Meeting highlights—Public hearing, Recovery Court, Life Saving Awards, and permanent administrator hiring
Tuesday, September 10, 2024, was a busy day at the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners meeting. A celebratory resolution, awards, and a public hearing for the budget with no concerns from the public made for a positive day.
Meeting highlights—Body camera contract, Purchasing Card Policy, and closed session for Public Health collective bargaining agreement
On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a contract with Axon for body cameras, in-car cameras, and tasers.
When Truth Votes
“There is so much noise and confusion from the media and partisan organizations. What is Truth?” —When Truth Votes, Facebook post, June 12, 2024
Meeting highlights—Two policy approvals, board/committee appointments, and correction of constitutional misinformation
The Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, was calm and productive.
August 6, 2024: Primary Election Day
Say the words “election day” and many only think of the November general election. What if there is another, more important election day?
The pandemonium of politics: should Christians really engage in it?
The August 6, 2024, primary election is fast approaching. Will Christians show up in record number? In this article, the author puts into perspective why Christians need to do just that.
Tractor Supply abolishes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals
“One of America’s leading rural-supply merchant announced Thursday [June 27, 2024] that it is ending all ‘Diversity, Equity, Inclusion’ programs and will no longer support LGBTQ and global warming causes.” —Washington Times
Meeting highlights—Commissioner attempts to censor public comment
The July 9, 2024, Board of Commissioners meeting had a full agenda but started with an outburst by Commissioner Roger Bergman. After a quick break and an explanation of the First Amendment right to free speech, the meeting continued.
Vote Common Good exposed
According to influencewatch.org, the mission of Vote Common Good is "to convince five to fifteen percent of American Christians to vote for liberal candidates and causes..."
School bond proposals—what they don’t tell taxpayers
When school bond proposals claim there will be a zero increase in taxes, is there still a cost to voters?
Breaking the $42 million narrative
Why would someone from the Lansing area set up a website targeting the Ottawa County Board and their budget?
What is a Republican?
“A lot of Democrats know they can’t get elected with a D next to their name, so they put an R next to their name and then vote like liberals.” —Andrew Roth, President of the State Freedom Caucus Network, told the Daily Wire.
Franklin and the Free Press
In order to get at Franklin's perspective on the press in America, we need to take a step back to get a sense of its powers.
Meeting highlights—Officers Compensation Recommendation/Resolution
The media sat front and center at the Tuesday May 14, 2024 Ottawa County Board of Commissioners meeting, expecting the Board to vote on a resolution from the Ottawa County Officers Compensation Commission regarding raises for elected officials.
Liberal “nonpartisan” activists: League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters claims to be nonpartisan, when in reality the organization engages in extremely partisan politics and spends most of its programming dollars on lobbying for progressive policies.
Why we should make school-board elections more political
The current system allows teachers’ unions to take advantage of voter apathy to cement their control over schools. An alternative is possible—and necessary.
Election highlight—District 2 recall
Voting is an American’s civic duty. Through voting, citizens have the power to shape the policies and laws that govern their communities. Ottawa County District 2 struggles as the district with the lowest voter turnout. This didn’t change with the May 7, 2024 recall.
The truth: Ottawa County Public Health and Planned Parenthood
On August 18, 2023, the Ottawa County Department of Public Health sent an email to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services asking for the contact information of Planned Parenthood.
Media narrative during election season
With political campaigns kicking off, let's take a look at a recent poll done by MLive. This poll not only gives a snapshot of what Ottawa County residents think, but also how the media will cover this election season.
Meeting highlights—Three Resolutions: Promote Life, Autism Awareness, and Citizens for Local Choice
On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, members of the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners continued their pledge to stand with all citizens, bringing forward resolutions to protect life, raise autism awareness, and keep Ottawa land under local control.
Meeting highlights—Financial report, Insurance Authority update, unrestricted funds
On Tuesday, April 9, 2024, Ottawa County received financial updates. Most commissioners arrived ready for the meeting. Others arrived uninformed and unprepared, wasting taxpayer dollars.
After years of using the county to advance public health power and activism, Marcia Mansaray has thrown her hat into the political square
On March 27, 2024, Ottawa County Deputy Health Director Marcia Mansaray added her name to the list of candidates.
Ottawa County Board votes Jon Anderson as Interim Administrator
"One of my primary goals is to build relationships with the Board of Commissioners, the employees of Ottawa County, as well as the residents." —Interim Administrator Jon Anderson
Meeting highlights—Discussion on real estate point-of-sale, Ottawa Food, and Public Health Fund Balance
On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the Health & Human Services Committee had actual discussion on items instead of mere updates from programs as was the norm during the past five years. During the discussion there was a lack of decorum by two Ottawa County employees.
