Steve Tibbe is from Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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Steve Tibbe earned a bachelor's degree in medical diagnostic imaging from Fort Hays State University and a master's degree certificate in project management from Ferris State University.

Steve has experience in community engagement and economic development. He also works alongside small business owners.

Steve currently works as a development manager for GRNow, an entrepreneur in residence at Michigan State University, the director of operations for Fans of Valley Field, the director of operations for The Soccer Rebellion, and as a founding member of Reality Capture Experts. He previously worked in the manufacturing and automotive industries.

Steve's campaign for Grand Rapids city commissioner is his first time running for public office.

2026 Michigan General Election

2026 Michigan Primary Election

Democrat

Nonpartisan

Republican

Supports allowing small businesses in Grand Rapids to win city contracts.

Supports connecting residents to jobs through partnerships with employers and trade programs.

Supports investing in neighborhoods by expanding grants and support for small businesses along commercial corridors.

- Supports allowing small businesses in Grand Rapids to win city contracts.
- Supports connecting residents to jobs through partnerships with employers and trade programs.
- Supports investing in neighborhoods by expanding grants and support for small businesses along commercial corridors.

Economy

Plans to address housing shortages and high rents by advocating for zoning reforms that permit more mixed-use developments and increased housing density.

Supports mixed-income housing developments.

Supports "smart growth" that prevents displacement and keeps long-term residents in the community.

Wants to create policies that make it easier for residents to own homes and harder for large-scale investors to outcompete local residents.

Supports promoting homeownership by exploring incentives for primary residents and discouraging bulk investor purchases.

- Plans to address housing shortages and high rents by advocating for zoning reforms that permit more mixed-use developments and increased housing density.
- Supports mixed-income housing developments.
- Supports "smart growth" that prevents displacement and keeps long-term residents in the community.
- Wants to create policies that make it easier for residents to own homes and harder for large-scale investors to outcompete local residents.
- Supports promoting homeownership by exploring incentives for primary residents and discouraging bulk investor purchases.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports community policing, which is when officers are assigned to specific neighborhoods to strengthen relationships with residents.

- Supports community policing, which is when officers are assigned to specific neighborhoods to strengthen relationships with residents.

Public Safety

As of May 1, 2026, Steve Tibbe’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

Wants to invest in safe, well-maintained parks and green spaces.

- Wants to invest in safe, well-maintained parks and green spaces.

Public Services

Energy & the Environment

Supports expanding transportation options like improved bus access, walkable streets, and bike infrastructure.

- Supports expanding transportation options like improved bus access, walkable streets, and bike infrastructure.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Steve Tibbe's campaign for Grand Rapids City Commissioner, First Ward is his first entry into politics.

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Supports making it easier for small Grand Rapids businesses to win city contracts to keep more city dollars local.

Supports connecting residents to real jobs through partnerships with employers and trade programs.

Supports expanding grants and support for small businesses along commercial corridors.

Supports zoning reforms for more mixed-use developments and increased density to address housing shortages and rising rents.

Supports encouraging housing that works for real families by promoting developments with a mix of price points, unit sizes, and ownership opportunities, rather than just high-end rentals.

Supports protecting the character of neighborhoods while ensuring accessibility, advocating for smart growth that prevents displacement and keeps long-term residents rooted in the community.

Supports promoting homeownership by exploring incentives for primary residents and discouraging bulk investor purchases that drive up prices and limit access for local buyers.

Supports consistent community policing by assigning officers to specific neighborhoods, strengthening relationships with residents, and maintaining clear standards for transparency and accountability.

Supports revitalizing public parks to foster wellness and connection.

Supports expanding safe and reliable transportation options, including better bus access, walkable streets, and bike infrastructure, to help residents connect to jobs, schools, and parks.

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- 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.

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