Ward 3 | Holland, MI

Bylnda Sól graduated from the Grand Rapids Community College Police Academy and has a degree in Criminal Justice. She also has an undergraduate degree in liberal studies from Grand Valley State University. Bylnda is from Joliet, Illinois, but has lived in Holland for 28 years. She has three adult children and a granddaughter.

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Bylnda is a program coordinator at Veterans Upward Bound. She previously served in the National Guard for six years. Bylnda also worked as a legal assistant for the Ottawa County Prosecutor's Office and as a police reserve.

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Bylnda is currently a member of the Holland City Council, representing Ward 3. She was elected in November 2021 and is currently serving her first term. 

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

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Advocates for community empowerment and support for diverse groups, including LGBTQ, seniors, women, youth, veterans, and those facing food and housing insecurity.

- Advocates for community empowerment and support for diverse groups, including LGBTQ, seniors, women, youth, veterans, and those facing food and housing insecurity.

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Bylnda Sól

Bylnda is a program coordinator at Veterans Upward Bound.

Advocates for community empowerment, including affordable housing initiatives.

Bylnda is a program coordinator at Veterans Upward Bound. She graduated from the Grand Rapids Community College Police Academy and has a degree in Criminal Justice.

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Holland Ward 3 challenger Tim Marroquin

Tim Marroquin is from Holland, Michigan. He has a master's degree in education from Grand Valley State University.  He is involved in the community as the president of the Parent Participation Committee for Holland Public Schools, a member of the Holland Human Relations Commission, and a trustee for the Herrick District Library.

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Tim is a student services specialist at Grand Valley State University. He previously worked as a talent program coordinator for the West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

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Tim Marroquin is a current member of the Holland Board of Education. He previously ran for Holland City Council Member, Ward 3, but did not win.

Wants to partner with private and public institutions to make communities more accessible.

- Wants to partner with private and public institutions to make communities more accessible.

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

Wants to increase community involvement in city maintenance and supporting local businesses.

Wants to increase community involvement in city maintenance and support local businesses.

Supports inclusion and equity for all marginalized groups.

Supports inclusion and equity for marginalized groups.

- Wants to increase community involvement in city maintenance and support local businesses.
- Supports inclusion and equity for marginalized groups.

Tim Marroquin

Tim Marroquin is a lifelong resident of Holland. He has a master's degree in education from Grand Valley State University. He is the assistant director of Education-Trio Talent Search at Grand Valley State University. He is involved in the community as the president of the Parent Participation Committee for Holland Public Schools, a member of the Holland Human Relations Commission, a trustee for the Herrick District Library, a block connector at Westcore Neighbors, and a coach for Holland Little League.

Tim Marroquin is a current member of the Holland Board of Education. He previously ran for Holland City Council Member, Ward 3, eight years ago but did not win.

Tim Marroquin is from Holland, Michigan. He has a master's degree in education from Grand Valley State University. He is involved in the community as the president of the Parent Participation Committee for Holland Public Schools, a member of the Holland Human Relations Commission, a trustee for the Herrick District Library, a block connector at Westcore Neighbors, and a coach for Holland Little League.

Tim Marroquin is currently a member of the Holland Board of Education. He previously ran for Holland City Council Member, Ward 3, in 2017 but did not win. 

As of August 12, 2025, Tim Marroquin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports increased community involvement in city maintenance and local business support.

- City council members in Michigan help make city-level laws, approve budgets, and oversee city services to serve the community’s needs. 
- Council members 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 council members 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.