Campaign Events

DFA City Candidate picnic

Here's your opportunity to meet some of the city of Grand Rapids candidates for city commission and all 4 candidates for Mayor of Grand Rapids. There will also be some candidates from surrounding cities. Those confirmed are: Mayor George Heartwell, Commissioner Rick Tormala, GR School Board Member Jim Rinck, and Jackie Miller, candidates for Mayor. Ruth Kelly and David LaGrand, for Grand Rapids City Commission, Steve Kauffman for Grandville City Commission, Wyoming City Commissioner Spence Bertram will have a representative present as he will out of town.

5:30 Gathering and Social Hour

6:15 Sharp Potluck Dinner

6:45 Program

Bring a dish to pass, your own beverage and dishes. This is a non-alcohol event.

We have reserved one of the shelters in Riverside Park so it's a go rain or shine. Watch your email for future updates and directions.

Event Date: Wednesday, August 1, 2007

Event Time: 5:30 PM Eastern

Venue Name: Riverside Park

Address: Monroe NE

City: Grand Rapids

WOOD Radio - 1 hour with Jim Rinck

If you would like to hear more about Jim Rinck's vision for the future of Grand Rapids, please tune in to WOOD radio 1300 AM Thursday morning August 2nd. Jim Rick will be the featured guest on the Rick and Scott show. Tune-in and learn more about Jim Rinck before the August 7th Primary election.

Meet the candidates at Wealthy Street Theatre debate

Join Jim Rinck as he debates his opponents George Heartwell, Rick Tormala, and Jackie Miller at the Neighborhood Business Alliance 2007 Mayoral Debate. The event will be held at the Wealthy Street Theatre at 1130 Wealthy Street in Grand Rapids.

6:00pm - 7:00pm Meet and Greet the candidates

7:00pm - 8:30pm Debate

For those who can not attend, please note that GRTV will be broadcasting the event on Channel 24 live the night of the event, and will re-broadcast the debate at 2:00pm on August 3rd, at 12:00pm on August 4th, 12:00pm on August 5th, and finally at 9:00pm on August 6th.

WGVU News Radio Candidate Forum

Please tune in to WGVU Radio News with Fred Martino from 9am - 11am on July 27th. The first hour of the show will be a panel interview by Mr. Martino. The second hour will be reserved for listeners to call in with their questions.

Please participate, feel free to call Jim with your questions at (616) 331-6666.

WGVU RADIO - 1480 AM/88.5 FM & 850 AM/95.3 FM

For additional information, please contact:
Jeff Winston
Campaign Manager
616.780.5174