Grand Rapids Chamber issued the following announcement on June 1.
Mayor Rosalynn Bliss today signed a proclamation declaring a state of civil emergency and enacted a curfew in the City of Grand Rapids for the next 48 hours. The measures come following a night of violent protests and civil unrest downtown that resulted in substantial property damage and imminent threats of harm to community members and public safety officers.
The curfew is in effect 7 p.m. today through 5 a.m. Monday and 7 p.m. Monday through 5 a.m. Tuesday. It prevents community members from walking, running, loitering, standing or motoring upon any alley, street, highway, public property or vacant premises within the city of Grand Rapids. Community members may travel to and from work during the curfew.
The curfew will begin this evening, strictly at 7 p.m. The City of Grand Rapids does indeed plan to enforce that curfew tonight, and over the next 48 hours.
"The Grand Rapids Chamber supports the City of Grand Rapids in their pursuit to enforce law and order," said Rick Baker, Grand Rapids Chamber President & CEO. "We believe, in conjunction with other community leaders and partners, that this is paramount in order to maintain a safe downtown neighborhood environment."
For more information on how businesses can prepare for tonight:
https://grandrapids.activehosted.com/lt.php…
The City of Grand Rapids
Mayor Rosalynn Bliss
Original source can be found here.
Source: Grand Rapids Chamber
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