Gr Gov!!
COVID-19
Election
Places (Of Gov)
Laws
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Who was the last mayor? Of Grand Rapids, MI

Rosalynn Bliss

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When did COVID-19 start??

2019, in December 

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Who's the current president?

Donald J Trump

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What's the name of a place of Government?

Courts, Fire department, Tax department, DNV, Police stations, Hospitals, Banks

100

What is the curfew? for a teen in Grand Rapids without a parent and being outside

Children 11 and under must be inside by 10:00 PM; youth 12, 13, and 14 by 11:00 PM; and youth 15 and 16 by midnight.

200

Who's the Mayor of Grand Rapids, MI ??

David LaGrand

200

If you had to take an estimated guess, how many people do you think died from COVID-19? 

Over 7 million deaths 

200

What's the legal age to vote?

18+

200

How many wards are there in Grand Rapids, MI?

Three Wards!!

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How many hours can someone under 16 Work per week during school?

24 hours per week, also only 3 hours a day after school

300

How many people live in Grand Rapids, MI?

approximately 200,808

300

What are common symptoms of COVID-19

fever or chills, cough, fatigue, shortness of breath, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion, nausea, and diarrhea.

300

When Is Election Day This Year

Election day this year is: November 3, 2026.

300
How many police officers are in Grand Rapids, MI

Appoximately 300 Officers are swon in at the moment.

300

What is a common law used in GR, MI

the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act is paramount. It protects you from discrimination in employment, housing, and public spaces.

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how many people make up the GR MI government?

approximately 1,700 employees across 30 departments.

400

Do you think treatment for COVID-19 is accurate?

COVID-19 treatments are highly accurate and effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalization, and death, particularly for high-risk individuals. However, these medications must be prescribed and started early (within 5 days of symptom onset) to be effective.

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Do you elect the commissioners?

YES!!

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How many hospital are in GR, MI?

20 hospitals overall!!

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What was the last bill passed in Grand Rapids, MI

to ban amplified sound within 100 yards of hospitals and healthcare clinics. Additionally, the Commission unanimously approved the 2027 fiscal year budget on May 19, 2026, totaling $786 million.

500

Who is your ward commissioner 

Ward #1: Drew Robbins, AliciaMarie Belchak

Ward#2:Lisa Knight and Milinda Ysasi

Ward#3:Marshall Kilgore & Kelsey Perdue

500

How was COVID-19 discovered?

COVID-19 was discovered in December 2019 when a cluster of atypical, pneumonia-like illnesses emerged in Wuhan, China. Most early patients were linked to the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market. After standard treatments failed, researchers identified the cause as a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) through genetic sequencing

500

How did election day start? When was it started?

In 1845, Congress passed a federal law declaring the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November as Election Day

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Where was the first law firm established in GR, MI?

Grand Rapids' first physical law office was established in 1836 by attorney Charles Philo Calkins. Originally located at Monroe Center and Ottawa, the small Greek Revival building is now preserved as the city’s oldest surviving wooden structure and sits downtown at 201 State Street SE in Lincoln Place Park.

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One of the most recent laws passed related to High School in Michigan

Michigan lawmakers recently enacted bipartisan legislation (Bills 4531 and 4532) signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in May 2026, which eliminates outdated standardized testing requirements for high school juniors and removes the mandatory writing portion of the 11th-grade state assessment.