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CMH millage

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Last discussed Apr 30, 2026.

Public comments (15)

SupportiveGreg CoilApr 30, 2026

The Tri-Cities Family YMCA CEO voiced the Y board's support for the CMH millage renewal at its current rate.

Board of Commissioners · 1:16:37 →
SupportiveBecca LarsonApr 30, 2026

A Grand Haven resident using a millage-funded YMCA membership — with her mother Trisha — asked that the millage go on the August ballot so her membership doesn't lapse.

Board of Commissioners · 1:20:47 →
SupportiveSarah LewakowskiApr 30, 2026

The Mosaic Counseling director praised millage-funded counseling and suicide prevention services and urged August ballot placement.

Board of Commissioners · 1:23:04 →
SupportiveAmanda JonasApr 30, 2026

A clinical social worker endorsed putting the CMH millage on the August 4 ballot, citing mental health needs seen in emergency departments.

Board of Commissioners · 1:27:42 →
SupportiveBob DavisApr 30, 2026

The Georgetown Township resident argued the decade of millage-funded mental health services has paid dividends and urged August ballot placement.

Board of Commissioners · 2:02:00 →
SupportiveKelly RuffingApr 30, 2026

A YMCA social rec program staff member described the millage program's impact on people with substance use and mental health challenges.

Board of Commissioners · 2:06:32 →
SupportiveCaleb HigginsApr 30, 2026

The Momentum Center member described how the program combats his isolation and asked for the renewal on the August ballot.

Board of Commissioners · 2:08:44 →
SupportiveGwen VossApr 30, 2026

The Spring Lake resident and UM Health employee lent her support to community mental health funding.

Board of Commissioners · 2:10:31 →
SupportiveKatie OswaldApr 30, 2026

The Momentum Center member shared her story of recovery from suicidal thoughts, calling millage-funded programs 'survival, not just progress.'

Board of Commissioners · 2:13:05 →
SupportiveBarbara LeeApr 30, 2026

The Momentum Center representative said the millage is the difference between stability and crisis and invited commissioners to visit the programs.

Board of Commissioners · 2:16:03 →
SupportiveVonnie VanderZwaagApr 30, 2026

The CMH board member and finance chair urged August placement and defended the board's stewardship of millage dollars.

Board of Commissioners · 2:18:31 →
SupportiveRosalee AustinApr 30, 2026

The Holland resident supported the millage for both mental health and developmental disability services that support her daughter.

Board of Commissioners · 2:20:22 →
SupportiveKelly RiceApr 30, 2026

The Parks Commission president shared her personal connection to parks during cancer treatment, supported both millages, and suggested a fixed public hearing time in the future.

Board of Commissioners · 2:20:50 →
SupportiveKimberly WittenmyerApr 30, 2026

The Holland Drop In Center director said the center is 100% millage-funded and would cease to exist without renewal; she appeared online after earlier technical difficulties.

Board of Commissioners · 2:32:00 →
SupportiveBarbara LeeMar 24, 2026

Strongly urged placing the mental health millage on the August ballot, and addressed concerns about her sabbatical funding.

Board of Commissioners · 59:02 →