Hype for the Future 117/284: City of Port Clinton, Ohio

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/25/hype-for-the-future-117-284-city-of-port-clinton-ohio/

There's much to learn from Ottawa County, Michigan's dalliance with a radical, right-wing government (the "convervative" term is a misnomer). The inability to attract good talent is one of them. Candidates for the county administrator position don't want their names known while they apply for the position.

>>Ottawa county has had 2 administrators and 3 interim administrators since 2023, when the Ottawa Impact conservative majority took control of the board. Voters did not reelect the Ottawa impact majority in November. This is the new board majority’s second attempt to hire a permanent administrator<<

https://www.wgvunews.org/news/2025-07-28/ottawa-county-leaders-trying-again-to-discover-new-county-administrator

#Michigan #OttawaCounty #OttawaImpact #RightWingRadicalism

Well this just put a big ol' smile on my face. 

https://www.hollandsentinel.com/story/news/politics/county/2024/05/07/chris-kleinjans-successfully-unseats-ottawa-impacts-lucy-ebel/73596593007/

#OttawaCounty #Michigan #WestMichigan

Via #ybarrap

In significant pol shakeup, #Michigan voters ousted 4 #Rep county commissioners in spec elections May 7. Recall→fueled by dissatisfaction w/commissioners'..rejection of #DEI. #OttawaCounty: #GOP Comm #LucyEbel=defeated by Dem #ChrisKleinjans. #DeltaCounty: 3 comm recalled. Margins: 20 to 50% points. Ottawa County commission now incl 2 Dems, while Delta County→lost its #Rep maj. Underscores impact o grassroots activism, local issues in influencing pol dynamics in Michigan

Voters to decide if Ottawa Impact county commissioner keeps post in pivotal recall election

from MLive.com
by John Tunison

https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2024/05/voters-to-decide-if-ottawa-impact-county-commissioner-keeps-post-in-pivotal-recall-election.html

#OttawaCounty #Fascism

Your guide to what’s on the May 7 special election ballot in Kent, Ottawa counties

from MLive.com
by Melissa Frick

https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2024/05/your-guide-to-whats-on-the-may-7-special-election-ballot-in-kent-ottawa-counties.html

#KentCounty #OttawaCounty

Satanic Temple Delivers Invocation for Far Right Ottawa County
County commissioners in Ottawa County, Michigan, enjoyed the First Amendment rights of the Satanic Temple of West Michigan, as "Luis Cypher" delivered an invocation with protesters chanting, singing and praying nearby.

Bendr Bones, co-head of The Satanic Temple of West Mic
https://newsviews.online/2024/04/24/satanic-temple-delivers-invocation-for-far-right-ottawa-county/
#FundieFreaks #Michigan #OttawaCounty #SatanicTemple

Satanists’ prayer at Ottawa County Board meeting may cause stir, but should it?

from MLive.com
by John Tunison

https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2024/04/satanists-prayer-at-ottawa-county-board-meeting-may-cause-stir-but-should-it.html

The meeting will be at 6:30pm EDT. Here is the page with the agendas:
https://www.miottawa.org/Calendar/minutesDetails.do?ele=0&#Board%20of%20Commissioners

And the agenda for this particular meeting:
https://www.miottawa.org/CalendarDocs/2024/1713808274834-agenda.PDF

#OttawaCounty

Meet candidates running for Ottawa County commission – with some noticeable absences

from MLive.com
by Audra Gamble

https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2024/04/meet-candidates-running-for-ottawa-county-commission-with-some-noticeable-absences.html

#OttawaCounty