News Room
MEDIA CONTACT
Eric Anderson
Campaign Manager
Phone: 616.881.3273
A RECORD OF SUCCESS
Jim Rinck has dedicated 14 years of public service as the longest serving member of the Grand Rapids Board of Education. He has been a consistent voice for Grand Rapids Public Schools, its students, and families.
Rinck’s common sense approach to leadership led him to remain in opposition to the privatization of the school busses. Local media has labeled Rinck as ‘combative’ because he was one of the most vocal and outspoken opponents of attempts to privatize custodial and support services.
Jim Rinck proposed and the Board of Education approved tougher new rules for GRPS vehicles. The new rule requires that all busses and GRPS vehicles be turned off if sitting idle for more than 5 minutes. This cost-saving measure will save the district money and help keep our air quality safe.
RINCK SEEKS TO REPRESENT THE PEOPLE, NOT THE POWER BROKERS.
Jim Rinck is beholden to no one except the residents of Kent Count. Unlike his opponent, Rinck is only interested in serving the best interests of ALL of the people of Kent County, not just business or union leaders.
Rinck says, “I have no interest in trading my soul for an endorsement from a special interest group. I would rather concentrate on the issues facing the people of Kent County than to pander to the so-called ‘decision-makers’. I want the voters to be the decision makers; not the special interest groups”.