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Commissioners debate expanding housing commission, leveraging the county housing fund and zoning/infrastructure barriers

Ottawa County Board of Commissioners · December 10, 2025
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Summary

Board members discussed a proposal to expand the county housing commission’s membership and role to bring financing and local stakeholders together; speakers emphasized a $10 million county housing fund leveraged with outside capital, demonstration 'small homes' projects and zoning and water infrastructure constraints.

Commissioners and staff debated proposed changes to the county housing commission that would expand membership, shorten terms and broaden sector representation.

Josh and Doug (staff) described a draft revision that would move the advisory body from five members toward a larger stakeholder panel (the draft before the board suggested up to 19 members and three‑year staggered terms), with an…

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