GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — For four generations, Milinda Ysasi’s family has left its mark on Grand Rapids.
“My great-grandparents were some of the first Mexican-American families that were here in Grand Rapids,” Ysasi said. “My parents worked in the school system. … My dad was one of the first principals of color in (Grand Rapids Public Schools).”
Now it’s her turn. On Tuesday, she waselectedGrand Rapids’ first Latina city commissioner.
“That one thing doesn’t define me, but we did make history,” Ysasi, who will represent the 2nd Ward, said.
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