2025 Michigan General Election

Bob Monetza

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Bob Monetza wins Grand Haven mayoral race in landslide victory ...

City Council - City of Grand Haven

Bob is a retired facilities engineer. He worked at Howmet Corporation, where he held various roles including designer, engineer, supervisor, and facilities manager. 

Grand Haven city candidates set for Nov. 2025 election - mlive.com

Bob is currently the Mayor of Grand Haven. He was first elected as Mayor in 2019 and served until 2021. He was re-elected as Mayor in 2023. Bob previously served on the Grand Haven City Council from 2009 to 2019. Before that, he served on the Grand Haven Planning Commission from 1999 to 2008.

Supports attracting housing for all income levels, especially younger working families.

Economy

Housing & Urban Development

As mayor, supported the installation of surveillance cameras to reduce vandalism.

Public Safety

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

Healthcare

Supports diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

Public Services

Approves of spending $673,000 to remove coal from Harbor Island.

Energy & the Environment

Believes the most pressing issue is addressing environmental concerns at the former Sims power plant and city landfill on Harbor Island.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

- A mayor’s job can be different in each city, but they usually make sure city laws are followed, help create and manage the city’s budget, appoint people to boards and committees, and oversee city services like police, fire departments, parks, and public transportation.
- The mayor works with the city council and sometimes helps make decisions by voting.
- They may be elected in partisan elections or nonpartisan elections, depending on the city. 
- They are elected to a two- or four-year term, depending on the city.

The highest elected official at the city level.