First Democrat elected to Ottawa County Board of Commissioners
Doug Zylstra won District 3 as the first Democrat on the Ottawa County Board, defeating Don Dissenkoen 56 percent to 44 percent with 4,648 votes to 3,700. Incumbent Allen Dannenberg held District 4 with 75 percent, while Republicans Meppelink and Terpstra won Districts 5 and 6. Allegan County saw Republicans sweep all seven seats with Rick Cain winning District 7.
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Carol Marshall
Kyle Terpstra
Craig van Beek
James Holtiuwer
Saugatuck
Greg DeJong
Gordon Stannis
Phillip Ruyers
Nicole Lewis
Roger Bergman
Matthew Fenske
Local Ballot Totals Highlight County and School District Measures
Readable election figures show Ottawa Intermediate School District enhancement millage and road maintenance renewal in Zeeland Township with party breakdowns. Allegan County board races include House districts 88th and 80th with party winners Mary Whiteford and Roy McIlwaine. Saugatuck Township notes a recall clerk race with Abby Bigford and Stacey Aldrich, while multiple trustee and judicial counts reflect party splits and term lengths.
Holland Friends of Art Members Show Opens at Arts Council
Holland Area Arts Council hosts the Holland Friends of Art Members Show from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 150 E. Eighth St. Admission is free with details at info hollandarts org. El Sueno Americano exhibition runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at Saugatuck Center for the Arts 400 Culver St. Details at sc4a org. Outdoor Discovery Center offers daylight hours access daily at A-4214 56th St Fillmore Township for a 120-acre nature preserve with no cost.
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Michigan sets limits on marijuana under new law
Sheriff Kempker cautions about enforcement as Michigan implements a new marijuana law allowing up to 10 ounces per household with a zero tolerance for driving under the influence. Roadside testing remains unavailable, requiring blood draws, and police await guidance from the Attorney General. Governor-elect Whitmer hints at clemency for past offenders and future regulations.
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Allegan County election sees high turnout and tabulator issue
Allegan County voters faced longer lines but rapid throughput as polling sites added booths to speed voting. Final results arrived around 4:30 a.m. after a tabulator failure delayed 700 ballots, with 54 percent turnout and 46,486 votes cast of 85,040 registered voters, surpassing 2014 but below 2016 levels. County Clerk Bob Genetski noted the tabulator problem and the move to a new machine.
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