City of Grand Rapids
West Side Corridor Improvement Authority
About the Board
The West Side CIA encompasses three business districts in their development area: Stockbridge, West Fulton, and West Leonard.
Board Members
There are 13 members of the Mobile GR Commission who are all appointed by the City Commission for a term beginning the first Monday in January.
| Name | Position | Term Ends On |
|---|---|---|
| Jon O'Connor | Chair | 6/30/30 |
| Steve Tibbe | 6/30/30 | |
| Brent Gibson | Vice Chair | 6/30/30 |
| AliciaMarie Belchak | Commissioner | 6/30/30 |
| Michael Ziemer | 6/30/28 | |
| Johanna Vanderveen | 6/30/27 | |
| Johnny Brann | 6/30/28 | |
| Kathryn Chaplow | Secretary | 6/30/29 |
| William Neuson | 6/30/27 |
Development Support Policy
Contracts
The West Side CIA has a service agreement with the West Grand Neighborhood Organization for fiscal year 2026. Learn more.
Development Support Policy
The West Side CIA has a development support policy, which provides support for certain development projects that need significant public infrastructure investments and results in at least one of the following:
- Retention of permanent jobs
- Creation of permanent jobs
- Addition of residential units
- Creation of new greenspace available to the public
Download the development support policy of the West Side CIA
Budgets
Audits
The West Side CIA is included in the City of Grand Rapids Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
Annual Activity Synopsis
The West Side CIA does not have tax increment revenues which have not been expended within 5 years of their receipt.
Get Involved!
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Meeting Notices
City Staff Contact
Corridor Manager
Christopher Cranson
corridor@westgrand.org
Meetings
The West Side CIA meets every other month on the first Friday at 12:00 pm.
View Agendas and Minutes
Annual Meeting Schedule
Agenda Item Due Dates and Distribution Schedule
Agenda Preparation Policy
Documents and Links
Upcoming Meetings
No upcoming events.
