Citizen Committee On County Jail Expands; Commissioners Discuss Appointee Review Process
Read on to learn who will be on the committee during a crucial year for the county’s jail plans.
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Ken Mahoney
County Holds On Discussion Of Changing Meeting Times
Commissioner Ben Cross previously brought up moving back meeting start times from 3:30 p.m., mostly on Tuesdays and Thursdays, to 4 p.m. on those same days of the week.
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Mahoney, Wilkins New County Board Chair and Vice-Chair; Meeting Time Change Discussed
Among other matters discussed at the board’s organizational meeting was a motion by commissioner Ben Cross to change the board’s public meeting times.
Read MoreCommissioner Mahoney to Retain Chairmanship; Wilkins Declines Vice Chair Nomination
Andrew Trzaska | January 4, 2012 District 1 County Commissioner Ken Mahoney will retain his chairmanship on the county board
Read MoreMuskegon County’s Rotary Park One Step Closer To Grant Funding For Accessible Playground, Waterfront Improvements
One of two major hurdles for a $150,000 grant was recently cleared; if state legislature approval is achieved the money would be used for a fishing pier, canoe and kayak access and a highly-accessible playground and bathrooms.
Read MoreCounty Board Approves 3 Large Teamsters Labor Contracts
“Our employees have basically stepped up to the plate and taken some hits in terms of health contributions and retirement contributions,” said board chairman Ken Mahoney. “They have taken some sacrifices because they realize the county needs them at this point.”
Read MoreCounty to Save $2.8 Million on Health Insurance Over 3 Years With New Plan, Some Concerns Remain
Commissioner Scott Plummer believes that possibly holding onto 40 county jobs is worth the switch and blamed some of the changes recent federal health care legislation.
Read MoreAfter Contentious Process, County Commission Finalizes Road Commission Appointment
Terry Sabo will fill the vacant 5th seat on the Muskegon County Road Commission, not Eric Rothoff, whose appointment was debated and overturned. The four-month process has raised questions about the County Commission following its own rules when making appointments.
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