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

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Glenn was a journeyman meat cutter at D&W. 

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.

As of June 5, 2025, Glenn T. Kass did not have a website or any information online.

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Glenn T. Kass

Glenn Kass is a councilman on the Zeeland City Council, where he has served since 2007 and has been re-elected three times. He works as a journeyman meat cutter at D&W and holds a bachelor’s degree in political science. Before joining the council, he served on the Zeeland Planning Commission for six years and is now seeking another term on the council.

Glenn T. Kass is currently a councilman representing the City of Zeeland on the Zeeland City Council. He was first elected in 2007 and has been re-elected three times.

As of June 13, 2025, Glenn T. Kass 1 did not have a website or any information online.

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

As of June 5, 2025, Amy Langeland did not have a website or any information online.

Amy Langeland

As of June 13, 2025, Amy Langeland did not have a website or any information online.

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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.

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

As of June 5, 2025, Andrew Bult did not have a website or any information online.

Andrew Bult

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

As of June 13, 2025, Andrew Bult did not have a website or any information online.

Andrew Bult’s campaign for Zeeland City Council Member is his first entry into politics. He is one of seven challengers vying for one of three council seats on the Zeeland City Council and is among six newcomers filing to run.

Andrew Bult’s campaign for Zeeland City Council Member 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.

As of June 5, 2025, Ericka Humbert did not have a website or any information online.

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.

Ericka Humbert

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

As of June 13, 2025, Ericka Humbert did not have a website or any information online.

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Hillery McAlpine’s campaign for Zeeland City Council Member is her first entry into politics.

As of June 5, 2025, Hillery McAlpine did not have a website or any information online.

Hillery McAlpine

As of June 13, 2025, Hillery McAlpine did not have a website or any information online.

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

As of June 5, 2025, Kylee DeBoer did not have a website or any information online.

Kylee DeBoer

Kylee DeBoer’s campaign for an at-large seat on the Zeeland City Council is her first entry into politics. She is one of seven candidates vying for three open at-large seats, and one of six newcomers competing in the August 5 primary election.

As of June 13, 2025, Kylee DeBoer 1 did not have a website or any information online.

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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.

As of June 5, 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 served on the Planning Commission since 2021.

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

Rebecca Perkins' campaign for Zeeland City Council Member is her first entry into politics. She currently serves on the Zeeland Planning Commission, a position she has held since 2021.

As of June 13, 2025, Rebecca Perkins did not have a website or any information online.

Rebecca is a Realtor. She works at @Home Realty, a locally owned and operated real estate company, where she has been since 2013. She began her career as a Realtor when she moved to West Michigan in 2002, helping clients buy and sell homes and building lasting relationships. She and her company take pride in using the latest real estate technology to stay ahead of the curve and serve their clients effectively.

Rebecca Perkins's campaign for Zeeland City Council Member is her first run for public office. She has served on the city’s Planning Commission since 2021. The council seats are at-large, nonpartisan positions with four-year terms.

Rebecca Perkins moved to West Michigan from Indiana in 2002 with her husband, Jeff. In West Michigan, she found a community that captured her heart and changed her life. It was there that she and her husband started their family, and she began her career as a Realtor.

Rebecca Perkins is a Realtor® at @Home Realty, a locally owned and operated real estate company where she has worked since 2013. She began her career in real estate in 2002 after moving from Indiana to Michigan, settling in West Michigan. In her role, she helps clients navigate their real estate goals—whether selling a house or purchasing an investment property—and partners with financing professionals to support clients’ needs.

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

As of June 13, 2025, Rebecca Perkins’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- 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.