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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.
In some Michigan districts, the line between parents and school has blurred
School policies are attempting to push parents out.
Meeting highlights—Update on County finances, Interim Administrator, Treasury, and 20th Circuit Court
“Ottawa County is an amazing place with wonderful people, great jobs, low unemployment, economic growth, strong churches, striving communities, and people who love freedom.” —Chairman Joe Moss
Meeting highlights—Continuation of the Special Meeting regarding John Gibbs
At the Special Meeting on February 29, 2024, just a few days after a letter of complaints was sent to County Administrator John Gibbs’ attorney, the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners voted to terminate Gibbs’ contract.
Meeting highlights—Mediation brings to a close the case of Hambley v Ottawa County
The Board of Commissioners met on February 26, 2024, to hold mediation for Hambley v Ottawa County.
Vote tomorrow in the Presidential Primary
“We do not have a government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate.” —Thomas Jefferson
Meeting highlights—Special Meeting regarding Administrator John Gibbs
“Government officials must serve and implement the will of the people at the direction of the duly elected Board of Commissioners, because we live in a constitutional republic.” —Chairman Joe Moss
The collapse of leftist media
The news media has been in a free fall for decades. But recently the complete collapse seems close.
Pseudonyms and the debate over the Constitution
The Center for the Study of the American Constitution at the University of Wisconsin explains, “Pseudonyms were used for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, it was felt that the avoidance of authors’ names concentrated attention on the issues, not on the personalities of the authors.”
Time to vote in the Presidential Primary
“Elections belong to the People. It’s their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.” —Abraham Lincoln
Meeting highlights—Drama brought by the Left, plus three department reports and words from courageous leaders
Committee meetings have been short and drama-free since the beginning of January. But drama was brought back into the boardroom by the Leftists in attendance at the Tuesday, February 13, 2024 Board of Commissioners meeting.
