With both presidential nominees, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump campaigning in Grand Rapids on Monday, those visits didn't come cheap.

They cost taxpayers some $40,000 for security at both rallies.

Grand Rapids Police Sergeant Terry Dixon says they're in charge of the protection and safety of the

community to the best of their ability, while Michigan State Police says they don't track the costs of troopers at political events and don't charge the candidates for those costs.

Local communities can recover some of their costs for providing security, but it’s not easy and the likelihood of getting any reimbursement is low.