UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, May 4, 2022) – Voters were apparently in a positive mood along the Lakeshore in a limited First Tuesday in May election, as 18 proposals on the overall ballot in Allegan and Ottawa counties were approved by margins from 52 to 87 percent.
A third of those issues involved the renewal of 18-mill non-homestead levies by school districts:
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Allegan Public Schools – 67% (1119-541)
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Grand Haven Area Public Schools – 71% (4749-1899)
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Hudsonville Public Schools – 57% (3202-2441)
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Jenison Public Schools – 68% (3236-1537)
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West Ottawa Public Schools – 73% (3854-1442)
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Zeeland Public Schools – 74% (2853-1023)
Other school-related questions:
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Allegan Public Schools Sinking Fund Renewal – 62% (1030-626)
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Coopersville Area Public Schools Bond – 52% (1053-970)
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Zeeland Public Schools Parks & Recreation – 65% (2459-1319)
The Zeeland BPW won a renewal of a 30-year license to offer electricity to neighboring communities:
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Holland Township – 86% (2334-395)
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Zeeland Township – 81% (1048-253)
Other municipalities:
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Casco Township Roads Renewal – 78% (245-71)
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Casco Township Senior Services Renewal – 75% (237-79)
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Fennville Public Safety – 55% (41-33); however, the city charter says a measure needs 60% approval for ratification.
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Fillmore Roads – 82% (273-58)
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Fillmore Police Renewal – 87% (290-42)
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Grand Haven Township Fire Rescue Renewal – 75% (2241-736)
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Trowbridge Roads – 63% (151-89)
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Zeeland Township Fire Compensation – 69% (902-407)
According to the clerk’s offices, 16.6% of the eligible registered voters in Ottawa County and 11.8% in Allegan County cast ballots in Tuesday’s election.
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