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Grand Rapids, Michigan, residents attribute the city's economic vitality to the philanthropy of wealthy local families, a stance that contrasts with Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's calls to eliminate billionaires.
Marcus, a Fox News Digital reporter, observed during a visit that the city feels like a thriving mid-sized American hub with active sidewalks and bustling streets.
When locals were asked about the secret to this success, many cited specific billionaire families, including the Davos, Van Andel, and Meijer clans, whose names are visible on numerous institutions across the town.
These families have donated billions of dollars to the region. Joan, a docent at the Grand Rapids Public Museum, told Fox News Digital that these families help fill gaps and make things happen.
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