Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell and three challengers took on questions from callers this week on live television during the first public gathering of mayoral candidates. While the questions weren't surprising, some of the answers were.
According to excerpts from the story:
In a live call-in show on public-access television, Mayor George Heartwell defended his record, saying he deserved a second term leading one of two Michigan cities to see job growth in recent years.
Challengers Rick Tormala, a two-term city commissioner, and James Rinck, a 14-year Grand Rapids Public Schools board member, talked up their political resumes. Political newcomer Jackie Miller offered few specifics, saying she would rely on common sense if elected.
Rinck took a shot at Tormala, who unsuccessfully tried to privatize the city's downtown parking system this spring.
"Where do these crazy ideas come from?" Rinck asked.
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