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County leader’s recall helped drive higher than usual election turnout Tuesday
WEST OLIVE, MI – Turnout was higher than usual during the May special election in Ottawa County that saw a county commissioner recalled and several school bonds and millages passed. The turnout Tuesday, May 7, saw 20.57% of eligible voters take to the polls, or 34,035 out of 165,436...
Ottawa County voters approve operating cash proposals for 5 school districts
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI - Voters in Ottawa County approved operating millage requests for five school districts to be able to fund day-to-day operations in a special election Tuesday, May 7. To receive their full per-student funding from the state, Michigan school districts must levy 18 mills on non-homestead property such...
A Democrat won a recall election in Republican dominated Ottawa County. Was it a harbinger?
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI -- A Democrat won an Ottawa County board recall election in a GOP-entrenched county, where an ultra-conservative county board took control in early 2023. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
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