GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Grand Rapids residents got their only chance Monday to question the three finalists in the search for the next city manager.
The finalists — Pontiac Deputy Mayor Jane Bais-Disessa, Port Huron City Manager James Freed and Arlington County, Virginia, Deputy Manager Carol Mitten — brought a range of experience and backgrounds to the podium at Wealthy Street Theatre during Monday’s public forum.
They faced questions about everything from racial inequity to police relations to affordable housing.
Below, read some of the questions to the candidates and their answers.