2025 Michigan General Election

Betsy Artz

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Betsy is a longtime Kentwood resident. She is the general manager of Celebration Cinema! RiverTown Crossings. She is a member of the Kentwood Women’s Club and president of Woman’s Life Chapter.

Betsy is the general manager of Celebration Cinema! RiverTown Crossings. She has worked there for over 40 years, serving in a variety of leadership roles.

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Betsy is currently an at-large Kentwood City Commissioner. She was first elected in 2013 and reelected in 2017 and 2021. She previously served on the Kentwood Planning Commission before being appointed to the City Commission in 2012.

Supports diversity and business development.

Advocates for solid financial stewardship of taxpayer dollars through careful budgeting and transparent reporting.

Supports protecting the financial futures of city employees by ensuring a fully funded pension plan.

Economy

Supports affordable housing and ensuring Kentwood has a diverse housing mix.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports the 2024 Police and Fire Millage to improve public safety staffing, training, and equipment.

Public Safety

Supports access to mental health services and affordable housing.

Healthcare

Supports expanding access to parks, trails, and recreational opportunities.

Supports diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives that ensure elected officials, board members, and city staff reflect the community.

Public Services

As of August 14, 2025, Betsy Artz did not have a website or any information online.

Energy & the Environment

Transportation & Infrastructure

- City commissioners in Michigan help make city-level laws, approve budgets, and oversee city services to serve the community’s needs. 
- Commissioners attend regular meetings, listen to public concerns, and vote on city issues like zoning, public safety, and spending. They also appoint and direct officials, like the city manager.
- City commissioners may be elected in partisan elections or nonpartisan elections, depending on the city. They may represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Terms for city council members often last two or four years, depending on the city.

Passes laws and regulations for your city.