Ottawa County

06/01/2026

The May 5, 2026 Special Election Post-Election Audits have been scheduled!

These audits are an important part of ensuring every election is conducted accurately, securely and transparently. As part of the process, we'll review key election records, including:

✅ In-person and absentee voter lists
✅ Election Inspector applications
✅ Election Commission minutes
✅ Public Accuracy Test ballots
✅ Ballot applications

We'll also conduct a full hand count of all ballots and vote totals from the May 5, 2026 Special Election.

Audit selections are made randomly by the Michigan Secretary of State’s Office.

• Monday, June 1:
1:30pm - City of Holland, Ward 2, Precinct 3 [completed]
Holland City Hall - 270 S. River Ave., Holland, MI 49423

• Tuesday, June 2:
1:00pm - Robinson Township, Precinct 1
Robinson Township Hall - 12010 120th Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417

• Wednesday, June 3:
9:00am - Crockery Township, Precinct 2
Crockery Township Hall - 17431 112th Ave, Nunica, MI 49448

1:00pm - Park Township, Precinct 6
Park Township Office - 52 152nd Ave, Holland, MI 49424

• Monday, June 8:
9:00am - Wright Township, Precinct 1
Wright Township Office - 2024 Cleveland St E, Coopersville, MI 49404

1:00pm - Zeeland Township, Precinct 2
Zeeland Charter Township Office - 6582 Byron Rd, Zeeland, MI 49464

06/01/2026

A moment for our beautiful farmland! ✨🚜🌾🐄✨

Support the preservation of our indispensable agricultural land by attending the 10th Annual Farms are the Tapas event, Ottawa County's premier small-plate fundraiser, at the Red Shed in Hudsonville on Thursday, September 17th. This event always sells out quickly, so visit event.gives/tapas2026 to purchase your ticket today!

📸 Pictured: Jongekrijg Farm in Hudsonville, preserved through Ottawa County's Purchase of Development Rights program in 2024.

06/01/2026

Stay involved and informed with this week's public meetings!
Please note that due to renovations, many conference rooms in the Fillmore Administration Building have been renamed.

------------Monday, June 1------------

9:30 AM
Board of Commissioners Work Session
Pigeon Creek Park Lodge
Recording available on YouTube next day

------------Tuesday, June 2------------

1:00 PM
Plat Board
Fillmore Campus - Administration Building - Oak Conference Room (Clerk's Conf. Room)

4:00 PM
Election Commission
Fillmore Campus - Administration Building - Aspen Conference Room (Conf. Room A)

------------Wednesday, June 3------------

8:00 AM
Agricultural Preservation Board
Fillmore Campus - Administration Building - Cedar Conference Room (Conf. Room C)

------------Thursday, June 4------------

10:00 AM
Housing Commission
Fillmore Campus - Administration Building - Hickory Conference Room (Conf. Room H)
Live Stream on YouTube

3:30 PM
Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
Fillmore Campus - Administration Building - Cedar Conference Room (Conf. Room C)

As always, our team will try to edit this post in the event of scheduling changes, but social media posts do not serve as official public notice, and meetings may be added, canceled, moved, or rescheduled within the confines of the Michigan Open Meetings Act without updates to this post. Check the official meeting calendar on miOttawa.org for fully up-to-date information.

05/29/2026

Use your career to make a difference in your community!

At Ottawa County, we empower our staff to deliver exceptional value and service to our residents by providing competitive compensation, top-notch benefits, and excellent working conditions.

If you're looking for a fulfilling career in public service, take a look at our current job openings at miOttawa.org/apply today. Don't wait-- some of these application windows are closing soon!

This Week's Featured Openings:

Assistant Director | Fiscal Services | Full Time | $50.88-$68.18/hr
Probate Register | Probate Court | Full Time | $44.03-$59.00/hr
Administrative Assistant | Legal Self Help Center | Full Time | $25.59-$34.29/hr
Parks Caretaker | Parks & Recreation | Seasonal | $16.60/hr
Dental Hygienist | Department of Public Health | Part Time | $33.81-$43.95/hr
Environmental Public Health Clerk | Department of Public Health | Full Time | $18.35-$23.86/hr

05/29/2026

The newly-renovated halls of the Fillmore Administration building are simply yearning for incredible locally-produced artwork-- good thing it's almost time for the ninth-annual Ottawa County Art Trust exhibition, in partnership with the Holland Area Arts Council!

The exhibition kicks off June 23rd and will run until the first week of September. For dates, guidelines, and more information, visit miOttawa.org/art

05/28/2026

Don’t forget Ottawa Conservation District's Spring Native Plant Sale is from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Saturday, May 30, outside their office (16731 Ferris St, Grand Haven, MI 49417). More than 70+ varieties of plants will be available for purchase! See link to list of plants in comments.

Joining the District will be the County’s Be Water Wise team to educate on groundwater challenges, share recommendations for water-wise plants, and hand out a limited number of free water-saving tools. Also on hand will be Ottawa County Parks and Recreation to introduce their Connected County Parks initiative, which encourages the public to create habitat in your own backyard.

*In the event of rain, the sale will be at the Hemlock Crossing Nature Center in West Olive

05/28/2026

Check out the monthly Ottawa County Board of Commissioners segment on Talk of the Town, featuring District 3 Commissioner Doug Zylstra!

Ottawa County District 3 Commissioner Doug Zylstra (D-Holland) discussed a wage study, the officers' compensation commission, proposed millage ballot questions, a recycling ordinance, and the Ottawa County Art Trust, during the monthly segment on May 28, 2026.

05/27/2026

Water Resources Commissioner Joe Bush made a guest appearance on WHTC's Talk of the Town this morning-- check out the full conversation below ⬇️

Ottawa County Water Resources Commissioner Joe Bush talked about his office, as well as activities and projects, during a May 27, 2026 appearance.

05/27/2026

🌟 National Community Action Month – Weatherization Wednesday 🌟

The Weatherization Assistance Program efficiently retrofits below standard low-income home, greatly improving residents' utility costs and health outcomes.

OCCAA’s Weatherization Program helps households improve energy efficiency, health, and safety—while reducing the cost of living.

On average, participating families save $300–$400 annually on utility expenses. Beyond cost savings, weatherization supports healthier homes by improving ventilation, reducing exposure to outdoor allergens, helping prevent moisture and mold issues, and ensuring essential safety measures like smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are in place and functioning.

Together, these improvements create safer, more comfortable homes and a stronger, more resilient community. 💙

For more information, check out our website: https://loom.ly/pAuO96E

05/26/2026

By now, you've probably heard a warning or two about ticks this season, but what are the real risks of a tick bite?

Learn more about tick prevention and a few more important summer safety topics on this month's episode of Ottawa Out Loud, available on our YouTube channel or anywhere you can find podcasts!