EGR.

So excited about all the beautiful art around town!
THANK YOU to the amazing artists, the Lions and Rabbits Center for the Arts, and to the Meijer Foundation for their generous donation. Each installation location is listed in the article below.
Try to see them all if you can! 😊💕🎨

East GR sidewalk art sheds light on importance of storm drains City officials say the citywide art project is made possible by a collaboration with Lions and Rabbits Center for the Arts and a $25,000 grant the Meijer Foundation.

The online survey is available until August 16th! If you have not filled it out, please consider doing so.
Click Bit.ly/3K79Ug5 for the survey.
We want to hear your thoughts! 😊🛝

Tomorrow the Manhattan Park survey opens up and there is an also engagement session at Manhattan Park from 6 - 8 p.m., followed by two more on Thursday. I encourage those that are able, to participate in these upcoming events - I hope to see you there! 😊

Community members are invited to review conceptual designs, share feedback and ask questions for the planned improvements at Manhattan Park 6-8 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, Aug. 2) at the Manhattan Park Pavilion, 331 Cascade Road SE.

Can't make it tomorrow? The City is hosting additional engagement sessions from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3 at the East Grand Rapids Commission Chambers, 750 Lakeside Drive SE.

An online survey will also be available Aug. 2-16 here: Bit.ly/3K79Ug5.

Mark your calendar for the next E-GReen recycling event, August 26th from 10 - 12pm!! Electronics and foam packaging will be accepted. Check out the flyer below for more information.😊🌱

Don't forget - this Thursday, July 27th to come enjoy and explore the Gaslight Artisan Village Night Market!
Local artists, makers and live music, all in Big Bob's parking lot. Hope to see you there! 😊🎨🎶

I hope everyone had a fun, and safe 4th of July!
I would like to personally thank our amazing East Grand Rapids City Staff, and Public Safety Department for all of their hard work today.
Without them, today’s festivities would not have been possible. Thank you so much for all you do for our community!! ♥️🇺🇸

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Independence Day!
Happy 247th birthday, USA! 😊🇺🇸🎉💥

Love this new art in East! Beautiful! ♥️🎨

Today, we commemorate and honor Juneteenth—the day that represents freedom, resilience, and the enduring spirit of the Black community.
Today, and every day, let's commit ourselves to the continuous fight against racial injustice, discrimination, and inequality.
Happy Juneteenth!

Happy Father’s Day to all amazing Dads and father figures today! Thank you for everything that you do, and I hope you get to enjoy a relaxing day with family.
You’ve earned it!😊

Please remember to fill out your survey and also plan to attend one of our community input sessions, if you are able.
We want to hear from you! 😊🛝

The East Grand Rapids: Parks & Recreation Dept. invites you to three community input sessions to share your vision for an enhanced experience at Manhattan Park. Your feedback directly informs upcoming improvements to this treasured community resource.

You can also complete the online survey to share your thoughts: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3LMYD8T.

Below are details for the three community input sessions, all held at the Manhattan Park Pavilion, 331 Cascade Road SE:

6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 15
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Friday, June 16
6-8 p.m. Friday, June 16

As you enjoy time with family and friends today - also take some time to remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
Wishing a happy, safe Memorial Day to all! 🇺🇸

It was my honor and privilege to officiate this amazing couple’s wedding this weekend. 🌸💕
Congratulations to Jake and Gretchen!!

Wishing a wonderful and relaxing day to all the amazing moms. Enjoy! 🌸💕

April showers can clog storm drains. To help mitigate this issue, community members are encouraged to clear drains of debris.

Consider adopting a drain with these tips from Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds - LGROW: lgrow.org/adopt-a-drain.

There are still a number of spots open in tomorrow's EGR Community Blood Drive! Please consider donating if you are able! 😊🩸
https://donate.michigan.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/139789