About Rebecca

Why Rebecca Hopp is The Right Choice for Ferrysburg

Former Mayor Rebecca Hopp, maintained low taxes and a balanced budget for Ferrysburg. This demonstrates the importance of fiduciary responsibility by making the best decisions for the community while still maintaining critical services for the residents. The successful funding for replacement of Smith’s Bridge is one example of how Rebecca persevered. She is dedicated and committed to finding solutions. “When elected Mayor in 2017, I was confronted with the uncertain future of funding for Smith’s Bridge. Throughout my four years as Mayor, I worked closely with the Michigan Department of Transportation Bureau of Bridges & Construction and State officials. Before I left office in 2021, Smith’s Bridge was selected as part of the MDOT Bridge Bundling Initiative.” This is only one example how Rebecca has utilized her innovative and visionary skills to create partnerships with essential entities.

Former Mayor Rebecca Hopp successfully navigated the city through the pandemic crises, partnering closely with the city staff to ensure transparency, city services remained intact and residents were updated with critical information. Rebecca personally contacted over 500 residents by phone to ask how the city could assist. “My phone calls were well received and created some wonderful conversations with residents.”

During the 100 year flood in 2020, Rebecca volunteered with the Ottawa County Emergency Center to mitigate flooding in the city by filling hundreds of sandbags and connecting residents with agencies who were able to assist in their time of need. The flood had a tremendous impact on many home-owners and businesses. As mayor, Rebecca Hopp will continue to invest in the community by actively participating and meeting the needs of the residents, business owners and visitors.

Residents, business owners and visitors are the heart of our wonderful city and deserves a forward thinking, proven leader. The City of Ferrysburg deserves aMayor who has successfully worked with the community to meet their needs. “I know I can put my experiences to work on day one. I’m proud to have established important partnerships to accomplish successful initiatives for Ferrysburg. I promise to continue to move Ferrysburg forward by creating new opportunities to ensure all people of all abilities are welcome in Ferrysburg

Credentials

Creating initiatives to push the community forward.

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.

Strategic plan which created long range goals for the City
New city website which provides full transparency for our community
Live stream council meetings to ensure open communication with elected officials
Fire Barn Park community playground build
Community tree planting event, planting 42 trees around City Hall
Established a Tree Board
Arbor Day celebration
Successfully received “Tree City USA” recognition to ensure the preservation of the city’s urban tree canopy
Created the 4th of July post contest for area students
Collaborated with the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department to create “Cops and Cones” annual event.
Researched and received the State Historical Marker recognition for Hezekiah Smith which includes the State’s first ever QR code linked to an auditory reading of the marker.
Collaborated with Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department Marine Patrol, Freedom Boats, and Keenan Marina to host a boater safety class for residents.

As Mayor, Rebecca Hopp will continue to move Ferrysburg forward by collaborating and partnering with community members, business owners and visitors to ensure that Ferrysburg remains a community welcoming to all people of all abilities.

Recognitions

2021- Tri-Cities Historical Museum Historian of the Year
2020- United Way Volunteer of the Year
2019- Ambassador Leadership Award

Current Community Leadership Positions

Vice Chair Ottawa County Brownfield Redevelopment/Economic Development
West Michigan Regional Planning Commission board member
North Ottawa Recreation Authority board member
Vice Chair Ferrysburg Brownfield Redevelopment/Economic Development
Co-Creator/Co-Chair- Smith’s Bayou Chili Cook-off

Former Community Leadership Positions

Past Vice President Michigan Association of Mayors
Past President Michigan Women in Municipal Government
Past President Tri-Cities Historical Museum
Past President Four Pointes Center for Successful Aging
Ottawa County Emergency Center volunteer- served 2 years
Ferrysburg/Spring Lake Police Commission- served 4 years
Ferrysburg Recreation Commission- served 10 years
Ferrysburg Board of Review- served 6 years
Ferrysburg Economic Task Force- served 1 year
Kitchel-Linquist-Hartger Dune Preserve Committee Board- served 4 years

I will continue to build on the partnerships I have already created and continue to explore new opportunities to enhance the wonderful City of Ferrysburg.