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Finkler Farmland Conservation Easement

Ottawa County

Description

The county approved a $250,000 option agreement to buy development rights to 40.25 acres of Finkler farmland, paid for with donations, grants, and privately raised funds.

Impact summary

The farmland is permanently protected from development, preserving open space in Chester Township at no county cost.

Applicant

Name
Dennis W. Finkler
Address
Chester Township, Ottawa County, Michigan

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
0
Total mentions
1

Last vote · County Commission

Approved11–0, unanimous

Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.

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