Walker Government

I extend a warm welcome on behalf of the City Commission and Staff of the City of Walker. Walker is the home of approximately 22,000 people who truly exemplify the City Motto: "From Solid Roots…Strong Branches." Walker is a vibrant and growing community reflecting a wonderful balance between long term established neighborhoods, schools, churches, and businesses with new and exciting developments.

Walker is home to many commercial enterprises from the old family held businesses such as Bissell, Betz Foundry, and Meijer, to a major retail corridor on Alpine Avenue. A downtown development authority has been established in the Standale district which has made significant improvements to this unique area of the City. Each year, new commercial and industrial businesses select Walker as their new home.

This commercial and industrial growth is filtered by a commitment to maintain the family friendly environment that so reflects the City of Walker. The City is determined to maintain its quality of life for its residents. A major investment has been made in sidewalks, tree planting, parks, and the protection of green space. A major portion of the Millennium Park will be located along the Grand River in Walker.

Walker is also the home to many churches, three public schools systems, as well as non-public schools. It has a fine library and a state of the art ice and fitness center. It has a flourishing relationship with its sister city, Colac, Australia.

The greatest resource of the City is the people. Walker is proud to be the home of a people known for their concern for their neighbors and their community. An effort spear headed by Walker City employees has received national attention for their efforts to assist the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack in New York.

We hope you will find this web site useful. It contains a great deal of information about our City government, our community, and our people. We are proud of our City and encourage you to contact us if you are in need of any additional information.

Rob VerHeulen
Mayor

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The City of Walker, Michigan
4243 Remembrance Rd. NW
Walker, MI  49534
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