Mayor LaGrand’s State of the City address provides us some insight into what Grand Rapids residents can expect

Mayor LaGrand’s State of the City address provides us some insight into what Grand Rapids residents can expect

Last Thursday night, Mayor David LaGrand gave his first State of the City speech at an event that was invite only. Invite only events by public officials means that they want to control the narrative and prevent any dissenting voices from being heard. It’s not a good look for those who claim to be progressive. In addition, the event featured numerous sponsors, most of which have a track record of engaging in repressive, exploitative practices, a…