Dear Petition Supporters,

Thank you for sharing your concerns with me in regards to DEI and Kent County. I want you to know I have looked over the petition and have reached out to supporters to better understand the specific Kent County policies being referenced. This will help me bring those concerns to the commission.

I would like to highlight we have already taken actions to ensure we are adhering to the law in regards to this matter. And as a commission, we are always welcoming your feedback to continue to evolve Kent County policy, where we have the power to do so, to best serve our residents.

I invite those who have signed the petition to keep the conversation going, Please continue to share feedback with me and the commission.

Thanks again for your thoughts and feedback, especially those who have engaged in a respectful conversation on the issue. I look forward to discussing this further with Kent County residents.

Monica Sparks
Kent County Commissioner
District 12 Kentwood / Wyoming and a wee little bit of Grand Rapids.