2025 Michigan General Election

Laura Schwartz

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News Flash • East Grand Rapids Voters Elect Three Commission

Laura Schwartz lives at 902 Floral Avenue Southeast.

Laura is currently a city commissioner for East Grand Rapids. She was elected in November 2021 and her term ends in December 2025.

As a planning commissioner, supported increasing housing units to address the regional housing shortage.

Economy

As a city commissioner, supported the development of a new park in East Grand Rapids.

Housing & Urban Development

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

Public Safety

Healthcare

Public Services

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.