Interim Ottawa County administrator resigns — again
In an email to commissioners on Monday, Oct. 14, Deputy Administrator Ben Wetmore informed the officials that Interim Administrator Jon Anderson had resigned from his position the previous evening.
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What is the cost of Ottawa Impact? About $3 million and counting
The cost of Ottawa Impact controlling the county’s board of commissioners has now edged to nearly $3 million over the past two years in unexpected costs — and that total is expected to rise.
Survey: Only 25% of Ottawa County employees trust the Ottawa Impact-led board of commissioners
Just less than half of all respondents (49%) said they considered leaving within the past six months.
Ottawa County poised to pay more than $60K to search for its next administrator
According to one commissioner, the current process varies widely from the last official search in 2021, which cost taxpayers $22,500.
Hambley calls Ottawa Impact bloc's rejection of state COVID grant unfortunate: 'There are so many things on the horizon'
Hambley said, that although the grant in question has the word “COVID” in its title, the funds can be used for any infection-prevention activities and training.
Meet the Democrats running for the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners
Local Democrats want residents to know that there are still important choices to make in the general election — which could lead to them picking up more seats on the board.
'Bringing principles': Democrat Michelle Dieleman seeking District 6 seat on Ottawa County board
“I think I'm a strong, driven person, but I don't think I'm always right."
'People want knowledge, information': Dianne Fikse makes bid for treasurer as independent
"I wanted to run as an independent, because I really think this role should not be partisan anyway.”
Ottawa County to pay $225K to settle age discrimination lawsuit as legal costs mount
The Kimball and Hambley settlement agreements total $413,000, and do not account for costs the county has paid its corporation counsel and other law firms for representation in multiple lawsuits.