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Excerpt from “What We See: Freedom of Conscience”
As media and public intimidation of Conservative and Christian leaders in Ottawa County intensifies, it is interesting to review the insights and encouragement from Ottawa Impact’s March 2023 article related to DE&I.
America is not a racist nation
Is America a nation founded on the principles of white supremacy? The following is a look at Thomas Jefferson, the Declaration of Independence, and those attempting to rewrite history.
November 7, 2023 election highlights—City positions, school bonds, BLP, and Jamestown public library
27% of Ottawa County residents made their voices heard in the November 7, 2023 election. Citizens of Coopersville, Ferrysburg, Grand Haven, Holland, Hudsonville, Jamestown, and Zeeland made their way to the polls on Tuesday to exercise their right to vote.
Local activist media and the myth of “low voter turnout”
14,337 more Ottawa County residents voted in the 2022 midterm election than in 2018—contrary to what local media would have you believe.
Public-school districts perpetuate left-wing bias through discriminatory hiring practices, watchdog finds
“Employment policies in K-12 public schools that consider race, creed, and political ideology and are in-fused with biased language and decision-making processes unfairly, and some-times illegally, skew hiring in favor of certain applicants.”
Allendale school board votes to remove masking from board policies
The Allendale board is evaluating school policies with an eye on protecting students for the future. At a recent meeting, it was the mask policy that was under scrutiny.
Amid “book ban” accusations, effort grows to protect kids from explicit materials in school
Despite mainstream media outlet claims of “book banning,” the movement to protect children from being exposed to pornographic material in classrooms and school libraries is growing with the help of an expanding number of advocates and resources.
Meeting highlights—Day two of Adeline Hambley’s termination hearing
Ten hours, two witnesses, 500 pages, commissioner discussion, and the first round of public comment—day two of Adeline Hambley’s termination hearing is on the books.
Meeting highlights—Day one of special hearing for removal of health officer, Adeline Hambley
October 24, 2023, started as any other Board of Commissioners meeting would, with the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. The difference was that the room was set up like a courtroom. After listening to the first eight witnesses from the defense, one might wonder whom the hearing was for, Administrator John Gibbs or Adeline Hambley.
Press Release—Working while conservative
The Michigan Republican Party hired a local business in Ottawa County called For Liberty earlier this year for technology consulting. One of the business partners is Joe Moss, who is also a conservative Ottawa County Commissioner. Media coverage attacked For Liberty and Joe Moss using accusations by a former State Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party.
Due diligence done on the Early Voting Agreement—despite media’s exaggerated time pressures
According to Ottawa County election data, Prop 2 failed to pass with 53% of the Ottawa County voters voting against it; however, it passed statewide. With election integrity being one of the most important issues in America, getting the Early Voting Agreement right was a top priority and not taken lightly.
Meeting highlights—Zylstra adds to the agenda, special meeting request moves Health Director hearing, Nate Kelly’s paperwork has been submitted
Commissioner Doug Zylstra motioned for a special meeting to remove Interim Health Director Adeline Hambley, then voted no on the special meeting.
Recall petitions—factual does not mean truthful
Five times the Election Commission has been asked to consider a recall petition. Four times the Commission has voted to disapprove the petition (one petition was withdrawn). All five petitions were written by the same Allendale resident attempting to recall the same school board member.
Interim Health Director Adeline Hambley was issued a Notice of Hearing for her removal
“Ms. Hambley has demonstrated repeated incompetence, misconduct, and neglect of duty in violation of MCL 46.11(n).” —Board Chair Joe Moss, Press Release, September 27, 2023
Meeting highlights—FY24 budget passes, Zylstra brings a flurry of motions, Early Voting Agreement passes with unanimous vote
After many weeks of local and national media attempts to emotionally blackmail people into thinking the Public Health Department would close, the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners passed the FY24 General Appropriations Act (FY24 budget)—which notably has the second highest Public Health Department budget in 15 years.
Meeting highlights—FY24 budget passes in committee, CMH staffing concerns, fewer foster homes, more Medicaid recipients
The Health & Human Services Committee, Talent & Recruitment Committee, and Finance & Administration Committee filled the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners' time on Tuesday, September 19th.
Commissioners seek fiscally responsible budget
The Board of Commissioners' recent work sessions on the FY24 budget.
County prioritizes parental choice
The Board of Commissioners' passing of the Resolution on Childhood Vaccine Waivers for School and Childcare.
Ottawa County proposes expansion to veteran services
The Board of Commissioners' strategic plan to ensure veterans receive the services they need.
Meeting highlights—public hearing on FY24 budget, Bergman makes a motion, Early Voting Agreement postponed
Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners meeting once again brought out public comments, misinformation, and Bergman’s disparagement of certain Ottawa County voters.
Pro-abortion lawmakers “race to the bottom” in Michigan
The quick reversal of pro-life policies is a war.
Abolition of the DEI Department has the Left questioning local effects
From its inception at the end of 2018 to its demise in 2023, the estimated cost of the DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) Department was just over $1.1 million. So, just what impact did the DEI Department have on mental health, suicide rates, and the county’s racial make-up? Does its abolition put citizens at risk? Should residents worry now that Ottawa County dissolved its DEI Department? The political left says, “Yes.”
Public voiced opinion on vaccine waivers, veterans, voting machines, and more
Many came out on August 22, 2023, to support and speak to the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners.
Meeting highlights—Hambley under oath, Health Dept budget, Belknap replaces Bonnema, early voting staffing
The Board of Commissioners’ Finance and Administration Committee meeting had a lot of information, many questions answered, and an outbreak in the audience from a known local activist.
