Zeeland Area Action Committee

05/13/2026

We're already halfway through May, but there are still opportunities for civic engagement in Ottawa County! Scroll through the photos to find your city/township.

04/29/2026

Election Alert for the May 5 election! If you haven't voted yet, the ZAAC Elections Committee is recommending a YES vote on all of the millages on the May 5 ballot. Scroll through for specifics on each district.

04/09/2026

There's a special election coming up on May 5, and those of you on the permanent absentee list should have already received your ballots. In Districts 2, 3 and 4, the only thing on the ballot is various millages. Here's a summary of what you'll be voting on. Scroll through for your area!

04/03/2026

Civic engagement by citizens is one of the best ways to ensure good governance! Scroll through to find your specific location.

03/26/2026

03/16/2026

Everyone is invited to Third Thursday, our monthly social gathering on March 19 at Tripelroot in downtown Zeeland!

This month, the Ottawa Dems are having their Community Connection night at the same time, in the same place!

So come on down to Tripelroot on Thursday anytime between 6:00 and 8:00 pm and you can hang out with the ZAAC folks AND the Ottawa Dems!

Hope to see you there!

02/17/2026

Please read the four candidates' information and bios before you vote at https://ottawacd.org/annualmeeting/ #:~:text=Board%20Director%20Candidate%20Biographies

Anyone 18 or older who lives in Ottawa County can vote — you do not need to be registered to vote. Ballots must be received by March 10. To request a ballot:
• Email [email protected].
• In person at the OCD office at 16731 Ferris St, Grand Haven, MI 49417 between 8 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday.
• Call the office at 616-842-5852 Ext. 5.

02/11/2026

Have You Thought About Running for School Board?

Our school board members are the unsung heroes of our communities. It’s so important to have people running for election who will represent our interest in public education.

The following positions will be open this year. The filing deadline is July 21, so you have time to think about who you know who could make a difference by serving, or if you want to run yourself!

West Ottawa: Four positions, four-year term.
Zeeland Public: Three positions, six-year term.
Holland Public: Two positions, six-year term.

See the link in the comments to find out how to run!

02/04/2026

Attending meetings and events or volunteering is an easy way to get involved in your community. Check out these opportunities happening this month, and drop your own ideas in the comments!

01/28/2026

When ZAAC began back in 2023 as the first organizing group responding to Ottawa Impact, it represented District 4 (Jacob Bonnema’s district). District 2 was busy with the recall, and District 3 is Doug Zylstra’s district, so neither developed a formal group.

Currently, our focus is on making sure residents have the information they need to be involved and active citizens. Since there is overlap between Districts 2, 3 and 4, we’ve decided to collaborate and put all three under the ZAAC umbrella.

We’ll be updating the ZAAC website soon to reflect these changes, and that’s where you’ll be able to find what’s going on in your district!