As local government transparency remains a focal point for residents across West Michigan, two upcoming workshops in Ottawa County aim to pull back the curtain on how municipal decisions are made and how the public can access official records.
OTTAWA COUNTY — As local government transparency remains a focal point for residents across West Michigan, two upcoming workshops in Ottawa County aim to pull back the curtain on how municipal decisions are made and how the public can access official records.
The initiatives, hosted by the City of Holland and the Ottawa News Network, arrive as civic groups nationwide mark the importance of open-government laws and resident participation in the democratic process.
If you go
ONN’s Freedom of Information Act Workshop
- When: 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, March 20
- Where: Ottawa County Fillmore Complex, 12220 Fillmore St., West Olive
- Cost: Free; registration required due to limited seating
The Essentials of Local Government
- When: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 22
- Where: Herrick District Library, 300 S. River Ave., Holland
- Cost: Free; registration available via Eventbrite or by emailing [email protected]
Navigating municipal essentials
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