George Heartwell
Our Community's Children director retires, looks back on public service
by (Brett)
Submitted 01-14-2021 under LOCAL LIFE
After more than two decades as executive director for Our Community’s Children (OCC), Lynn Heemstra retired from her role Jan. 5, leaving behind a legacy of youth advocacy. OCC, a public-private partnership between the City of Grand Rapids,...
Mayor Heartwell says farewell to his role as Grand Rapids mayor
by (Mayor George K....)
Submitted 12-29-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS
Dear Rapidian readers, This is my “swan song” letter, as I prepare to leave office after 12 years as Mayor of Grand Rapids and eight years before that as Third Ward City Commissioner. I leave office deeply satisfied at the direction Grand...
Mayor answers citizen questions live in July City Connection
by (GRTV)
Submitted 07-13-2015 under NONPROFITS
Every month on the first Monday, Mayor Heartwell is open to all questions sent in during his live on-air show "City Connection." This month, City Connection was delayed one week due to the holidays. On Monday, July 13 at 5:00 p.m. the mayor...
Mayor braves "polar vortex" to answer citizen concerns
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 01-06-2014 under NEWS
Every month, the mayor is open to all questions sent in during his live on-air show "City Connection." This month, the mayor braved sub-zero temps and white-outs to continue the tradition. He answered questions like those posed by Chelsie Wyse...
Mayor to answer citizen questions on eve of elections
by (Holly)
Submitted 11-01-2013 under NEWS
Monday night at 5:00 p.m., Mayor Heartwell answered questions from local citizens in his monthly call-in show on GRTV (and streamed live here on The Rapidian!) "City Connection." Each month, you can add your own questions for City Connection...
Mayor answers citizen concerns on about safety, streets, bicycles
by (Renato)
Submitted 08-13-2013 under NONPROFITS
Got a question for Mayor Heartwell? Ask it every month on City Connection! Every month, local citizens have an opportunity to interact with Grand Rapid's most prominent elected official. This Monday evening at 5:00, Mayor Heartwell answered...
Mayor answers citizen questions, discusses search for Comptroller position
by (Holly)
Submitted 03-29-2013 under NONPROFITS
Got a question for Mayor Heartwell? Ask it every month on City Connection! Every month, local citizens have an opportunity to interact with Grand Rapid's most prominent elected official. This Monday evening at 5:00, Mayor Heartwell answered...
Catalyst Radio: GR mayor tells how new city policy is addressing wage theft
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 12-03-2012 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we explore the issue of wage theft – where workers are not paid all of their wages due. Hear Grand Rapids Mayor...
Mayor Heartwell hosts July edition of live call-in show Monday Night
by (George)
Submitted 07-02-2012 under NEWS
At 5 p.m. Monday night, Mayor Heartwell's live interactive public access show City Connection was simulcast right here on The Rapidian. City Connection is an opportunity for Grand Rapidians to talk with our mayor about important city issues. If...
Mayor Heartwell returns for June edition of live call-in show
by (George)
Submitted 06-04-2012 under NEWS
At 5 p.m. Monday night, Mayor Heartwell's live interactive public access show City Connection was simulcast right here on The Rapidian. City Connection is an opportunity for Grand Rapidians to talk with our mayor about important city issues....