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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Ottawa County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Growth Challenges: Housing, Seniors, Land Use, Transportation
Hope Network's new scheduling will eliminate midday rides, hurting veterans traveling to medical appointments; the county is talking with Harbor Transit about extending service.
Countywide local-government task force for growth
Staff proposed a "20 Forward" task force bringing all 24 local units together to coordinate housing, groundwater, and land use decisions — with county-appointed ambassadors taking best practices back to local planning commissions.
Eviction Prevention Program funding
The board approved $300,000 to continue the eviction prevention partnership with Good Samaritan Ministries, but only after amending it to step money down over three years and require citizenship documentation. Advocates called it one of the most cost-effective homelessness interventions available.