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Board ratifies county contracts including $45,000 for Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance despite debate over DEI
Summary
After public comment and more than an hour of debate, the Board approved post-execution contract ratifications including a $45,000 agreement with Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance (Spoke). Several commissioners and residents urged delay or review over the organization's DEI stance but the motion carried on roll call.
The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 28 approved the post-execution ratification of multiple contracts, including a $45,000 scope-of-work contract with Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance (often referred to in meeting materials as Spoke). The ratification passed by roll-call vote after extended debate and public comment.
Public commenters and several commissioners raised concerns about the nonprofit's public statements on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Commissioner comments and speakers during public comment cited language found on the organization's website and…
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