Submit a Project - ARPA
In March 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), a COVID-19 relief package. This Act includes billions in federal funding for state and local governments. This federal aid is intended to address economic impacts of the pandemic and ensure a strong and equitable recovery. The County Board of Commissioners approved bucket managers for Business Stabilization, Affordable Housing, and Social/Human Service needs on June 28, 2022. These bucket managers are now accepting project applications for a first round of ARPA funding through the summer of 2022.
Are you interested in formally submitting a project? Please share your plan with the appropriate bucket manager:
More information here.
ARPA Survey
Click here to take the survey!
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), a COVID-19 relief package, was signed into law in March 2021. This Act includes billions in federal funding for state and local governments. This federal aid is intended to address economic impacts of the pandemic and ensure a strong recovery. Determined to utilize these one time federal resources wisely, Ottawa County formed the American Rescue Plan Act Committee. Appointed by the Board of Commissioners, the Committee is comprised of community members representing a cross-section of local public and private organizations. The Committee's sole purpose is to guide the Board of Commissioners on how to spend the $57 million that the County has received from ARPA.
ARPA Committee members have identified needs within their area of expertise and are assisting County officials with drafting funding options and priorities. To ensure projects funded by ARPA dollars benefit all who live and work in Ottawa County, the Committee identified five categories, or "buckets", of high level priorities. The county will begin accepting project applications for the first round of ARPA funding during the summer of 2022 based on the five priority areas of need that have been identified by the Committee. To further inform the funding process for subsequent rounds of ARPA funding, Ottawa County is asking for resident and business owner feedback. The survey closes on July 31, 2022. Thank you for taking about 5 to 10 minutes to share your thoughts!
Click here to take the survey!
Additional Information here.
2021 End of Year Summary
Starting in January 2021, most of would have though that, by this time, the major effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic would have been behind us. However, that is definitely not the case, and with the rise of the Omicron Variant, making predications about 2022 are even more susceptible to doubt.
I did want to spend a few minutes going over all that did happen at the County Board level.
2021 Rules of the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners: One of the larger issues, and one that I believe continues to inflect our work are the 2021 Rules for the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners. The 2021 Rules included, for the first time in the Board’s history that I can see, a section dedicated to spelling out our duties. The Rules do not speak about our duties in terms of Roles and Responsibilities, but strictly posits that our duty is to “advance the County’s corporate, legal and financial interests”. I believe this focus advancing the County’s interests above all hinders us in doing our jobs in formation of policy, oversight, and constituent service.
COVID-19 American Rescue Plan Act Advisory Committee: The initial step to invest the $57 Million in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds was the creation of the COVID-19 American Rescue Plan Act Advisory Committee. The Committee is a 20-member Committee designed to identify needs in their areas of expertise and assist with developing draft funding priorities for the County Board and Administration.
I did vote no because I believe that the ARP dollars represent a unique, once in a generation opportunity that calls for broad public involvement and engagement in the decision process so that we can allocate these funds in the most inclusive and transparent manner possible. The ARP dollars belong to all County residents, and I felt that before we begin the process of formulating an advisory panel, we should have worked to gather and place all Ottawa County residents’ ideas on the table first.
Family Justice Center Budget: The Board approved a budget increase of $5 Million to cover all costs associated with the proposed Family Justice Center project. The total cost is now estimated to be $30 Million. I voted no, as I did in 2019 when the cost estimate was between $15 to $23 Million. In 2019, I felt that price tag was too high and that we could accomplish many of the new Courthouse’s goals, especially those related to privacy and safety, through a smaller scale, more strategic build that would also imply reduced annual staffing and maintenance costs. At $30 Million, my opinions have not changed.
Note that in 2016, the project was budgeted to come in at $10 Million.
Surveillance, Invasion of Privacy or Security Ordinance: The Board approved the Surveillance, Invasion of Privacy or Security on County Property ordinance. The Ordinance would restrict surveillance (including the use of drones) in parks, the Jail and courthouse areas as well as other County-owned property. It would prohibit anyone from unauthorized video taking and audio recording of any work area, person or proceeding inside a County building, except for meetings open to the public or as authorized by the Chief Judge for a court proceeding. It would also prohibit all drone usage within 500 feet of the Jail or Juvenile Detention Center and 20 feet from the courthouses in Grand Haven, Holland and Hudsonville, as well outside above any County-owned property, including County parks. I voted no because the Ordinance presents both existing law and constitutional issues that I believe need to be resolved prior to any decision by the Board.
Note that the 20th Circuit Court did enjoin the entirety of the Ordinance at the end of the November.
Policy on Board Resolutions: The Board approved a Policy on Resolutions that dictates which types of Resolutions the Board may or may not wish to consider. The policy states that the Board would only consider resolutions that pertain to specific administrative or legislative authority conferred to the Board by state statute or those honorary resolutions that recognize extraordinary community or county service of particular individuals, officers or employees. The Board would not take action on any other type of resolution.
I voted no because I believe the policy not only impinges on our right to speak, but more importantly, takes away our ability to lead on issues of importance to the Ottawa community, Furthermore, I believe the language that we will only take up Resolutions that ‘pertain to our Statutory Authority’ to be vague and indefinite to the point of not providing any real practical guidance.
Appointment of Interim Administrator: The Board approved the appointment of John Shay, current Deputy Administrator, as Interim Administrator effective August 27 following the departure of longtime Ottawa County Administrator Al Vandenberg
Health Department Mask Mandate: Prior to the start of the fall school year, the Ottawa County Health Department mandated that all Ottawa County schools enforce an order requiring all students from Kindergarten to Fifth Grade. This action generated a strong response from many members of the Ottawa community. It was determined that the Board had no direct role in either supporting or overturning the Mask Mandate on the basis that Health Department gets their powers to act on Health matters from the State, and not from the Board. I do however support the work of the Health Department in keeping the Ottawa school environment safe through this mandate, and am grateful that most all Ottawa area students were able to receive in-person learning, in part because of the actions taken by the Health Department.
Executive Search Committee: The Board approved the request to contract with GovHR for executive recruitment services in the amount of $22,500 and to appoint a County Administrator search committee consisting of:
Chair Bergman, Vice-Chair Fenske and Commissioner Dannenberg
Jose Gomez, Jennifer Owens, Michelle Fare and Monica Verplank
I voted yes because I feel we have a very balanced committee that will work to give the best slate of candidates.
Resolution in Support of Additional Circuit Court Judgeship: The Board voted to approve the Resolution in Support of Additional Circuit Court Judgeship. In July 2019, the State Court Administrative Organization published a its biennial Judicial Resource Report that indicated that the 20th Circuit Court needed .85 extra Judgeships, to be shared between the 20th Circuit and Ottawa County probate Courts based on a Weighted Caseload Docket Analysis. In light of this report, the Board voted to approve the Resolution.
I voted no because, while I respect the work done by the SCAO, I think the fact that overall caseloads has decreased to such an extent, that even given additional complexity in cases, there was not a pressing necessity, as the Resolution states.
Note that Governor Whitmer has vetoed the legislation that will create this position.
Photography in County Buildings Policy: The Board approved the Photography in County Buildings Policy. The policy mandates that no officer, agent, employee or member of the public may photograph the interior of County facilities.
I voted no because, outside of employee workareas, I believe public buildings to be accessible to the public and that includes being accessible through photographic means.
Resolution on Vaccine Mandate: The board voted 6 to 4 to approve a Resolution directed to President Biden opposing his administrations proposed Federal Vaccine Mandates.
I voted no because I believe the resolution violates our policy on Resolutions. I am in favor of reversing our policy on Resolutions, and was the only no vote on our Policy back in July, but I do not believe we can pass policies that we then ignore when we deem them inconvenient.
Livestreaming of Committee Meetings: The Board approved the livestreaming of meetings of the Planning & Policy, Finance & Administration, Health & Human Services, and Talent & Recruitment committees while requiring all public comments at committee meetings to be submitted in-person.
Semi-Annual County Newsletter: The Board approved the issuance of a semi-annual newsletter that would be mailed to all households in Ottawa County at an approximate cost of $92,800
2021 Citizen Survey results: The Board received for information the 2021 Citizen Survey. It was especially heartening to see resident approval of the County Health Department’s Covid-19 management reach nearly 70% total approval, as shown above. You can read the survey here.
Ottawa County Correctional Facility - Telecommunications: The Board voted to approve the proposal from Smart Communications to provide telecommunications, tablets, and additional services within the Ottawa County Adult Correctional Facility.
The Contract calls for commissions to Ottawa County between 90 and 100% for phone calls and voicemails, video calls at 50% and e-messages at 10%. I definitely appreciate the Sheriff Department’s desire to show revenue where possible, but I do think we need to be re-examining whether we should be focused on that right now, especially when it comes at the expense of many Ottawa County families at a time when they may least be able to afford it, and when we have over $56 Million in excess funds. I made a motion to waive those fees in favor of corresponding rate reductions in our offered services. That motion failed for lack of a second.
I voted no on the overall communications contract because, while I do believe it is a better contract than we currently have, I also believe that it could be improved by seeking further rate reductions so that Ottawa County families will have the opportunity to more readily communicate with their loved ones.
COVID-19 American Rescue Plan Act Plan: The Board approved the COVID-19 American Rescue Plan Act Advisory Committee proposed Lenses Project Evaluation, Focus Areas, and Flow Diagram composed of:
- The Lenses for Project Evaluation will be utilized to guide the selection of projects to receive State and Local Financial Recovery Funds (SLFRF).
- The categorized Focus Areas for SLFRF are 1) County Operations; 2) Countywide Broadband; 3) Affordable Housing; 4) Social and Human Service Needs; and 5) Business Stabilization Needs.
- The Project Selection and Funds Distribution Process Flow Diagram identifies the general steps for soliciting, assessing, selecting, funding, and evaluation projects for SLFRF.
I voted no because I feel that we should be doing all we can to allocate as much of the ARP resources into the wider Ottawa community as possible, and am concerned that the preliminary budget of $20 Million for the Focus Area pertaining to County Operations will be a strong impediment to that effort.
Summary:
As 2021 closes, I feel grateful for the support and trust that City of Holland residents have shown, especially as regards the County Mask Mandate, but also in regards to other key votes, initiatives and policy issues the Board has taken up this past year. It is my intent to keep working towards a more responsive and transparent County government where everyone belongs and which works for the good of all Ottawa County residents.
Votacion en Ausencia para el 3 de Noviembre.
Urna de Deposito, 270 River Ave.
¡Las elecciones generales del 3 de noviembre están a poco tiempo y los residentes de la Ciudad de Holland pueden comenzar a emitir su voto tan pronto como hoy!
Pasos para votar:
Paso 1: Verifique su registro de votante.
Asegúrese de estar registrado para votar ingresando su información de votante aquí. Todos los residentes de Michigan mayores de 18 años, que sean ciudadanos estadounidenses, que actualmente no estén cumpliendo una sentencia en la cárcel o prisión, y que hayan mantenido su residencia en la ciudad durante al menos 30 días antes del día de las elecciones, son elegibles para votar aquí. Muchas personas piensan, que si se tiene una condena por un delito menor o grave y ha terminado su condena o si está detenido en la cárcel en espera de juicio, no pueden votar, sin emabargo, aún es elegible para votar.
Si no está registrado, regístrese para votar en línea hasta el 19 de octubre con su licencia de conducir actual de Michigan o su tarjeta de identificación estatal.
O vaya a la oficina de la Secretaria Municipal en el Ayuntamiento en la 270 River Ave. y regístrese para votar en cualquier momento hasta el día de las elecciones. Si necesita comunicarse en español, pida hablar con Esther. Traiga un documento oficial que demuestre dónde vive, como por ejemplo:
Licencia de conducir o identificación estatal
Factura de servicios públicos actual
Extracto de cuenta
Cheque de pago
Documento gubernamental, incluido un cheque gubernamental
Paso 2: Votación.
Hay dos formas principales de votar, ya sea en Persona el 3 de Noviembre o en Ausencia generalmente antes del 3 de Noviembre. Y, en cuanto a votar en Ausencia, hay dos opciones: 1) Votar por Correo o 2 ) Votar en Ausencia en Persona. Votar en Ausencia en Persona es un termino tecnico que puede resultar confuso. Para hacerlo, puede visitar la Secretaría Municipal de la Ciudad de Holland en 270 River Ave. y solicitar una boleta de voto en ausencia, completarla y entregarla en una sola visita. La fecha limite para hacerlo de esta forma es hasta las 4 p.m. del 2 de Noviembre.
Si se esta registrando por primera vez, puede registrarse en el Ayuntamiento y emitir una boleta de voto ausente en persona el día de las elecciones, el 3 de noviembre.
Para votar por correo, continúe con los pasos a continuación.
Paso 3: Su boleta.
Muchos residentes de Holland eligieron este verano pasado que se les envíe una boleta de voto en ausencia. Si ese es usted, simplemente espere hasta que haya recibido el suyo. Si desea votar en ausencia, pero aún no ha solicitado una boleta, puede pedir una solicitud de boleta de votación en ausencia y enviarla a la ciudad de Holland. Para hacer esto Solicite en línea que le envíen una boleta de voto en ausencia por correo en cualquier momento antes de las 5 p.m. del 30 de Octubre. También puede descargar una solicitud, completarla y devolverla a la Secretaria Municipal ubicada en 270 River Ave. por correo electrónico, correo postal, fax o en persona. Sin embargo, es aconsejable hacer esa solicitud antes del 12 de Octubre. Mas tarde que esa fecha, es recomendado que vaya al Secretaria y que vote en el Ayuntamiento. Acuerdase que es ilegal solicitar una boleta de voto ausente en nombre de otra persona, así que asegúrese de representarse solo a usted mismo.
Paso 4: Escoge a tus candidatos.
Una vez que reciba su boleta de voto ausente, lea las instrucciones y complételas.
Complete el círculo junto al nombre de su candidato preferido por completo. Si cometió un error, tiene la opción de “estropear” su boleta y obtener una nueva. Si eso le sucede a usted, vaya a la seccion final on estropeando su boleta.
En esta elección, puede dividir su boleto votando por candidatos de ambos partidos políticos para diferentes cargos, o puede optar por votar "Boleto Directo", con el Boleto Directo, automaticamente puede seleccionar a todos los candidatos que pertenecen a un mismo partido político. Si elige votar directamente, no se olvide de votar por los candidatos no partidistas y por las preguntas de la boleta local que no pertenecen ningún partido político.
Paso 5: Firme el sobre de su boleta.
Cuando reciba su boleta, deberá recibir instrucciones, una funda de confidencialidad y un segundo sobre más grande.
Coloque su papeleta dentro de la funda de confidencialidad. Luego ponga todo eso dentro del sobre más grande. Asegúrese de firmar el exterior del sobre en la caja grande indicada para firmas.
Una vez que su boleta llegue a la oficina de la Secretaria, puede verificar si su firma fue aceptada ingresando su información de votante aquí.
Paso 6: Devuelva su boleta a la Secretaría Municipal.
Hay tres opciones para devolver su boleta a la Secretaría:
Déjelo en una urna
Envíelo por correo
Llévelo a la oficina de su secretario
Para depositar su boleta en un buzón, visite el Ayuntamiento en 270 River Ave. Para devolver su boleta por correo, coloque la cantidad necesaria de franqueo (dos sellos de .55 centavos) en el sobre exterior.
Envíe su boleta por correo antes del 19 de octubre, dos semanas antes de la elección, para tener en cuenta los posibles retrasos postales. Normalmente, las boletas deben recibirse antes de las 8 p.m. el día de las elecciones. Sin embargo, actualmente, las boletas con matasellos del 2 de noviembre se contarán siempre que lleguen a los secretarios dentro de las dos semanas posteriores a la elección, aunque es mejor enviar su boleta lo antes posible por si acaso.
Si se acerca el día de las elecciones y desea asegurarse de que su boleta llegue a tiempo, devuelva su boleta en mano a la oficina del secretario en 270 River Ave. Puede hacerlo en cualquier momento antes de las 8 p.m. el día de las elecciones.
Asegúrese de que la Secretaria reciba su boleta.
Puede verificar si la Secretaría recibió su solicitud de votante, si la envió y si la recibió en línea aquí.
Si envió su boleta de regreso al secretario y ha pasado una semana y el secretario aún no ha indicado que la recibió, es posible que deba estropear su boleta y emitir una nueva (más sobre esto a continuación). Lo mismo ocurre si dejó su boleta en un buzón y no se actualiza en un par de días.
Si se acerca la elección y ese es el caso, llame a la Oficina de la Secretaría al (616) 355-1301 para verificarlo. Si no la recibieron, pregúnteles cómo puede estropear su boleta.
Si cambia de opinión o cometió un error, estropee y vuelva a emitir su boleta.
Si cometió un error, cambió de opinión o parece que su boleta no llegará a su secretario a tiempo, es posible que desee "estropear" su boleta y emitir una nueva. Echar a perder una boleta es lo mismo que cancelar la anterior.
Por lo general, deberá escribir al secretario pidiéndole que eche a perder la boleta, la firme y la fecha. A menudo, puede escribir una nota, tomar una fotografía y enviarla por correo electrónico a su secretario. Para estar seguro, llame a su secretario y pregúntele qué debe hacer.
La Secretaría cancelará su anterior boleta y le enviará una nueva. Si se acerca el día de las elecciones, es posible que le aconsejen que venga y vote en persona.
Absentee Voting for November 3
Drop Box, 270 River Ave., Across from Centennial Park
The November 3 general election is a short time away, and City of Holland residents can start casting ballots as early as today!
Steps to vote:
Step 1: Check your voter registration.
Make sure you’re registered to vote by entering your voter information here. All Michigan residents over the age of 18, who are U.S. citizens, who aren’t currently serving a sentence in jail or prison, and who will have maintained residence in the City for at least 30 days by Election Day are eligible to vote here. If you have a misdemeanor or felony conviction and have finished your sentence or are being held in jail awaiting trial, you are still eligible to vote.
If you’re not registered, register to vote online through Oct. 19 using your current Michigan driver’s license or state ID card.
Or go into the Clerk’s office at 270 River Ave. and register to vote any time through Election Day. Bring an official document that proves where you live, such as a:
Driver’s license or state ID
Current utility bill
Bank statement
Paycheck
Government document, including a government check
Step 2: Voting.
There are two main ways you can vote, either in Person or by Absentee. There are then two absentee voting options: voting by mail or voting absentee in person. To vote absentee in person, you can visit the City of Holland City Clerk at 270 River Ave. You can apply for an absentee ballot, fill it out and submit it all in one visit until 4 p.m. on Nov. 2.
If you’re registering for the first time, you can register and cast an in-person absentee ballot on Election Day, Nov. 3
To vote by mail, carry on with the steps below.
Step 3: Your Ballot.
Many Holland residents have chosen this past summer to have an Absentee ballot sent to them. If that’s you, simply wait until you’ve received yours. If you would like to vote by Absentee, but haven’t requested a ballot yet, you can file an absentee ballot application and send it to the City of Holland. To do this Apply online for an absentee ballot to be sent to you in the mail any time before 5 p.m. Oct. 30. You can also download an application, fill it out and return it to your clerk by email, mail, fax or in person. It is advisable however to make that request before Oct. 12. After that, go into your clerk and get a ballot in person just to be certain there will be time to fill it out and return it. It is illegal to apply for an absentee ballot in someone else’s name, so make sure you’re representing only yourself.
Step 4: Choose your candidates.
Once you receive your absentee ballot, read the instructions and fill it out as soon as you’re certain of who you’d like to elect.
Fill in the circle next to your preferred candidate’s name completely. If you made a mistake, you have the option to “spoil” your ballot and get a new one. If that happens to you, skip to the final section of spoiling you ballot.
In this election, you can split your ticket by voting for candidates from both political parties for different offices, or you can choose to vote “straight ticket,” which would select all partisan candidates from one political party. If you choose to vote straight ticket, don’t miss the nonpartisan candidates and local ballot questions that don’t fall under one political party.
Step 5: Sign your ballot envelope.
When you received your ballot, you should have gotten instructions, a secrecy sleeve and a second, larger envelope.
Put your ballot inside the secrecy sleeve. Then put that inside the larger envelope. Be sure to sign the outside of the envelope in the big box indicated for signatures.
Once your ballot reaches the clerk’s office, you can check whether your signature was accepted by entering your voter information here.
Step 6: Return your ballot to your clerk.
There are three options for getting your ballot back to your clerk:
Drop it in a ballot drop box
Mail it back
Take it to your clerk’s office
To drop your ballot in a drop box, visit City Hall at 270 River Ave. To mail back your ballot, affix the necessary amount of postage (two .55 cent stamps) to the outside envelope.
Please mail your ballot by Oct. 19, two weeks before the election, to account for any potential postal delays. Normally, ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day. However, currently, ballots that are postmarked by Nov. 2 will be counted as long as they reach clerks within two weeks after the election — though it’s still better to send your ballot as early as possible just in case.
If it’s getting close to Election Day and you want to be certain your ballot makes it in time, return your ballot by hand to the Clerk’s office at 270 River Ave. You can do this any time before 8 p.m. on Election Day.
To check whether the Clerk received your ballot.
You can check whether the Clerk received your voter application, whether they sent it, and whether they received it online here.
If you sent your ballot back to the Clerk and a week has passed and the clerk still hasn’t indicated they’ve received it, you may need to spoil your ballot and cast a new one (more on that below). Same goes for if you dropped your ballot in a drop box and it’s not updated within a couple days.
If it gets close to the election and that’s the case, call the Clerk’s Office at (616) 355-1301 to double check. If they didn’t receive it, ask them how you can spoil your ballot.
If you change your mind or made a mistake, spoil and recast your ballot.
If you made a mistake, changed your mind, or your ballot looks like it won’t reach your clerk in time, you may want to “spoil” your ballot and cast a new one. Spoiling a ballot is the same as canceling the old one.
Typically, you’ll need to write to the Clerk asking them to spoil the ballot, sign it and date it. You can often write a note, take a picture of it, and email it to your clerk instead. To be sure, call your clerk and ask what you need to do.
The clerk will then cancel your old ballot and send you a new one. If it’s close to Election Day, they may advise you to come in and vote in person.
If the canceled ballot reaches you or the clerk after you’ve spoiled it, it won’t count. Make sure you vote on the new ballot issued to you.
The latest you can spoil a ballot is 4 p.m. on Nov. 2, the day before the election. If you spoil your ballot at the last minute, ask your clerk what your options are to cast your vote.
2021 Proposed Budget
Riverview Park, Holland
The Public Hearing for the 2021 Ottawa County Budget has been set for Tuesday, September 8, to be held in the Ottawa County Board Room, 12220 Fillmore Street, West Olive, at 1:30p.m. You can review the budget here.
The 2021 Budget assumes a $4.62M (4.87%) increase in overall General Fund revenue for total revenues of $91.66M and a $4.18M (4.69%) increase in overall General Fund Expenditures for total expenditures of $92.95M. The Budget assumes a drawdown of $1.29M from Fund reserves.
The particular items that I am focused on are the following:
10102660 - Corporate Counsel
10102670 - Prosecuting Attorney
10102670 - Human Resources
10103250 - Central Dispatch
10101370 - Circuit Court Legal Self Help
10101490 - Circuit Court - Juvenile Service
10101720 - Administrator
10104490 - Road Commission
10107211 - Planning and Performance
10107212 - Ground Water Planning
10102230 - Strategic Initiative
10102990 - Public Defender’s office
If you have an item or issue that you would like clarification on or to spend some time on, please reach out to me at dzylstra@miottawa.org or 443-4281
Pre Paid Postage and Voting Equity
This November, it is calculated that approximately 80,000 Ottawa County residents could be voting by absentee ballot. Some of these will be longtime Absentee voters, some of them first timers. Some of them may live next to City Hall and will be able to utilize drop boxes located conveniently nearby, some will be living temporarily hundreds of miles from home.
To level the playing field, I believe that the County Board can and should take steps to make exercising the constitutional right to vote a little easier for everyone. But how?
Oakland County has made the decision to place pre-paid postage on all County residents’ return ballot. That is a very simple and reliable way to address the issue. However, because of our long term contract for ballot printing, such an action at this point would be cost prohibitive.
However, since the US Post Office is committed to make sure each ballot sent within the proper time frame arrives at the proper destination regardless of postage paid, I believe it would be possible to advertise this as a service available to out of area voters if the Board makes the commitment to reimburse local clerks who must pick up this expense directly from the US Post Office. I believe this is a workable solution to the issue and, while of course I don’t believe this step will close all voting inequities here, I do believe it will be a small but meaningful step towards that.
I realize that there is an element of uncomfortableness about an action like this on the Board, however if on the Board we only discuss and pursue policy that we’re comfortable with or that we have always done, we will never make inroads on our stated goals of increasing equity in our County and forging new possiblities for a diversifying County.
Absentee Voting August 4
Absentee Drop-off Box, City Hall, 270 River Ave.
This August 4, Holland voters will have the Holland Public School Operating Millage on their Ballot. For safety's sake make sure you are set up and vote Absentee Ballot. Note that all ballots must be received by 8:00 pm on Election Day.
For more information, call the City Clerk’s office at 355-1301 or Ottawa County at https://www.miottawa.org/Departments/CountyClerk/Elections/vote-by-mail.htm