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Barry County adopts resolution opposing proposed state Housing Readiness Act
Summary
The Barry County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution #26-18 opposing state preemption of local zoning authority tied to the proposed Housing Readiness Act, citing protection of local land-use control. The resolution passed 8–0.
The Barry County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution #26-18 on June 23 opposing state preemption of local zoning authority through the proposed Housing Readiness Act.
Vice-Chair David Hatfield moved adoption of the resolution and Commissioner Catherine Getty seconded. Commissioners voted 8–0 in favor. The resolution was described to the board as a formal expression of opposition to any law that would remove local control over zoning decisions.
County officials said the resolution is intended to preserve township and county authority to set zoning standards and enforcement procedures. The text submitted with the motion frames the action as a defense of local land‑use decisionmaking; the board did not take any additional legislative steps beyond adoption of the resolution.
The board’s action is advisory and expresses the county’s position to state lawmakers; no changes to county zoning codes were enacted at the meeting. The board adjourned following other routine business and local updates.
