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Ottawa County commissioners authorize DOJ equitable‑sharing certifications for prosecutor, sheriff
Summary
The Board of Ottawa County Commissioners voted unanimously Feb. 19 to authorize the board president to sign Department of Justice equitable‑sharing agreements for the Ottawa County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office for the year ending Dec. 31, 2025.
The Board of Ottawa County Commissioners voted unanimously on Feb. 19 to authorize the board president to sign Department of Justice Federal Equitable Sharing Agreements and Certifications for the Ottawa County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and for the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office for the year ending Dec. 31, 2025. Commissioner Donald A. Douglas moved the motions; Commissioner Mark E. Coppeler seconded. Commissioners Mark W. Stahl, Donald A. Douglas and Mark E. Coppeler each recorded a “yes” vote.
The actions were recorded in the meeting minutes and taken on recommendation of the respective offices. No financial amounts or specific asset dispositions were listed in the minutes. The motions were procedural authorizations that clear the county to certify compliance and accept any equitable‑sharing funds subject to Department of Justice rules. The Board took both votes without debate and did not provide further public detail on use or accounting for potential funds.
