Building a Stronger Kentwood
Your Voice Matters — Let It Be Heard
Join the growing list of residents, leaders, and neighbors who are endorsing Mayor Stephen Kepley. Your voice adds momentum to a campaign that values experience, unity, and progress.
From safer streets to stronger neighborhoods, your support helps build a city we can all be proud of. Let’s come together around leadership that puts people first and keeps Kentwood moving forward.
Want a mayor who truly listens and leads?
Believe Kentwood thrives with strong values?
Ready to stand for trusted, local leadership?
Endorse today and be part of the team effort!
What Does It Mean to Endorse Mayor Kepley?
Endorsing Mayor Kepley is simple — and powerful. It means you publicly stand behind his leadership, character, and vision for Kentwood’s future. Whether you just add your name or choose to get more involved by posting a yard sign, sharing with neighbors, or helping at events, your support helps fuel a campaign built on integrity, community, and results.
Public Endorsement
Add your name to the growing list of supporters who believe in Mayor Kepley’s proven, people-first leadership. Endorse Mayor Kepley
Door-to-Door Volunteer
Help get the word out by walking neighborhoods and sharing campaign materials with residents. Ask for a door sign.
Yard Sign Display
Show your support by placing a campaign sign in your yard where neighbors can see it.
Host a Meet-Up
Invite friends over to hear more about Mayor Kepley’s vision and how they can get involved. Host a meet-up.
Make a Donation
Give financially to support campaign efforts like advertising, events, and outreach. Donate now.
James F. Falling
“I’ve known Stephen Kepley for twenty years. I’ve observed him as a competent, conscientious, hardworking, servant leader for Kentwood. The Mayor’s position is non-partisan and regardless of your political stripe, Stephen will continue to be an effective mayor and servant leader for all.”
Alan Lipner
“As a past Zoning Board of Appeals Commissioner I have seen Kentwood grow and prosper under Mayor Kepley’s leadership and am looking forward to Kentwood continuing to grow for a long time.”
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Kentwood POLC Patrol Officers Union
The Kentwood POLC Patrol Officers Union is proud to endorse Mayor Stephen Kepley for re-election as Mayor of Kentwood. Mayor Kepley has been a steady and effective leader for the city serving as our mayor since 2013, and before that, as the Director of Engineering and Inspections.
Over my 25 years working for the City of Kentwood, I’ve served under three different mayors. Mayor Kepley stands out as the most approachable and engaged leader I’ve had the opportunity to work with. As President of the Kentwood Patrol Officers Union, I’ve had many conversations with him about the issues that matter to both our officers and the broader community. He consistently listens to our concerns and has shown a strong commitment to the safety and well being of Kentwood residents.
Mayor Kepley’s proven leadership, responsiveness to public safety needs, and dedication to the city make him an outstanding choice for another term. On behalf of the Kentwood POLC Patrol Officers Union, I encourage our community to support Mayor Kepley in the 2025 election.
If you back the Blue, you should back Kepley too!
Officer Russell Mazarka
Kentwood POLC Union President
Endorsements
Trusted by Kentwood’s current and former city leaders, community advocates, and local families who believe in a stronger future for our city.
- Grand Rapids Chamber PAC
- Kentwood POLC Patrol Officers Union
- Robert Coughlin, Kentwood City Commissioner
- David Moore, Kentwood City Commissioner
- Clarkston Morgan, Kentwood City Commissioner
- Dustin Moseley, Kentwood City Commissioner
- Laurie Sheldon, Kentwood City Treasurer
- Kentwood POLC Patrol Officers Union
- Sharon Brinks, Former Kentwood City Commissioner and Magistrate
- Michael Brown, Former Kentwood City Commissioner
- Earl Clements, Kentwood Economic Development Corporation member
- Jerry DeRuiter, Former Kentwood Mayor
- Sanel Fazlic, Kentwood Community Foundation Board Member
- Maurice Groce, Former Kentwood City Commissioner
- Bill Hardiman, Kentwood Community Foundation Board Member, Former Kentwood Mayor, and Former Michigan Senator
- Robert Houtman, Kentwood ZBA Commissioner
- Ed Kape, Former Kentwood Planning and Parks & Recreation Commissioner
- Rob Langerak, Kentwood Board of Review Member
- Al Lipner, Former Kentwood ZBA Commissioner
- Stuart Pigler, Former Kentwood Local Officers Compensation Commissioner
- Craig Rayment, Kentwood ZBA Commissioner
- Karleen Root, Kentwood Historic Preservation Commissioner
- John Schneider, Kentwood Community Foundation Board Member
- Kevin Small, Kentwood Parks & Recreation Commissioner
- James Swoboda, Kentwood Economic Development Corporation member
- Evert Van Der Heide, Kentwood Local Officers Compensation Commissioner
- Mary K. Van Noord, Former Kentwood ZBA Commissioner
- Doug Vander Meer, Kentwood Planning Commissioner
- Rosalynn Bliss, Former Mayor of Grand Rapids
- Gary Carey, Mayor of Walker
- Dan Burrill, Kent County Commissioner
- Walter Bujak, Kent County Commissioner
- David Bulkowski, Former Kent County Commissioner
- Edin & Sabrina Beslagic
- James Blackwell
- Todd & Anne Blackwell
- Joe & Anna Blauwkamp
- Kay Bolinger
- Norm & Anita Christopher
- Shirley DeRuiter
- James & Ana Falling
- Alma Fazlic
- Donna Groce
- George Guyott
- Clova Hardiman
- Randy & Marcia Hekmann
- Marian Houtman
- Sid & Cate Jansma
- Jay & Angela Jones
- Beth Kape
- Maher Karadsheh
- Andrew Kepley
- Mike & Paula Koenes
- Chris & Rachael Lammers
- Katie Langerak
- Jeshua Lauka
- Peter Letzmann
- Penney Lipner
- John Ludwig
- Mick McGraw
- Dr. Ali Metwalli
- Bob & Lisa Novosad
- Nick Prill
- David & Holly Radde
- Judy Schneider
- Robert & Arleen Spalding
- Lori Swoboda
- Ken & Shirley Terpstra
- John Theisen
- Eric & Cathy Thompson
- David & Lisa Vander Slik
- Jack Voss
- Jason Washler