'Concerned about waste': Conservative Shawn Haff seeks District 6 seat on Ottawa County board
“Instead of going in like a bull in a china shop, I think we can take our time … make sure we get things done.” ~ Shawn Haff
Sarah Leach
Sarah Leach is a Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist who led 15 Michigan papers for 15 years. She is a graduate of Central Michigan University and is an advocate for local and student journalism.
Compensation commission 're-enacts' April meeting to comply with OMA, but will it work?
The compensation commission voted 5-0 to re-approve two measures that would give raises to countywide elected offices and road commissioners.
'We're confused, not lost': John Teeples seeking open District 7 seat on Ottawa County board
“We have to all remind ourselves that we have a responsibility to live for the greater good — that we have a higher responsibility than just to ourselves." ~ John Teeples
As Ottawa County tries to fix pay for electeds, process might be completely compromised
The process was legally problematic in several ways. Here’s what an independent review found.
Ottawa County commissioners set to give selves 60% raise, healthcare stipend
The Board of Commissioners will take up the matter at its regularly scheduled meeting set for 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, at the county’s Fillmore Complex.
Former CMH director tapped as interim leader
Dr. Michael Brashears, who previously served as the CMH director, will take over management duties on May 21, the day after current Director Lynne Doyle’s planned retirement.
Ottawa County clerk: Election process in District 2 was fair, sound
"I think what truly bothers me is when my voters essentially are accused of wrongdoing baselessly by individuals with no data or no set of facts to back that up." ~ Justin Roebuck
Democrat Chris Kleinjans unseats Ottawa Impact Commissioner Lucy Ebel in special recall election
The two candidates could possible face a rematch in the November general election later this year.
Ottawa County commissioners poised to receive 60% raise
The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners is poised to receive a 60 percent raise next year, plus new $1,000 monthly stipends for healthcare — totaling $152,747.60 in additional costs.