Representative Kristian Grant (D-Grand Rapids) is serving her second term in the Michigan House of Representatives.
Biography
She entered public service as the youngest person ever elected to the Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education, serving for six years, including two as board chair. As a real estate entrepreneur, she invested in urban redevelopment, transforming properties to better serve communities. Beyond the legislature, she has served on multiple local boards, including the Grand Rapids Master Plan Committee, Southtown Corridor Improvement Authority, Promise Zone Authority, Convention Arena Authority CIG, SmartZone Local Development Finance Authority, and Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.
Representative Grant earned her BA in social relations and policy from Michigan State University.
District
Representative Grant represents the 82nd House District, which includes portions of East, Southeast, and South Grand Rapids, in addition to part of Wyoming.
Committees
- Economic Competitiveness, minority vice chair
- Transportation and Infrastructure
- Regulatory Reform
We asked Representative Grant a few questions to learn more about her:
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- What’s your favorite travel destination outside of Michigan?
- A – My current favorite place is Italy.
- What’s your favorite hobby other than politics?
- A – My hobby is boating.
- What did you want to be when you were a kid?
- A – As a child, I wanted to be a lawyer and a business owner.
- What’s your favorite game to play or sport to watch and/or play?
- A – I love to watch football and catch a baseball game.
- What’s your favorite travel destination outside of Michigan?
