GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Grand Rapids Commissioner Nathaniel Moody, who has served Grand Rapids since 2018, announced Wednesday that he will retire at the end of the year.
Moody was selected to serve the Third Ward in July 2018, when he was unanimously chosen to serve the rest of former commissioner David Allen's term. He then was reelected in November 2019.
“It has been an honor of a lifetime to serve the residents of this great city and to serve with my colleagues and friends on the City Commission,” Moody said. “I am proud to see many investments being made in the Third Ward, including the construction of a new MLK Jr. lodge and fire station. I am hopeful that I contributed to making this community a better place and have faith in the work that the Mayor, Commissioners, City Manager Mark Washington and staff continue to do. I intend to focus more time on my family and health, I will remain a strong voice in the community.”
Moody has served on multiple boards and committees in addition to the City Commission, including the Grand Rapids Board of Education and Grand Rapids Urban League. He has also received a long list of awards.
“As a lifetime resident of Grand Rapids, Nathanial’s love and passion for this community is unmatched," said Mayor Rosalynn Bliss. "I valued our relationship as colleagues and look forward to his continued engagement with community in a new way going forward.”
Moody's resignation goes into effect on Dec. 31. His term ends on Dec. 31, 2024.
Bliss said she will meet with other city officials before announcing a formal process to fill Moody's seat.
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