Get to Know Your Government

Reporter Megan Buffington is attending the Grand Rapids City Government Academy this spring 2024 to help us all understand more about how our local governments function.

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Grand Rapids Chief talks department structure, community policing

Megan Buffington

Week Two of the Grand Rapids City Government Academy included presentations from Police Chief Andy Morgan, K-9 Murphy and violent crime enforcement Commander Greg Payment.
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Why I'm learning more about city government, and why you should, too

Megan Buffington

Reporter Megan Buffington attends Grand Rapids' city government academy, which teaches how the city runs to help inform residents and increase civic engagement.