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Public commenters urge caution on cost-of-service metrics and criticize county administration

Ottawa County Finance & Administration Committee · February 7, 2024
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Summary

Public commenters at the Feb. 6 Ottawa County meeting urged careful development of cost-of-service metrics and criticized county administration and contracting practices; one commenter accused the administrator and warned against rushed figures for health services.

During the public comment period, two residents raised concerns about the county's direction on metrics and contracts.

Joe Spalding of Holland Township criticized contract and project management practices and sharply criticized county administration. He said contractors are sometimes able to secure costly extensions and accused…

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