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Grand Haven City Council cancels plans to construct peaking plant
Grand Haven City Council canceled plans to construct a peaking power plant on Harbor Island after the J.B. Sims Generating Station was decommissioned.
Shall not be infringed
“The Constitution of most of our states (and of the United States) asserts that all power is inherent in the people; that they may exercise it by themselves; that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed.” — Thomas Jefferson, letter to John Cartwright, June 5, 1824
Ottawa is declared a Constitutional County
The majority of the Board of Commissioners, committed to protecting individual freedoms, voted to pass a resolution to declare Ottawa County a “Constitutional County.” The resolution holds that no resources will be appropriated for the purpose of enforcing any unconstitutional laws that infringe upon citizen rights.
Local effects of energy policy changes
By next year, 28% of the energy supplied by the Grand Haven Board of Light and Power is expected to come from renewable sources.
The road to nationals is paved by drag queens at the GVSU chapel
Selling high-priced candy, subs sandwiches, coffee cards, and wrapping paper for school are no longer the fundraisers of choice. The GV Men’s Volleyball team pulled out all the stops this year to make sure their bus could make it to Kansas for nationals.
The Unifying Coalition of Ottawa County claiming to be non-partisan leaves much to question
Just because you wrap something in a prettier bow, doesn’t mean you’ve changed the content.
County Board Chair signals need for fiduciary responsibility and protection of children
Joe Moss, Chairman of the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners, released the following statement regarding his "vi coactus" signing of two Health Department mini grants on Friday, May 19, 2023.
The Grand Haven City Council’s support of a pride festival draws community opposition
According to some, June is Pride Month. The City of Grand Haven is planning to commemorate the occasion with a festival. At the May 15, 2023 Grand Haven City Council meeting, 14 men stood up and spoke in opposition to the city’s participation in pride month and a pride festival.
Community Health Needs Assessment in the spotlight as County Commissioners ask questions
“It’s not a purview of this Board to review or approve the survey questions.” Adeline Hambley, February 21, 2023.
Allendale school board prioritizes MASB membership over standing up for parents
On September 29, 2021, the National School Board Association (NSBA) sent a letter to The White House asking for federal law enforcement to assist them in dealing with parents who were coming to school board meetings to protest mask mandates and critical race theory curriculum. NSBA said the parents’ actions could be the equivalent of domestic terrorists and hate crimes.
Embezzlement update—Grand Haven schools
Over $1 million was embezzled from Grand Haven Area Public Schools (GHAPS). The money has not been found. Now GHAPS is asking taxpayers to fund a $155 million bond proposal.
Upcoming May election for school operating millages
On May 2, 2023, voters in Grand Haven, Hudsonville, West Ottawa, and Zeeland will be asked to approve school operating millages in their respective districts. Many voters believe that good schools are what make an area a desirable place to live. Therefore, they commonly vote ‘yes’ on all ballot proposals related to schools without weighing the cost-benefit ratio. Unfortunately, this rubber-stamping approval by voters has led to school districts that have little incentive to scrutinize spending.
