Category: Board of Commissioners
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Ottawa County Propaganda Department
Do we need a propaganda (communications) department? The question that needs to be asked. What does a communications department do for the residents of Ottawa County? Is spewing out even more political jargon and self congratulatory media an appropriate use of public tax dollars? (As an example see the administrator’s and board chair’s greetings in…
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Constitutional County
What is a Constitutional County? Do not be misled. There is no real governmental unit or structure called a constitutional county. It is a myth, a construct of extremist ideologs who would pretend county officials can or should have the authority to declare what is and what is not constitutional. Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers…
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In a thriving Michigan county, a community goes to war with itself
The Washington Post by Greg Jaffe and Patrick Marley April 22nd, 2023 article Ottawa County offers a glimpse of what happens when one of the building blocks of American democracy is consumed by ideological battles. Use the link above to view the article from the Washington Post website. If the link does not resolve correctly,…
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Where Freedom Rings?
AI generated image for Ottawa County democracy Letter to the editor – Grand Haven Tribune after 2nd County Board of Commissioner’s meeting January 10th, 2023 The latest Ottawa County board meeting started with a sermonette and a politicized prayer. Many of the Ottawa Impact supporters (a religiously based political organization) praised the board members claiming…