West Michigan Regional Planning Commission

Who We Are

The West Michigan Regional Planning Commission (WMRPC) undertakes planning in several fields, including transportation, economic development, land use and recreation for a seven (7) County Region consisting of Allegan, Ionia, Kent, Mecosta, Montcalm, Osceola and Ottawa Counties. It is one of 14 Regions covering the entire State of Michigan. WMRPC is also known as Region 8. The WMRPC Board of Directors is comprised of 33 public & private, elected & appointed officials from throughout the seven counties. The WMRPC acts as a regional forum to share ideas and develop regional solutions to problems & issues. WMRPC also acts a liaison between these counties and State & federal agencies. It is also a designated depository for U.S. Census Bureau information. WMRPC’s Office is located in Grand Rapids.

Resources and References      Title    URL    Learn more about WMRPC from their website.    Website Michigan Legislature - Act 281 of 1945    Website ByLaws

Contact Information

Allegan County Members 

Members listed below do not consist of the whole WMRPC Board, but only representation of Allegan County.  

Name    Office/Role    Address Term Expires    Board Resolution    Tom Jessup    County Commissioner, Alternate 6717 108th Avenue South Haven, MI 49090 12/31/2018 12/14/2017 Jim Storey    County Commissioner 344 W. 35th Holland, MI 49423 12/31/2018 12/14/2017 Linda Howell    Private Sector Rep. 6443 Kingsway Court Holland, MI 49423 12/31/2018 12/14/2017