Residents Give Ottawa County Gov High Marks
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July 24, 2018 | Media Contacts Below
Residents Give Ottawa County Gov High Marks
According to the results of a Citizen Survey released today, Ottawa County government continues to receive high marks from its residents. Seventy-eight percent of residents said that Ottawa County operations are heading in the right direction. A decade ago in 2008, just 54% of residents shared this view of the county.
An overwhelming majority (72%) reported their tax burden to be “about right” when considering the government services they receive compared to just 55% in 2008. Ottawa County has the fifth lowest millage rate in the state when compared to all 83 Michigan counties. On average, a resident pays about $270 annually for Ottawa County government services, such as law enforcement, courts, public health, record keeping and many others.
Residents also report a sense of loyalty to the County with 77% reporting that Ottawa County is a better place to live than other areas in the region. Proximity to Lake Michigan and nature plus access to urban centers are cited often as reasons for making Ottawa County home. The complete Citizen Survey report is online.
“We are once again pleased with the results and attribute them to the team of over 1,000 employees, elected officials and judges in this organization,” said Al Vanderberg, Ottawa County Administrator
Ottawa County implemented programs to improve customer service in 2012, along with efforts to increase communication, cultivate creativity and develop cultural intelligence.
This was the seventh in a series of biennial studies that began in 2006. The questionnaire, conducted by Epic-MRA, asked residents to rank government goals, handling of finances, perception of tax burden, as well as many other customer satisfaction sentiments.
Access county services and learn more at miOttawa.org, facebook.com/miottawa or @miOttawa on twitter.
Al Vanderberg, County Administrator, 616-738-738-4068 avanderberg@miottawa.org
Shannon Felgner, Communications Manager, 616-738-4672, sfelgner@miottawa.org
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Ottawa County is located on Lake Michigan’s spectacular freshwater coastline where nature is cherished and protected. More than the lakeshore, you’ll find the people of Ottawa County friendly yet driven, working hard to succeed in charming downtown small businesses, at manufacturing hubs with global impact and on acres passed down from generations. We embrace creativity and believe that diversity makes us stronger. We resolve that our public services must be high-quality and cost-effective. We are innovative and never wait for someone to solve our problems for us. We are friendly neighbors chipping in, lending a hand and making sure you know Ottawa County is where you belong.
Ottawa County | 12220 Fillmore Street | West Olive | Michigan | 49460 | 616-738-4000
The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners:
Chairman Greg DeJong | Vice-Chairman Roger Bergman | Philip Kuyers | Jim Holtvluwer | Don Disselkoen | Matt Fenske | Al Dannenberg | Mike Haverdink | Joe Baumann | Frank Garcia | Kelly Kuiper
The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners meets the second and fourth Tuesdays each month at 1:30PM. The public is welcome and encouraged to participate. Meetings are held in the Board Room located at 12220 Fillmore Street, West Olive, Michigan.
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