Commissioners approved a three-part set of actions establishing a $300 Ottawa purchase and renovation capital project (Resolutions 131–132) and assigned the Otto Avenue project to the Kent County Building Authority (Resolution 133); Commissioners urged the building authority to incentivize local contractors.

Kent County — Nov 6, 2026

Kent County opts out of Public Act 152 cap, cites strategy to shift employees into high-deductible HSA plan

Nov 6, 2026

Board approves 2027–28 wage increases for Kent County deputy sheriffs

Nov 6, 2026

Kent County names Roger Holler Veteran of the Year; board highlights his veterans services work

Nov 6, 2026

Board approves SAMHSA grant for Mental Health Court; court administrator says grant resembles drug court support

Nov 6, 2026

Consent And Financial Actions

Cascade trustees approve consent agenda and scheduled invoices; financial actions carried

Nov 5, 2026

Elections And Community Programs

Residents and trustees praise election workers and community programming at Cascade Charter Township meeting

Nov 5, 2026

Pa 152 Exemption

Cascade Charter Township board unanimously exempts township from PA 152 health‑insurance rules

Nov 5, 2026

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What stands out in Kent County

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Standouts compare Kent County with communities in Michigan or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2024, Kent County was more favorable than communities of similar population size on housing cost burden for homeowners.

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Nov 6Kent County – Board of Commissioners RecordingBoard accepted the SAMHSA grant and authorized implementation steps.Nov 5November 4, 2026 Township Board MeetingBoard adopted resolution 031‑2026 to approve FY2027 budget Nov 4Kent County – Finance and Infrastructure Committee RecordingMotion approved by voice vote Nov 3November 2, 2026 Planning CommissionMotion to schedule public hearing approved by voice vote.

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Cascade Charter Township adopts balanced FY2027 budget, includes $12.15M PFAS grant and $3.5M for I‑96 pedestrian overpass

Nov 5, 2026

Kent County accepts $133,279.93 Veterans Service Fund grant for outreach and supplies

Nov 4, 2026

Board accepts $400,000 SAMHSA grant to expand 17th Circuit Mental Health Court; staff cite 71% success among discharged participants

Nov 4, 2026

Kent County board approves 4% wage increase for deputy sheriffs in 2027 and 3% in 2028

Nov 4, 2026