Grand Rapids City Commission 1st Ward · Nov 3, 2026
Lindsey Perez-Plescher
Candidate for City Commission 1st Ward
Lindsey Perez-Plescher is running for Grand Rapids City Commission 1st Ward in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Steve Tibbe.
Last day to register by mail or online (in-person registration continues through Election Day) · Mon, Oct 19, 2026
Licensed professional counselor and founder and director of the Center for Immigration Studies and Education. She provides outpatient therapy at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services.
- Endorsed by
- Lists endorsements from the Kent County Democratic Party, Grand Rapids Firefighter’s Local 366, Sierra Club, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, Mayor David LaGrand, and Commissioners AliciaMarie Belchak and Marshall Kilgore, among others. Lindsey Perez-Plescher campaign
- Campaign website
- www.lindseyforgr.com
Where Lindsey Perez-Plescher stands: positions on the record
Data centers1 sourced position
Said she will strongly oppose building any data centers until harms to the environment, utility bills, noise and light are mitigated.
“I will adamantly appose the building of any data centers around any community until all those issues are mitigated.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)
Public safety1 sourced position
Would work to promote and grow the city's mental-health co-response team.
“I will work to promote and grow our co-response team which has shown great promise diverting arrests and ER visits.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)
Housing2 sourced positions
Would work with the city to streamline permits for new homes and accessory dwelling units, with attention to homes for purchase.
“I will work with the city to streamline permit processing for new builds as well as ADUs.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)
Promotes using the city's land bank to build affordable homes and duplexes and helping first-time buyers with down payments.
“I am promoting utilizing the City's land bank to build affordable homes and duplexes, as well as helping first time homeowners with down payments.”
Own statementThe Rapidian Voter Guide 2026
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