Mobile GR Commission

About the Board

We're passionate about mobility in Grand Rapids. We make sure that all types of mobility are included in the City's vision. Think cars, bikes, public transit, pedestrians -- all the ways you can move around GR.

Here are some ways we go after our goals:

  • Guide on and off-street parking systems
  • Guide the DASH service
  • Give input on and plans for biking and walking initiatives
  • Review transportation demand management (TDM) plans
  • Incorporate mobility options
  • Support new mobility services
  • Monitor and market mobility info
  • Lead outreach to employers and help find mobility solutions
  • Market programs to assist special events
  • Use private advertising and other methods to let the public know about parking and transit availability and benefits
  • Make sure access to transportation options is equitable

Meeting Agendas and Minutes

We use a third-party legislative management system for meeting agendas and minutes.

View meeting schedule, agendas, and minutes

Check out our new meeting portal here!

  • 13 members
  • Members are appointed by the City Commission for a term beginning the first Monday in January
  • Members reflect diverse Mobile and Parking Services interests
  • The membership may also include a member of the City Commission

Residency Requirement

There's no residency requirement to be a member of this board.

Term Limits

Your term is 3 years. You may serve two consecutive terms. 

Compensation

There's no compensation for members on this board.

Laura Cesa

Mayoral Appointment
Ward 2 Resident
Term ends 1/4/2027

Craig Clark

Mayoral Appointment
Non-Resident
Term ends 1/3/2026

Lisa Haynes

Mayoral Appointment
Ward 1 Resident
Term ends 1/5/2026

Ben Kampmeier

Mayoral Appointment
Ward 1 Resident
Term ends 1/6/2025

Josh Lunger

Mayoral Appointment
Ward 2 Resident
Term ends 1/5/2026

Kris Mathis

Mayoral Appointment
Non-Resident
Term ends 1/5/2026

Debra Nyenhuis

Mayoral Appointment
Non-Resident
Term ends 1/6/2025

Chad Patton

Mayoral Appointment
Ward 3 Resident
Term ends 1/6/2025

Stefan Pawelka

Mayoral Appointment
Ward 2 Resident
Term ends 1/4/2027

Carolina Rayzel

Mayoral Appointment
Ward 2 Resident
Term ends 1/6/2025

Commissioner Drew Robbins

Mayoral Appointment
Ward 1 Resident
Term ends 1/6/2025 

Richard Winn

Mayoral Appointment
Ward 2 Resident
Term ends 1/2/2026

Kevin Wisselink

Mayoral Appointment
Ward 2 Resident
Term ends 1/4/2027

The City Code grants our commission its rights and power

Read City Code Section 2.135

Meeting Documents

View Agendas and Minutes Online

Board Liaison

Jessica Smith

Mobile GR Director
616-456-3290

 

Learn more about Mobile GR

Meeting Details

We keep a schedule of all meetings for the current year.

Download Annual Meeting Schedule (2025)

Download Meeting Notice (January 22, 2025)

Meeting Portal

Beginning November 7, 2024, meeting agendas and minutes will be available on our new meeting portal linked below.

View Meeting Portal

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