Allison Miedema

Flock AI surveillance cameras

The county is paying Flock under an auto-renewing contract, with a payment included in the $35 million claims list.

Community Mental Health authority transition and autism services

CMH ran a $5 million deficit last year; conversion would cut CMH expenses about $2.1 million in year one but shift county revenue by the same amount.

Sheriff's Office Staffing

$49,560 in federal grant funds, no local cost noted.

Airport safety and glare concerns at the air park

Grand Haven Township Tragedy Response

Investing in tech-based monitoring could save the county money on labor costs in the long run, though setting up the new gear won't be cheap.

Legal Services Policy restructuring

Salaried in-house counsel could save money versus open-ended hourly billing, but the cost of a second counsel role is unresolved.

District Court Staffing Needs

Two new clerical positions would add county general-fund cost in the FY2027 budget.

Health Department Vaccine Waiver Information

The underlying budget adjustment funds back-to-school advertising and tick-kit distribution via a state sharing grant.

Federal immigration enforcement (ICE) in Ottawa County

Court system navigation and self-help resources

State MIDC cuts threaten public defender funding

Potentially ~$780,000 in costs shifting to the county if the appeal fails.

Public Health Plan and Oversight Debate

The Wear One program cost the county only about $1,000.

Contract ratification thresholds and policy on programs serving minors

The pilot contract itself was $5,000; the policy discussion could reshape department contracting authority up to $70,000.

Emergency authority gap between chair terms