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Muskegon County Presidential Primary Election Results

Muskegon County Presidential Primary Election Results

The Presidential Primary Election was held throughout Michigan on Tuesday. In Muskegon County, the majority of voters supported Rick Santorum.

The top three candidates were Rick Santorum with 5,896 votes, Mitt Romney with 4,825 votes and Ron Paul with 1,366 votes.

Full election results can be seen by clicking here.

Breakfast with Congressman Huizenga

Breakfast with Congressman Huizenga

The Holland and Zeeland Chambers of Commerce are hosting a breakfast with Congressman Bill Huizenga, who represents Michigan’s 2nd District.  The breakfast is scheduled on Monday, December 19 from 7:30am to 9:30am at Evergreen Commons at 480 State Street in Holland.  Huizenga will give updates on what is going on in Washington, D.C., reveal his plans for the upcoming year, and answer questions from participants.

The cost is $25 for members and $40 for non-members.  Tables of 10:  $250.  For more information go to www.hollandchamber.org

The 2nd Congressional District runs along the lakeshore and covers nine counties, including Ottawa, Muskego and Oceana, and portions of two counties - Kent and Allegan.

Community forum presentation information

From: http://www.whitehallschools.net/

Whitehall District Schools held a public/community forum on April 20, 2011 wherein we presented information on the state of our finances as well as the significant potential reductions the district is faced with for next year. 

Please click on the links below for the PowerPoint presentation and the handout that was presented at the forum.

Community Forum on School Funding
Financial Forum Handout

Whitehall District Schools to host community financial forum

Wednesday, April 20, High School Auditorium

Session 1 - 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Session 2 - 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Whitehall District Schools will be hosting a public/community forum wherein information will be presented on the state of our finances as well as the significant potential reductions the district is faced with for next year. There will be time after each session for public comment/questions.

Darlene Dongvillo, Superintendent, Jason Helsen, Director of Finance, and Dave Rodgers, Director of Instruction & Administrative Services will be available to answer any questions or concerns.

Please join us. All are welcome.

White Lake Area's "2011 Legislative Luncheon"

Monday, May 16, 11:30 am

Alcoa / Howmet Plant 10
3850 White Lake Drive
Whitehall, MI


Again this year, there will be a time to meet and greet our invited legislators at 11:30 am for one-on-one interaction, followed by the luncheon and program at 12 noon.

The luncheon will feature United States Representative Bill Huizenga (R), 2nd District. Congressman Huizenga will inform the attendees of his work with the committees in which he is involved and give an update on local and current issues in Washington D.C., expectations for the future, as well as responding to questions from the floor.

Other invited legislators such as State Senator Geoff Hansen (R), 34th District and State Representatives Holly Hughes (R) and State Representative Marcia Hovey-Wright (D). County and local officials along with several additional honored guests from the area will also be participating in this annual luncheon.

White Lake Area's "2011 Legislative Luncheon"

From: http://whitelake.org/

Monday, April 18, 2011, 11:30 am
Alcoa / Howmet Plant 10, 3850 White Lake Drive, Whitehall, MI

Again this year, there will be a time to meet and greet our invited legislators at 11:30 am for one-on-one interaction, followed by the luncheon and program at 12 noon.

The luncheon will feature United States Representative Bill Huizenga (R), 2nd District.

Hansen to have coffee hours in Montague, Whitehall

Hansen to have coffee hours in Montague, Whitehall

LANSING – If you have a concern about state government or seek to share comments about an important issue, Sen. Goeff Hansen wants to have a cup of coffee with you and talk things over.

Hansen has scheduled two “coffee hours” for Monday, Feb. 28 in Muskegon County.

The 34th District lawmaker will be in Montague at The Book Nook & Java Shop, 8726 Ferry St., from 9-10:15 a.m.

He also is available in Whitehall from 10:30-11:45 a.m. at Gary’s Restaurant, 906 E. Colby St.

“I encourage anyone who needs help or wants to express a viewpoint to stop by,” said Hansen, R-Hart. “My goal is to provide the best service possible for the hard-working people of west Michigan.  I am eager to hear directly from area constituents.”