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A weekly compilation of political news in Michigan. With political news being piecemeal, the landscape is hard to follow. Thomas and Jim bring the relevant news that people want to know straight to you. We summarize bills being considered at the state level and later in the show give opinions about what is going on.

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A weekly compilation of political news in Michigan. With political news being piecemeal, the landscape is hard to follow. Thomas and Jim bring the relevant news that people want to know straight to you. We summarize bills being considered at the state level and later in the show give opinions about what is going on.

    15 HOUR RECAP

    15 HOUR RECAP

    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
     

    • 42 min
    GHAPS USES CHILDREN AS PAWNS

    GHAPS USES CHILDREN AS PAWNS

    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
    Music:
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    Good Thinghttps://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/good-thingLicense code: 2ESACEXAUDUH1CQE
    Seize the Dayhttps://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-dayLicense code: SAPBW8FLFBZF0IIJ
    Threatenedhttps://uppbeat.io/t/alex-besss/threatenedLicense code: QANMXKWPMBIW6AMZ
    Psychohttps://uppbeat.io/t/alex-besss/psychoLicense code: LN7SE04MRSYTNUIC
    Hero’s Timehttps://uppbeat.io/t/paulo-kalazzi/heros-timeLicense code: 6OH2OTOIZMLP2OH7

    • 27 min
    A TALE OF TWO BUSINESSES

    A TALE OF TWO BUSINESSES

    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

    • 34 min
    GOP FUNDS TO MOSS

    GOP FUNDS TO MOSS

    The Michigan GOP pays Commissioner Moss’s business over 75 thousand dollars. That a lot of money from donors and questions are being asked about what the reason for that payment is. So far no one from either Karamo’s office or Moss’s circle have said anything about it. The Ottawa Impact commissioners are under fire for allegedly breaking the spirit of the Open Meetings Act and the arguments from both sides have been quite interesting. Finally, the Health Department Officer is facing removal by the board yet again. They might succeed this time. We will see on the 19th.
    Donation to Moss: https://news.yahoo.com/moss-linked-firm-received-75k-190214108.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYmluZy5jb20v&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAALXwFOZfARFAnBDVkuKvWf2jVeJ5IkKaroZh6GTrHQ-aJYCttOoMP1_OUQWYDJ9IpNw3c0vh1Dp1fcFN39RXzGlPGbmmlddMNjOvCqtVw0xY3_dfjqwrPlOnPqP0jrbZTxE8vDIHusD-YFqMbkx3382hIquU6Q7eLAbWKl-uDVPx
    Open Meetings Act: https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2023/09/ottawa-impact-commissioners-hold-closed-door-meetings-may-be-violating-law.html?outputType=amp
    Hambley Removed: https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/lakeshore/ottawa/ottawa-county-readies-new-interim-health-officer-if-hambley-is-removed
    Music:
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    Good Thinghttps://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/good-thingLicense code: 2ESACEXAUDUH1CQE
    Seize the Dayhttps://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-dayLicense code: SAPBW8FLFBZF0IIJ
    Threatenedhttps://uppbeat.io/t/alex-besss/threatenedLicense code: QANMXKWPMBIW6AMZ
    Psychohttps://uppbeat.io/t/alex-besss/psychoLicense code: LN7SE04MRSYTNUIC
    Hero’s Timehttps://uppbeat.io/t/paulo-kalazzi/heros-timeLicense code: 6OH2OTOIZMLP2OH7
    Greensleeveshttps://uppbeat.io/t/dan-barracuda/greensleevesLicense code: EQEQX1GF7SAMQZGO

    • 28 min
    BUDGET PASSED

    BUDGET PASSED

    After a plethora of motions from Commissioner Zylstra to change the budget with not a single one passing the budget process is finally finished. We will now see whether or not the county will catch on fire and burn to the ground. The discussion about the Ottawa Foods budget has been confusing for some residents. I will lay out the facts that I have so far. Bonnema spoke quite well about the need for funding there but other commissioners are confident that the budget can be adjusted easily if needed. The communication breakdown continues as Bonnema says Gibbs has had no discussions with Hambley about the budget since July. Gibbs claims he has. Who knows for real? Commissioner Bergman makes some claims about the whole community but admits that he has not had any data from the community other than public comment. Finally, OI commissioners almost blunder and fund planned parenthood and Right to Life needs to step in. 
     
    Bonemma on Ottawa Foods: https://youtu.be/36P2udhgdD8?si=sp9riVWYQKYMAqt5&t=18535
     
    Rodea counters with ARPA funds: https://youtu.be/36P2udhgdD8?si=TBQrVEKjMepqSUHW&t=18673
     
    Bonemma and Gibbs: https://youtu.be/36P2udhgdD8?si=_RsjJcAXFcC_xJrU&t=19240
     
    Bergman says what the whole county wants: https://youtu.be/36P2udhgdD8?si=oinyi0_MIFTqermB&t=20972
     
    Music:
     
    Hero’s Time
    https://uppbeat.io/t/paulo-kalazzi/heros-time
    License code: 6OH2OTOIZMLP2OH7

    • 40 min
    COUNTY DRAMA

    COUNTY DRAMA

    The health department seems fixated on the dollar amount in the budget as the Ottawa Impact Commissioners seem fixated on the same thing. The two entities are talking past each other, and the drama of narrative continues. To the OI credit they did run on this issue, and they are delivering on their promises to their voters. A question comes up in the meeting on the 19th as to who has the authority to move funds around inside the budget. Does the health department have the authority to move the health department funds around within the health department? During the discussion the health department rep tries to make an emotional plea for people’s jobs. We have a huge cut in health education, and we still aren’t sure what that means since Hambley hasn’t gotten many reports about how many people we are servicing through our health education budget or what exactly we are spending that on. The health department rep gets a little belligerent and seems to be reaching for totally irrelevant data to support her department getting more money. Bonnema seems to disagree about whether or not he’s been involved in conversations with veterans and Sylvia Rhodea. Rhodea insists that he has not been. That was an interesting interjection. Finally, a letter sent to Gretchin Cosby has been obtained from Jacob Bonnema. The letter is very much in support of him and we will analyze it a little bit today.
     
    The budget makes the cut: https://www.youtube.com/live/fi26GQTa5fU?si=IG84jRNn64OPvbbo&t=4152
     
    Health Department tries to call the shots: https://www.youtube.com/live/fi26GQTa5fU?si=yuJcwkfmKsZPtnOw&t=4550
     
    Belligerent: https://www.youtube.com/live/fi26GQTa5fU?si=xM4Og_6F4pBWFMEB&t=4673
     
    Bonemma Interjects: https://www.youtube.com/live/fi26GQTa5fU?si=akAaW9Q-1ASiJUG6&t=6472

    Music:
     
    Play
    https://uppbeat.io/t/qube/play
    License code: IIZDSTKRDGXI7PNG
    :
    Tres French
    https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/tres-french
    License code: C8HDT8WOK0YSWC1H
     
    Good Thing
    https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/good-thing
    License code: 2ESACEXAUDUH1CQE
     
    Seize the Day
    https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day
    License code: SAPBW8FLFBZF0IIJ
     
    Threatened
    https://uppbeat.io/t/alex-besss/threatened
    License code: QANMXKWPMBIW6AMZ
     
    Psycho
    https://uppbeat.io/t/alex-besss/psycho
    License code: LN7SE04MRSYTNUIC
     
    Hero’s Time
    https://uppbeat.io/t/paulo-kalazzi/heros-time
    License code: 6OH2OTOIZMLP2OH7
     
    Greensleeves
    https://uppbeat.io/t/dan-barracuda/greensleeves
    License code: EQEQX1GF7SAMQZGO

    • 38 min

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