Housing Advisory Board formation and appointments
Ottawa County
Summary
The housing advisory board wants a second housing advocate seat, ideally filled by Erin Campe. Commissioners agreed to route the bylaw change through Planning and Policy and open appointments through the normal process rather than appoint directly.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
A potential new strategic impact staff position could cost roughly $120,000 with benefits, pending evaluation.
Housing advocates and residents seeking more housing expertise on the board.
Two qualified nonprofit candidates (Rozman and Grose) — only one was seated; some eastern-district residents feel underrepresented.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Board of Commissioners
The housing advisory board wants a second housing advocate seat, ideally filled by Erin Campe. Commissioners agreed to route the bylaw change through Planning and Policy and open appointments through the normal process rather than appoint directly.
Board of Commissioners
The new housing advisory board now has its members, including Commissioner Barry. Commissioners debated geographic balance — most applicants are lakeshore-area — and a bid to add a 12th nonprofit seat failed on process grounds.
Board of Commissioners Work Session (budget)
Commissioners Zylstra and Miedema called for careful, ongoing discussion of the county's role in housing funding as the restructured housing commission gets up and running. Staff pointed to Lake Shore Advantage's new housing coordinators and a half-time addition as partial capacity.
Board of Commissioners
The board unanimously disbanded the Ottawa County Housing Commission and created a Housing Advisory Board to tap volunteer expertise on housing needs. A related staffing request is under evaluation.
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