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Deeds, Not Words
"It's about taking care of folks, and that's what we're going to do." —Jason Schenkel, Ottawa County Veterans Affairs Director
If elected, multiple candidates could make decisions that influence what children read
Sexualized and pornographic content in public schools has become the norm—to include gender identity, heterosexual and homosexual relations, sex between children, beastiality, violence and rape, and pedophilia—and many are pushing parents to accept this assault on their children’s innocence.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is dying
"Divisive, political, and social issues don't belong in the workplace and work is NOT your soapbox to discuss what kind of sex you prefer to have." —Robby Starbuck
Know what your money is funding
Many consumers want to support companies they can believe in, but it’s not always easy to get that information.
Byron Center school board adopts the Biden-Harris Title IX
In a 4–3 vote, the Byron Center Public Schools Board of Education took away basic rights: the right for girls to have privacy and safe spaces, the right for girls to compete exclusively with students of their same gender, and the right of teachers and staff to speak truth.
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.
Title IX—Parents still have time
With the push for schools to implement the Biden-Harris Administration Title IX revisions, are parents concerned about who’s allowed to share a bathroom and be on a sports team with their student? There’s still time for parents to act.
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.
