Ada Township Competitors

Located in West Michigan, Kent County is the fourth largest population center in Michigan. Covering 864 square miles, the County is home to more than 650,000 people. The County provides a wide and varied range of services to residents. The services include mandated services (i.e. law enforcement, correctional facility, justice system, public health, drain maintenance, general government, elections administration, equalization, and solid waste management) and discretionary functions (i.e. parks, zoo, airport, economic development, property description and mapping, and extension services). As public servants, our employees are committed to making a difference; they value the importance of their work. The excellence of their work is visible throughout our community. Kent County recognizes the individual needs of its citizens. To best service their needs, Kent County is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, well-qualified workforce that is understanding and responsive to the changing needs of the community.

The City of Kentwood is a safe, prosperous and diverse community that is home to vibrant neighborhoods and flourishing businesses, making it a welcoming place to live, work and raise a family. What began as a small agricultural township has grown into a thriving suburban city with more than 51,000 residents. As one of the fastest-growing cities in Michigan, Kentwood attracts many first-time homebuyers and young families with its outstanding public school systems, higher education and workforce training opportunities, variety of housing options and convenient access to shopping, dining, parks, trails and recreation. Our residents enjoy a wide array of City services and one of the highest-rated major street networks in Kent County. Additionally, our tax structure is favorable to business and ranks among the lowest in the state.

With 76,000 residents, Wyoming is the second largest municipality in West Michigan. With low crime and fire rates, Wyoming is an exceptionally safe place to live. The City is a diverse and welcoming place to live and work. Wyoming is a very livable community, with housing to suit many price ranges, multiple parks and green spaces and city-sponsored programs that enhance the quality of life and appeal to all ages and abilities. As one of the largest cities in Michigan, Wyoming is home to more school districts than any other municipality, offering a broad array of educational choices for residents. Wyoming is one of West Michigan’s only full-service cities, allowing us to offer a broad array of personal services that improve the overall quality of residential life. Wyoming is recognized as a leader in the state for its pro-active, pro-resident utility policies. Wyoming strives to focus on customer service and its city officials are accessible to residents. Residents enjoy a lower cost-per-capita to live in Wyoming than other cities of comparable size. With good infrastructure, low utility costs and a low tax rate, Wyoming is recognized as an excellent place to do business. Wyoming enjoys a diverse mix of businesses, including heavy industrial, technology, retail, services and utilities. The quality and professionalism of our workforce is unmatched by any municipality in the state. Wyoming is recognized as a clean city and has won awards for air and water quality. The City has also won multiple awards for its accomplishments in financial management, parks programming, water quality, customer service, handicapped-accessible buildings and web site.