Ottawa County, MI (WGHN) – Did you receive a speeding ticket last year? If the answer is yes, your lead foot has a silver lining. A portion of the fines paid to the courts from criminal violations and civil infractions, such as traffic tickets, is distributed to local libraries. This year, fines netted Ottawa County’s nine public libraries a total of $682,556.24.
“In recent years, distributions to libraries have ranged from $700,000 to $900,000, depending on the volume of citations,” said Cheryl Clark, Ottawa County Treasurer. “This year’s distribution is consistent with last year’s. Libraries provide essential services to residents of all ages, and these funds play a key role in sustaining their operations.”
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