Meet Rep. Grant

Kristian Grant is a dedicated public servant, community advocate, entrepreneur and proud mother, born and raised in Michigan’s 82nd District. Currently serving in her second term as state representative, she remains committed to strengthening communities through housing, economic development and education. In her first term, she was appointed majority vice chair of the Economic Development & Small Business Committee and chair of the Housing Subcommittee. She also served on Insurance & Financial Services, Regulatory Reform and Tax Policy committees. In her second term, she has been appointed as minority vice chair of the Economic Competitiveness Committee and will serve on the Regulatory Reform and Transportation & Infrastructure committees. She continues to focus on policies that support businesses, strengthen industries and invest in communities. 

Since taking office, Rep. Grant has successfully passed 15 bills through the House, 10 of which were signed into law by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Her legislation focuses on key issues such as housing, gun reform, economic growth, child welfare, workforce protections and criminal justice reform. Her significant work has expanded business support, improved protections for children, strengthened state finance policies and reformed legal procedures. Kristian’s commitment to economic growth and community revitalization began long before her time in the Legislature. As a real estate entrepreneur, she has invested in urban redevelopment, transforming properties to better serve communities. Her work in the retail and service industries reflects her passion for fostering local economic growth and innovation. 

Rep. Grant first entered public service as the youngest person ever elected to the Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education, where she served for six years, including two as board chair. During her tenure, she led strategic planning, policy development and strengthened city-school partnerships to improve opportunities for students and families. Beyond the Legislature, she has served on multiple local boards, including the Grand Rapids Master Plan Committee, Southtown Corridor Improvement Authority, Promise Zone Authority, Convention Arena Authority CIG, SmartZone Local Development Finance Authority and Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. Her leadership continues to shape equitable development and economic opportunities in Grand Rapids. 

An award-winning innovator, Kristian received the 2024 William Glenn Trailblazer Giants Award and was named one of MLive’s “Women Who Shape the State” in 2022. Whether advocating for housing, economic opportunities or education, Rep. Grant remains focused on building a stronger, more equitable Michigan.