February 16 Virtual Housing Commission Meeting
The next Grand Rapids Housing Commission meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 16, at 6:00 p.m. A meeting agenda will be available here on February 15.
January 22 Housing Commission Special Meeting
The Grand Rapids Housing Commission will hold a virtual special meeting to discuss Executive Director recruitment on Friday, January 22, at 6:00 p.m.
Join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
Meeting ID: 258-295-837
You can also dial in using your phone. For supported devices, tap the one-touch number below to join instantly.
1 (786) 535-3211
One-touch: tel:+17865353211,,258295837#
Access Code: 258-295-837
Please note that the meeting will not be underway until January 22 at 6:00 p.m.
Submission of public comments: During the meeting the Housing Commission will use technology to facilitate typed comments that may be read or shared with the Housing Commission and other attendees. Alternatively, email your comment or question in advance or leave a message at (616) 235‑2651.
GRHC Governing & Advisory Boards
The Grand Rapids Housing Commission is governed by a five-member board appointed by the Grand Rapids City Manager and approved by the City Commission. These talented and dedicated community volunteers oversee our efforts and help ensure the continuing success of our affordable housing programs.
- Bobbie Butler, President
- Betty Zylstra, Vice President
- Angela Bunn, Commissioner
- Patrick Miles Sr., Commissioner
- Monica Steimle-App, Commissioner
Grand Rapids Housing Commission meetings are held monthly at 6:00 p.m. and are open to the public. Meetings are temporarily being conducted virtually. A link to the meeting will be available on this page on the meeting date.
A meeting agenda is posted here the Friday before each meeting.
- January 19
- February 16
- March 16
- April 20
- May 18
- June 15
- No July Meeting
- August 17
- September 21
- October 19
- November 16
- December 14
The agenda for each Grand Rapids Housing Commission meeting is posted here and under “Quick Links” on our home page the Monday before each meeting.
Click the links below to view summaries of recent Housing Commission meetings.
Recent Meeting Minutes
The Resident Advisory Board meet several times a year to help review and refine policies and practices so that we can more effectively meet the needs of the families we serve.
- Angela Bunn, Chairperson
- Teresa Boileau
- Martha Dove
- Ellen Fitzgerald
- Barbara Jones
- Jo Ann Morris
- Yesica Robinson
- Leonard Webster
- Virgie Young
The GRHC works with Wyoming Housing Commission, Kent Community Action and numerous businesses and community organizations to administer a Family Self-Sufficiency Program that empowers low-income households to build a financial “nest egg” when a change in income increases the family’s portion of monthly rent.
- Vanessa Amon, West Michigan Works
- Deborah Conley, Michigan Family Resources
- Yolanda Duncan, Grand Rapids Community College
- John Gill, West Michigan Works
- Stephanie Gingerich, LINC Community Revitalization
- Pamela Houtteman, Goodwill Industries
- Kathleen Papke, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Samantha Rose, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Kathleen Russo, Chemical Bank
- Megan Seely, Goodwill Industries
- Berniz Terpstra, Inner City Christian Federation
- GRHC Representatives
- Jenn Boerman, Resident Services Manager
- Wanda Couch, Lead Resident Services Specialist
- Maria Lara, Resident Services Specialist
- Wyoming Housing Commission Representatives
- Rebeca Venema, Executive Director
- Myra Iacovoni, FSS/Section 8 Coordinator
- Kent Community Action Representatives
- Noelia Garcia, FSS/Section 8 Coordinator
- Emily Stroka, FSS/Section 8 Coordinator
Provides oversight of the administration of Adams Park Apartments, a 188-unit development that serves disabled adults and seniors ages 62 or older.
- Victor Vasquez Jr., President
- Ellen James, Treasurer
- Daniel Oglesby, Secretary
- Betty Zylstra
Provides oversight of the administration of Creston Plaza Apartments, a 100-unit development that serves families, seniors and people who have disabilities.
- Ellen James, President
- Betty Zylstra, Treasurer
- Melvin Fox, Secretary
Provides oversight of the administration of our Scattered Sites program, which serves families, seniors and people who have disabilities; includes 20 duplex units and 23 rent-to-own homes.
- Ellen James, President
- Betty Zylstra, Treasurer
- Melvin Fox, Secretary
Provides oversight of the administration of Hope Community Rapid Re-Housing program, which serves homeless women and their minor children.
- Douglas Dozeman, President
- Jamie Ladd, Vice President
Provides oversight of the administration of Leonard Terrace Apartments, a senior community that serves ages 55 and older.
- Patrick Miles Sr., President
Provides oversight of the administration of Mount Mercy Apartments and Sheldon Apartments, senior communities that serve ages 55 and older, and Campau Commons Apartments, a family development that also serves seniors and people with disabilities.
- Ellen James, President
- Betty Zylstra, Treasurer
- Melvin Fox, Secretary
- Daniel Oglesby
- Victor Vasquez Jr.
Provides oversight of the administration of Mount Mercy Apartments, a senior community that serves ages 55 and older.
- Ellen James, President
- Betty Zylstra, Treasurer
- Melvin Fox, Secretary
Provides oversight of the administration of Ransom Tower Apartments, a senior community that serves ages 62 and older.
- Monica Steimle-App, Treasurer
- Maureen Slade, Secretary
- Jay Connor