Rosalynn Bliss declares victory in Grand Rapids mayoral race

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Incumbent Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss declared herself the winner of Tuesday's election. She was challenged by local pastor Daniel Schutte for the role of mayor. 

Bliss beat her challenger with 84% of the vote. 

Bliss is the city’s first female mayor, and she was first elected in 2015. Her second term runs for another four years.

Before becoming mayor, Bliss served as a Second Ward City Commissioner for 10 years.

"It is an unbelievable privilege to serve our city as mayor," said Bliss to her supporters in a victory speech. "The fact I get four more years to serve is really an honor." 

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Also in Grand Rapids, voters approved a permanent parks millage, which will create a fund for the city's public parks and pools.

Other election results on 13 ON YOUR SIDE:

• Grand Rapids voters approve permanent parks millage
• Holland elects a new mayor, beating out two-term incumbent
• Grand Haven elects Bob Monetza as mayor

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