Commissioners have heard 15 hours of litigation regarding the removal of public health director Hambley. If you missed the riveting discussion, I will give you all the analysis. The ultimate decision has not yet been made public, but it seems the result is inevitable. There have been many claims made and many hours of litigation and looking at specific documents and testimony regarding the charges against Hambley. The lawyers made their cases and analysis at the end. If you feel overwhelmed, you’re probably not alone. Come dive into the muck with me and get all the facts that will not be shared by certain media outlets. I’m Thomas Frye and this is the Homes Politicast.

Preventing Clamidia: https://www.youtube.com/live/QNp-QLALKUE?si=Jdyka49z0IrbLaOT&t=20178

No Fluff: https://www.youtube.com/live/QNp-QLALKUE?si=IOqEO6edfBE1yD68&t=24238

Hambley Closing Statement: https://www.youtube.com/live/QNp-QLALKUE?si=AD5UBoblvdqm2r1y&t=27345

Kalman Closing Statement: https://www.youtube.com/live/QNp-QLALKUE?si=tt_Hq-7O91afYWK0&t=28094

Hambley Lawer Makes A Good Point: https://www.youtube.com/live/QNp-QLALKUE?si=hFLrbceRr2T7wGrt&t=27389

Kalman Cites Character Attacks: https://www.youtube.com/live/QNp-QLALKUE?si=BHtruPyYdcfGXldR&t=28472

Another Misrepresentation: https://www.youtube.com/live/QNp-QLALKUE?si=5vcSQDqYQkRh0633&t=28565

Just Cause? https://www.youtube.com/live/QNp-QLALKUE?si=AhhT-Dp1rlp4Jt9g&t=28123

Standard for removal: https://www.youtube.com/live/QNp-QLALKUE?si=AhhT-Dp1rlp4Jt9g&t=28123

Zylstra Questions Point 1: https://www.youtube.com/live/QNp-QLALKUE?si=kZ_kgHMq1vbcTGvc&t=29276

Bergman  about Kalman? https://www.youtube.com/live/QNp-QLALKUE?si=Xc38Xyq9Ut8Qb6xQ&t=29727

The GHAPS has claimed their playgrounds are dangerous and some residents say the claim is an attempt to pressure parents and grandparents to vote for the new millage that has already been rejected by the people of Grand Haven. The tactic is not uncommon in Ottawa County. The current Grand Haven Mayor speaks out against one of the current candidates and has a lot to say on the subject. The former Mayor isn’t the only one speaking out against Hendrick. The general manager of the BLP, Dave Walters, has stepped down citing a “toxic work enviroment” created by Hendrick along with an attempt to show his commitment to the continuation of the BLP. Finally the hearing for Adeline Hambley is today and BOC meetings seem to be on hold until the issue is resolved. I’m Thomas Frye.

Schools Close Playground: https://substack.com/inbox/post/138153685

Smith’s Bridge: https://www.woodtv.com/news/ottawa-county/ferrysburg-bridge-is-so-bad-it-has-to-close/

Opened: https://www.woodtv.com/news/ottawa-county/smiths-bridge-in-ferrysburg-reopens-to-vehicles/#:~:text=Engineers presented a report Monday night to the,limit meaning large trucks are not allowed through.

Mayors Perspective: https://substack.com/inbox/post/138175668

Dave Walters: https://www.grandhaventribune.com/news/local/blps-walters-calls-his-resignation-a-constructive-discharge/article_6bbee969-7983-57c0-9d97-ee89731f89b6.html

https://substack.com/inbox/post/138176363

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It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Two business tycoons in ottawa county get very different treatment from the holland sentinel. The only difference seems to be political party. The charges are even less serious for the republican but the paper can’t seem to find any information about Grand Haven’s mayoral candidate and her pot business. Residents stand in support for the Momentum Center and don’t quite understand what it is they support. Unfortunately there is some rationales that suggest that the momentum center may be harming the mentally unstable in our community and the community as a whole. Finally citizens express their frustrations about Commissioners in Ottawa County and their lack of transparency. The contract with Ottawa County stated that the OI commissioners wanted to make “county information “public by default” to increase transparency and accountability.” There have been a few things that have not been made public and residents deserve that transparency from their commissioners. Especially when that was a campaign promise. FOIA’s are taking a long time and seeing high fees, secret meetings are taking place without any explanation, and board members do not share their business ties or give clear reasons when they make a decision that effects their businesses. Will Ottawa County see transparency from this board in the near future? We still hope so. I’m Thomas Frye and this is The HOMES Politicast.

Sentinel on Moss: https://www.hollandsentinel.com/story/news/politics/county/2023/10/03/moss-linked-firm-received-75k-from-migop-after-nominating-karamo-as-chair/71041717007/

Andrea Hendrick: https://restoreottawa.substack.com/p/grand-haven-mayoral-candidate-andrea

Working While Conservative: https://simplyamerican.com/press-release-working-while-conservative

Replacing Momentum Center: https://www.youtube.com/live/luKxteqm6uE?feature=shared&t=2334

Momentum Center: https://substack.com/inbox/post/136036767

Public by Default: https://www.youtube.com/live/luKxteqm6uE?feature=shared&t=2990