Retiring Ottawa County dispatch chief reflects on career
Tim Smith, executive director of the Ottawa County Central Dispatch Authority, retires July 12 after 13 years leading 911 response across Ottawa County. He recalls the evolving field with rising cellphone calls and the daily dedication of dispatchers, noting his background in public safety and a 25 year prior stint at Michigan Consolidated Gas.
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West Ottawa faces largest deficit in area budget talks
Michigan districts Holland West Ottawa Fennville and Saugatuck filed budgets for FY starting July 1 amid state budget uncertainty. West Ottawa forecasts a 700000 deficit with enrollment declines and a 180 per pupil state increase, risking over a million dollars. Holland plans 43719100 in expenses against 43699300 revenue, a 19800 shortfall. Fennville projects 125790 deficit with 14142586 revenue and 14300876 expenses plus transfers.
Lack of state budget complicates public schools
Michigan school districts face a delayed state budget as they must set next year’s per pupil funding without final state figures. With a new Democratic governor and Republican Legislature, districts guess at allocations though the July 1 to June 30 fiscal year hinges on uncertain funding. Holland Public Schools cites no consensus on per pupil funding as the best estimate varies.
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Holland study backs cycle track and crossings plan
A downtown Holland traffic study recommends a two way cycle track pedestrian crossing and advisory bike lane. The $140000 study funded by the city Macatawa Council and Hope College analyzes non motorized transport and was presented at the June 26 council meeting by Transportation Services Director Brian White.
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