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Amy Langeland has lived in Zeeland for 30 years. 

Amy is a librarian at Heritage Christian School. Previously, she worked as a financial manager at Prince and Johnson Controls.

This is Amy's first time running for public office. She has previously been appointed to the Cemetery and Parks Commission.

As of August 12, 2025, Amy Langeland did not have a website.

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As of August 12, 2025, Amy Langeland did not have a website or any information online.

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Wants to maintain the character and quality of life in Zeeland.

- Wants to maintain the character and quality of life in Zeeland.

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Amy Langeland

This is Amy Langeland's first time running for public office. She has previously been appointed to the Cemetery and Parks Commission.

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Andrew Bult has a bachelor's degree in health science from Grand Valley State University and a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Belmont University. He lives in Zeeland with his wife Emily and their daughter Lena. They have lived here since 2021. Andrew is originally from Hudsonville, Michigan. 

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Andrew previously ran for Zeeland City Council in 2023 but did not win. 

As of August 12, 2025, Andrew Bult did not have a website or any information online.

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Believes updating the city's master plan is crucial for balanced, community-driven growth, and supports maintaining small-town character while addressing industrial expansion and housing needs.

- Believes updating the city's master plan is crucial for balanced, community-driven growth, and supports maintaining small-town character while addressing industrial expansion and housing needs.

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Plans to ensure that Zeeland is a "welcoming, vibrant, and family-friendly community."

- Plans to ensure that Zeeland is a "welcoming, vibrant, and family-friendly community."

Andrew Bult

Andrew Bult has a bachelor's degree in health science from Grand Valley State University and a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Belmont University. He lives in Zeeland with his wife Emily and their daughter Lena. Andrew is from Hudsonville, Michigan. 

Andrew Bult has a bachelor's degree in health science from Grand Valley State University and a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Belmont University. He lives in Zeeland with his wife Emily and their daughter Lena.

Andrew’s campaign for an at-large seat on Zeeland City Council is his first entry into politics.

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Ericka Humbert has a bachelor's degrees in English and strategic communication from Calvin College.

Ericka is self-employed as a freelance consultant who specializes in public relations (PR), marketing, and communications.

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Ericka's campaign for Zeeland City Council Member is her first entry into politics.

Wants to prioritize updating the Zeeland master plan to attract residents, businesses, and visitors.

Wants to make downtown a destination for businesses, residents, and visitors.

- Wants to prioritize updating the Zeeland master plan to attract residents, businesses, and visitors.
- Wants to make downtown a destination for businesses, residents, and visitors.

Opposes the expansion of the Reckitt manufacturing plant, citing concerns about noise pollution, traffic problems, off-putting smells, air pollution, greenspace loss and destruction of aesthetically-pleasing views.

- Opposes the expansion of the Reckitt manufacturing plant, citing concerns about noise pollution, traffic problems, off-putting smells, air pollution, greenspace loss and destruction of aesthetically-pleasing views.

As of August 12, 2025, Ericka Humbert did not have a website or any information online.

Supports "validating beautification, infrastructure, and accessibility projects [that] reflect the top needs and desires of our community, and continuing efforts to make downtown a destination for businesses, residents and visitors alike."

Supports "beautification, infrastructure, and accessibility projects [that] reflect the top needs and desires of our community."

- Supports "beautification, infrastructure, and accessibility projects [that] reflect the top needs and desires of our community."

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Glenn Kass holds a bachelor’s degree in political science. 

Glenn was a journeyman meat cutter at D&W. 

Glenn is currently a councilman on the Zeeland City Council. He was first elected in 2009 and has been re-elected three times. Before joining the council, he served on the Zeeland Planning Commission for six years.

Supports maintaining the city's current financial position.

Supports maintaining the city's current financial position because it's "in great shape."

- Supports maintaining the city's current financial position because it's "in great shape."

As of August 12, 2025, Glenn T. Kass did not have a website or any information online.

Supports providing police and fire/rescue with "whatever they need to protect our residents, industry, and visitors every day."

Supports providing police and fire rescue with "whatever they need to protect our residents, industry, and visitors every day."

- Supports providing police and fire rescue with "whatever they need to protect our residents, industry, and visitors every day."

Glenn T. Kass

Glenn is currently a councilman on the Zeeland City Council. He was first elected in 2007 and has been re-elected three times. Before joining the council, he served on the Zeeland Planning Commission for six years.

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Kylee DoBoer has lived in the city of Zeeland for 10 years.

Kylee is a secretary at Zeeland Public Schools. She also runs a small cleaning business.

Kylee’s campaign for a seat on the Zeeland City Council is her first entry into politics. 

Believes the most significant issue facing the city is the changing market in manufacturing and the need to stay ahead of transitions such as AI's role in jobs, taxes, and property values.

Believes the most significant issue facing the city is the changing market in manufacturing and the need to stay ahead of transitions such as AI's role in jobs and changes in taxes, and property values.

- Believes the most significant issue facing the city is the changing market in manufacturing and the need to stay ahead of transitions such as AI's role in jobs and changes in taxes, and property values.

As of August 12, 2025, Kylee DeBoer did not have a website or any information online.

Kylee DeBoer

Kylee DeBoer’s campaign for a seat on the Zeeland City Council is her first entry into politics. 

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Rebecca Perkins has lived in Zeeland for over 20 years. 

Rebecca’s campaign for Zeeland City Council Member is her first entry into politics. She has been serving on the Zeeland Planning Commission since 2021.

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Said, "We've made great strides in revitalizing key areas, attracting new development... But progress doesn’t sustain itself—we have to keep pushing forward."

Said, "Our local businesses are the engine of that progress. They provide good jobs, support families, and bring real character to our neighborhoods. But many are still struggling with rising costs, staffing challenges, and the lingering effects of economic uncertainty."

Said, "[Local businesses] provide good jobs, support families, and bring real character to our neighborhoods. But many are still struggling with rising costs, staffing challenges, and the lingering effects of economic uncertainty."

- Said, "We've made great strides in revitalizing key areas, attracting new development... But progress doesn’t sustain itself—we have to keep pushing forward."
- Said, "[Local businesses] provide good jobs, support families, and bring real character to our neighborhoods. But many are still struggling with rising costs, staffing challenges, and the lingering effects of economic uncertainty."

As of August 12, 2025, Rebecca Perkins did not have a website or any information online.

Rebecca Perkins

Rebecca Perkins’s campaign for Zeeland City Council Member is her first entry into politics. She has been serving on the Zeeland Planning Commission since 2021.

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