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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
