Ottawa County
Meeting highlights—Search for County Administrator sabotaged
Top County Administrator candidate withdraws due to intimidation.
Meeting highlights—Recovery Court anniversary celebration, commissioner causes confusion, and the 2024 Ottawa County Apportionment Report
On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, the Board of Commissioners received an update on the 20th anniversary celebration for Ottawa County Recovery Court. With a little manufactured confusion in the middle, the meeting ended smoothly with the 2024 Ottawa County Apportionment Report and a couple of updates.
$35 trillion in debt
“I am not among those who fear the people. They, and not the rich, are our dependance for continued freedom. And, to preserve their independence, we must not let our rulers load us with perpetual debt.” — Thomas Jefferson, 1816
Meeting highlights—FY2025 Budget Resolution and Executive Transition Committee Resolution
On Tuesday, September 24, 2024, the Board of Commissioners passed the FY2025 Budget, minus a $900,000 Covid grant, and moved forward on the search for a permanent County Administrator by passing the Executive Transition Committee Resolution.
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.
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.
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..."
Breaking the $42 million narrative
Why would someone from the Lansing area set up a website targeting the Ottawa County Board and their budget?
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.
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.
