Residents raise concerns about potential Lake Odessa development at county meeting

Jul 28, 2026

Two residents, Carmen Kopen and Haylie Cobb, commented during the public-comment periods about potential development in Lake Odessa, urging attention from commissioners.

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During both public-comment periods at the July 28 Ionia County Board meeting, residents raised concerns about potential development in Lake Odessa. The minutes record that Carmen Kopen spoke during the first public-comment item and again later in the meeting; Haylie Cobb also spoke during public comment. The comments are summarized in the minutes as concerns about potential development in Lake Odessa.

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