The charming City of Belding, Michigan, has a great opportunity for a new city manager. Located in northwest Ionia County, Belding has a small-town feel while being in the larger Grand Rapids metropolitan area in west-central Michigan. Belding’s five-member city council, excellent department heads, and city employees are committed to providing and supporting a great career opportunity for a community-minded city manager who wishes to join this tight-knit community. The current city manager is retiring from Belding at the end of 2024 after a three-year stay and will end a respected municipal management career of more than 40 years. The City of Belding is a progressive, full-service city of 5,980 residents living within a 4.91 square mile area. The FY 25 general fund balance