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11: The Budget Episode
Happy New (fiscal) Year! Thanks to Tyler and Sandi from Fiscal Services for joining us today to talk about our county budget: why it's necessary, how it's created, and what's new in fiscal year '26. For more information on the Fiscal Services Department, visit https://miottawa.org/fiscal-services/FY2025 Budget Book: https://stories.opengov.com/countyofottawami/62d95624-e0be-4ccb-9c83-128fe6d3bbd4/published/ZBz7ZzVoY?currentPageId=6758633d804de880113a2dba-----Announcements-----Game Day for Good: October 25 from 9-10amPigeon Creek Park, West Olivehttps://miottawa.org/events/game-day-for-good-10-25-2025/Walk for Warmth Student Poster Design Contest: https://miottawa.org/caa/walk-for-warmth/Send an email to [email protected] for more information and to submit an entryCMH Medication Takeback EventOctober 25 from 10am-2pmCorewell Health Zeeland and Holland HospitalConnect with us! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OttawaCounty/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ottawacountymi/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@miOttawa?sub_confirmation=1 Sign up for County email updates: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIOTTAWA/subscribers/new
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10: What's New with the Sheriff's Office? Ft. Sheriff DeBoer
Sheriff Eric DeBoer joins us to talk about some organizational changes, new technology, recruiting updates, and what makes the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office an incredible place to work. Important Links: The Ottawa Sands Project Documentary Award Press Release: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIOTTAWA/bulletins/3f2dd96Board Meeting Calendar: https://boards.miottawa.org/calendar/Sheriff's Office Website: https://miottawa.org/sheriff/Sheriff's Office Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/OttawaCountySheriffMichiganConnect with us! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OttawaCounty/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ottawacountymi/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@miOttawa?sub_confirmation=1 Sign up for County email updates: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIOTTAWA/subscribers/new
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9: CMH & RecoveryFest 2025
Daniel and Max from Community Mental Health sit down with Scott to talk about the options provided for those struggling with substance use, the live-saving impact these programs have, and details about RecoveryFest, a family-friendly event celebrating recovery and building community.Crisis Helpline: 866-512-4357or call 911 if someone is actively endangered.Find SUD resources from CMH: https://miottawa.org/cmh/substance-use/Learn more about RecoveryFest: https://reachforrecovery.org/recovery-fest/-------------------------------------------------------------------------OCCAA September Food Distribution Eligibility and Information:September 5: https://miottawa.org/events/free-food-distribution-2-09-05-2025/September 26: https://miottawa.org/events/free-food-distribution-09-26-2025/OCSO Avoid Financial Scams Seminars:September 17: https://miottawa.org/events/civilian-financial-scams-class-09-17-2025/September 22: https://miottawa.org/events/civilian-financial-scams-class-2-09-22-2025/Veterans Services Stand Down and Resource Fair: https://miottawa.org/veterans-services/stand-down/Farms are the Tapas: event.gives/tapas2025Connect with us! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OttawaCounty/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ottawacountymi/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@miOttawa?sub_confirmation=1 Sign up for County email updates: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIOTTAWA/subscribers/new
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8: No Farms, No Food: Protecting Ottawa County's Farmland
Newsflash--Ottawa County is one of the top agricultural powerhouses in the state. That means farming is literally (okay, figuratively) in our DNA. Julie Lamer and Becky Huttenga from the Department of Strategic Impact join the podcast to discuss how strategic, data-driven land planning is essential to the county's economic future, and how preserving and protecting farmland from being overdeveloped is at the center of that effort. We discuss the philosophy and data behind Farmland Protection Program, its impact thus far, and how DSI is able to secure funding without using county general funds. Also, details on Farms Are The Tapas, a beloved annual small-dish chef competition and silent auction event coming up in September. Question of the day: What's one business you'd like to see open a location in West Michigan? ----------Links-----------Learn more about Farmland Preservation: https://miottawa.org/dsi/economic-development/farmland/Get tickets to Farms Are The Tapas (act quickly-- tickets are selling fast!): https://event.gives/tapas2025Cops and Bobbers: https://miottawa.org/events/cops-and-bobbers-08-07-2025/Visit the Idema Explorers Camp: https://miottawa.org/parks/iec/Back-To-School Parent Resources: https://miottawa.org/health/parents/Public Meeting Calendar: https://boards.miottawa.org/calendar/Connect with us! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OttawaCounty/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ottawacountymi/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@miOttawa?sub_confirmation=1 Sign up for County email updates: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIOTTAWA/subscribers/new
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7: Stars, Stripes, and Service with Veterans Services
Jason and Caleb join us to chat about the philosophy driving the Ottawa County Veterans Services Department, the ways the team works to provide resources and community for local Veterans, and info about some big community events coming up!For more information about OCVS and everything we talked about:1. visit https://miottawa.org/veterans-services/2. get in contact with the department by calling (616) 393-8387 or send an email to [email protected]. Subscribe to the Veterans Services Newsletter here: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIOTTAWA/subscriber/new?topic_id=MIOTTAWA_63Keep an eye on the Community Events Calendar for events from every department: https://miottawa.org/event-calendar/Attend a Parks Program (it's good for your health & wellbeing): https://miottawacountyweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/search.html?display=Calendar&module=EventKeep up to date with boards & committees: https://boards.miottawa.org/calendar/Subscribe to the Ottawa Out Loud Newsletter: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIOTTAWA/subscriber/new?topic_id=MIOTTAWA_582Connect with us! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OttawaCounty/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ottawacountymi/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@miOttawa?sub_confirmation=1 Sign up for County email updates: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIOTTAWA/subscribers/new
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