Rebecca Hopp For Ferrysburg Mayor

Rebecca Hopp for Ferrysburg Mayor

Rebecca Hopp, former mayor of the City of Ferrysburg (Mayor 2017-2021 and Council Member 2009-2017) has announced her decision to run for mayor again. “It was an honor to be encouraged by so many Ferrysburg residents to run for mayor again, I had to say YES!”

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about rebecca hopp

Maintained low taxes and a balanced budget for Ferrysburg

About

A Proven, Professional Leader

Ferrysburg deserves a proven, dedicated, professional leader to continue to move Ferrysburg forward. After stepping away from her mayoral position, Rebecca has continued to serve the residents of Ferrysburg. She currently represents the City of Ferrysburg by serving on several local, regional and multi county boards and commissions, residents, business owners and visitors deserve a mayor who continually serves the community. Rebecca is actively involved with the community and has the skill set to work as a facilitator to navigate through challenges to achieve successful outcomes.

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Credentials

Credentials to back it up.

Serving as Mayor for four years, Rebecca created multiple initiatives for the City and also for the community members through her visionary and innovative skill set created several first initiatives for the City.

Maintain a balanced budget by ensuring expenditures are reviewed and evaluated.

My goal is to provide the taxpayers with the best return on investment for the City. Maintaining a balanced budget is achieved through collaborating and creating partnerships. Continuing to partner with the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department will ensure our residents receive the highest quality of service and safety at a manageable cost.

Goal 2

Seek funding opportunities to assist with the city’s aging infrastructure.

I will continue to expand on my collaboration with the partnerships and stakeholders I established when I was mayor from 2017-2021. Partnerships included; MDOT and West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development Commission, regional, state and congressional officials. Partnering with MDOT Bureau of Bridges & Structures and the MDOT Bridge Bundling Initiative resulted in full replacement of the super structure of Smith’s Bridge.

Goal 3

Create a long-term strategic plan to ensure the city continues to successfully move forward as a thriving community.

As mayor, council, staff and department heads collaborated and established the first ever long-term strategic plan for the City. This plan provides the driving force to accomplish goals while moving the City of Ferrysburg forward with a successful plan of action.

Goal 4

Create community engagement opportunities for future generations to enjoy.

Community engagements are essential for creating a healthy environment for our residents. Having created multiple community opportunities as mayor, I will continue to establish more creative ways to showcase the wonderful City of Ferrysburg.

Achievments

Proven results from across the state.

The Smith’s Bayou Chili Cook-off

The Smith’s Bayou Chili Cook-off takes place every August on Cecelia Lane, near Smith’s Bridge in Ferrysburg.

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Signs up designating Ferrysburg as a Tree City

The Tree City USA program has been an arm of the Arbor Day Foundation since 1976. It provides the framework necessary for communities to manage and expand their public trees.

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Cops and Cones planned for Saturday

Ferrysburg is hosting its annual Cops and Cones event this Saturday from 1-3 p.m. Cops and Cones was started by Ferrysburg Mayor Rebecca Hopp in 2018.

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Tree canopy expands in Ferrysburg

Volunteers used a shovel to measure the tree and the hole, made sure the tree was straight, filled in the dirt and carried water.

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Technology Boosts Local History

What makes this collaboration even more exciting is this project has created an opportunity for individuals with visual impairments to learn about Hezekiah Smith and his contributions to the communities

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Tributes for history tech project

Rebecca Hopp, who served as Ferrysburg’s mayor up until late last year, worked with the two CTC students to install a QR code that, when scanned with a smartphone, provides a link to specific information.

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Funding approved to replace Smith's Bridge

The budget delivers on several key issues that matter most to families in Ferrysburg, including child care, health care, skills training and bridges.

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Hopp recognized as Ottawa County's Only Female Mayor

Ferrysburg Mayor Rebecca Hopp was recently recognized by the Michigan Municipal League as Ottawa County’s only female mayor.

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Hopp named vice president of Michigan Association of Mayors

Repp was selected at the organization’s annual board meeting, which took place during the Michigan Municipal League Convention in Detroit on Sept. 26.

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Hopp makes changes to MML women's branch

Mayor Rebecca Hopp has become a key player in helping to reinvent that organization's Michigan Women in Municipal Government branch.

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Hezekiah Smith Historical Marker Unveiled

Mayor Rebecca Hopp unveiled the marker, dedicated to Hezekiah Smith, in front of a large group of onlookers at the foot of Smith’s Bridge.

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