Marshall Kilgore
City Council Candidate, Grand Rapids, MI
Marshall Kilgore is a human rights advocate who has dedicated his life to uplifting underserved and marginalized communities in Michigan. Marshall received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Western Michigan University. Marshall has been actively engaged in political outreach, serving as a Deputy Field Organizer for Governor Gretchen Whitmer in 2018, and most recently as Kyra Harris Bolden's Community Relations Director in her race for the Michigan Supreme Court in 2022. He currently serves as the Director of Engagement for the West Michigan Environmental Action Council. Marshall works alongside our diverse community to advocate for environmental values, climate justice, and a healthy and resilient community.
Marshall’s Vision
Promoting environmental justice in the 3rd Ward: a climate action focus
Primary focus is on advocating for environmental justice.
Supports Climate Action and Implementation Plan.
Prioritize marginalized communities.
Ensuring equitable policy implementation for all communities
Championing community solar for accessible renewable energy
Rectifying the disparities that exist in policy implementation.
Ensure that all communities, regardless of their socio-economic status or background, can benefit equally from environmental initiatives.
Dedicated to increasing tree canopy goals of the city.
Advocate for the implementation of community solar projects.
Aims to make renewable energy more accessible and affordable for all members of our community, regardless of their income level or housing situation.
"I am committed to fighting for environmental justice in Grand Rapids 3rd Ward, tackling legacy issues like vapor intrusion head-on. We can't ignore these challenges - we must take action now to create a brighter future for our community."
-Marshall Kilgore