Ottawa Administrator Delivers State of the County Address

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March 9, 2020

Ottawa Administrator Delivers State of the County Address

Ottawa County is where you belong -- and the theme is underscored in the 2020 State of the County Address.

Ottawa County leads the state in population growth, boasts low unemployment rates despite COVID-19, flourishes with recreational opportunities and prides itself on building partnerships to enhance services and save tax dollars.

Ottawa County Administrator Al Vanderberg shared these and other Ottawa County highlights from 2020 during this afternoon's State of the County Address.

Other themes in the annual update include Ottawa County government's strong financial position, the preservation of farmland amidst the residential growth, maintaining services during COVID-19 and a year in review of the new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion office.

Vanderberg also listed some of the projects on the horizon for 2021 including;

Creation of formal Groundwater Board
Immigration population impacts on economy through the Gateways for Growth grant.
Continued progress on the Ottawa County Justice Center
2020 Census results and Board of Commissioners redistricting
Implementation of DEI strategies

Media Contacts:
Al Vanderberg | County Administrator| 616-748-4068 | avanderberg@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.

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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