March 10, 2021 By Mike Kruzman / news@whmi.com
Livingston County officials are considering a declaration that would allow the local governmental units to continue meeting online if they choose.
State legislation that allows public bodies to hold virtual meetings during the pandemic is set to end March 31st. Livingston County Administrator Nathan Burd told the Board of Commissioners this week that it doesnât sound like that date will be extended. State health department orders on capacities that are still in effect until at least April 19th, however, pose a problem for those wishing to again meet in person. Burd proposed adopting a local state of emergency declaration which would allow all the local bodies of government within the county the option of staying online.
OTTAWA COUNTY Ottawa County officials will support federal coronavirus legislation that will send relief funding to local governments for COVID-19 costs, including their own.
County commissioners have listed supporting such legislation like the current Reconciliation Act bill, which includes over $65 billion for county governments across the U.S. as a federal priority.
Ottawa County, like many local and state governments throughout the country, has missed out on revenues and incurred additional costs due to the coronavirus pandemic.
County Administrator Al Vanderberg said the county remains in a stable financial position, but officials will continue to advocate for additional support throughout the pandemic.
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Who’s new in the Michigan House of Representatives
Updated Jan 05, 2021;
Posted Jan 05, 2021
The House Chamber pictured at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing on Thursday, April 25, 2019.Neil Blake
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The new legislative session brings with it substantial turnover for the Michigan House of Representatives, which will have 28 new lawmakers serving their first full terms in office.
Most of the freshman class will fill House seats vacated by members who hit their six-year term limit serving in the state House, although some defeated incumbents or are replacing members who sought other offices last fall.
Speaker-elect Jason Wentworth, R-Clare, and Democratic Leader-elect Donna Lasinski, D-Scio Township, will fill the leadership slots left open by the departures of former Reps. Lee Chatfield and Christine Greig.