An Ottawa County commissioner has requested a recount after losing by more than 1,000 votes in the Aug. 6 Republican primary. Roger Belknap, an Ottawa Impact Republican, filed a request with the…
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Kleinjans adds Ottawa County Commission chair to MSU Extension lawsuit
An Ottawa County commissioner who claims Michigan State University Extension fired him for his political activity has added a new defendant to his lawsuit: the chair of his own board. On Tuesday,…
Ottawa County commissioner files suit against MSU, says his 1st amendment rights were violated
An Ottawa County commissioner is speaking out after filing a lawsuit against Michigan State University alleging he was forced out of his job after being elected to public office. Democrat Chris Kleinjans,…
Was Ottawa County’s newest commissioner punished for running?
Democrat Chris Kleinjans made headlines last month after winning a special recall election to become Ottawa County’s newest commissioner on the GOP-dominated board. Now he’s fighting for his job — and not…
Voters recall far-right Ottawa Impact member from West Michigan county commission
Updated, 10:22 a.m., 5/8/24 A crack in the Ottawa Impact facade became a hole in the dike Tuesday, as a prominent member of the right-wing evangelical coalition was defeated at the polls….