Democrat Garnet Lewis enters 26th District Senate race
Saugatuck resident Garnet Lewis announced her bid for the 26th District Senate as a Democrat. The seat, held by term-limited Tonya Schuitmaker, covers Allegan and Van Buren counties plus Kentwood and Gaines Township. Other candidates include Republican former representative and Libertarian Erwin Haas, with Lewis emphasizing roads jobs education and environmental protection. Lewis has a varied background and university leadership roles, and previously ran in 2014 in Michigan’s 32nd District.
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Civic Center picks VenuWorks to manage and promote events
Holland city council approved a contract with VenuWorks of Iowa to manage the Civic Center after its 14.15 million renovation. Pre opening services cost 4000 monthly, post opening 6500, plus 5 to 8 percent commissions, plus a 150000 zero interest loan. The deal includes staff visits next week to assist bookings and space rentals. The council also approved gym floor branding changes and a 210000 addition for roof work.
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Saugatuck dune plan appeal pressed by coastal group
The Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance appeals a Feb 6 court ruling denying standing in a 300 acre development near Saugatuck Dunes State Park. The case, led by Holland attorney Carl Gabrielse for the Padnos family, targets a planned unit development with 23 home sites, a private boat canal, and marina work awaiting Army Corps permit.
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Michigan OK2SAY sees record February tips at 670
Michigan’s OK2SAY tip line reports 670 tips in February the most in a month. Since September 2014 the program has 11 899 verified tips with tips covering personal safety drugs cyberbullying and abuse. A rise in reports of school attack threats follows the Parkland Florida shooting prompting vigilance in West Michigan districts.
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