Ottawa County · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Ottawa County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Housing Advisory Board formation and appointments
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.
Farmland Preservation Conservation Easements
The county bought development rights on four farms totaling about 228 acres in Jamestown, Chester and Polkton Townships, keeping that land agricultural permanently.