Walker City Commission Ward 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Thomas Knapp
Candidate for City Commission Ward 1
Thomas Knapp is running for Walker City Commission Ward 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Bruce de Wit.
Early voting begins (through Nov. 1, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily) · Sat, Oct 24, 2026
Postal clerk with 15 years in logistics, customer service and planning at the Postal Service.
- Campaign website
- www.thomasforwalker.com
Five candidates are on the Kent County official candidate list for four Walker contests: Elaina A. Huizenga-Chase (Mayor, unopposed), Bruce de Wit and Thomas Knapp (Ward 1 partial term ending 12/01/2028), John McCrackin (Ward 2) and Terry Schweitzer (Ward 3). Kent County Clerk
Where Thomas Knapp stands: positions on the record
Data centers1 sourced position
Said he sees no compelling reason for Walker to entertain data center development.
“I see no compelling reason whatsoever for Walker to even entertain data center development.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)
Housing1 sourced position
Said the city commission can significantly increase options for housing development to slow rising housing costs.
“we can significantly increase options for housing development that can at least slow the meteoric rise in housing costs.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)
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