Divide and Conquer? Ottawa Split Into THREE Congressional Districts… An Update from Ottawa Impact

From Joe Moss, Founder of Ottawa Impact (OttawaImpact.com):

We have big announcements coming soon, so we wanted to get this request out beforehand.

Sometimes we find simple, concrete ways for Impacters to take action, and that is what this email is all about!

The new “Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission” just released maps for West Michigan. They are tasked with drawing new district lines.

  1. They split Ottawa County into THREE Congressional Districts instead of one.
  2. They put Georgetown Township with Kent County!
  3. The current draft dilutes Ottawa’s unified voice. 

If the redistricting commission splits up Ottawa, that will undermine our long-term impact. (Side note, Kent County was not split up…)

Please take a few moments to submit written comments to the commission so they can hear your voice!

Submit Public Comment

You can write something like: 

Title: Ottawa County Belongs Together!

Message: As a resident of Ottawa County, the fastest-growing county in Michigan, I believe we need to keep our community of interest intact. Please do not split up Ottawa into different districts. Please keep our local communities, especially Georgetown Township, within one district for Ottawa County! This makes sense and ensures we can be represented fairly.

This issue touches every person living in Ottawa County, right now and for years to come, so please make your voice heard.

[Posted by Lori DeVries]

By |2022-08-21T23:15:58-04:00September 20, 2021|Categories: Local Government|0 Comments

Ottawa Impact Update from Joe Moss (09/11/21)

From Joe Moss, Founder of Ottawa Impact (OttawaImpact.com)

Ottawa County residents are now BANNED from entering the County building during commissioner meetings UNLESS they are giving public comment (or using the restroom), and even then it’s limited to approximately 50 residents at a time in a waiting room.

Everyone MUST stay outside, according to the rules.

After giving public comment, residents will be EJECTED from the building.

Nothing says “we don’t represent you” like “you can’t come here.”

Are these protocols helpful? Are they consistent with the Open Meetings Act? Is cutting off people from their own local government a good idea?

Please donate to the Ottawa Impact Legal Fund!

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You can see the new rules on the Board of Commissioners’ website: https://www.miottawa.org/Departments/BOC/​

In case they delete the rules, you can see a backup copy here.

If you want to attend the next Board of Commissioners meeting, Ottawa Impact PAC announced an event called “Precall & Pizza” on Tuesday. You can learn more on the Ottawa Precall website by clicking here.

Precall & Pizza

Stand firm for freedom! Focus on your family, faith, and work – and keep moving FORWARD.

[Posted by Lori DeVries]

By |2022-08-21T23:15:58-04:00September 13, 2021|Categories: Local Government|0 Comments

Check Out What Ottawa Impact and Other Organization are Up to!


Are you getting involved with your county commissioners?  Are you going to meetings and making sure that your commissioners do all that is within their power to protect your rights from being infringed?  …

Did you see what Ottawa Impact is offering?  Here is their FB post: https://www.facebook.com/ottawaimpact/posts/181950034040191

These are their words:

“Parents! 

We have been listening! 

We have been a part of your struggles!

We have been at your school board meetings and we’ve heard your grievances and deep, heartfelt concerns for your children and their education. 

As parents, we are with you!

Ottawa Impact is committed to excellence and integrity in education for Ottawa County’s children!   

With the help of our generous sponsors, we are bringing in nationally known speaker, Alex Newman, for you!  

Come discover WHY our schools are in distress, HOW it started and WHAT we can do about it. 

Alex knows more about the subject of education, then almost anyone around. Nationally known, multi-lingual, and contributing journalist for Epoch Times. 

Coming soon to West Michigan on two separate nights.

Alex’s message is urgent: If we want to restore America and protect religious freedom, we need to take back education because the public school system is destroying our children-mentally, physically, spiritually academically, and morally.

Mark your calendars for 

Wednesday September 15 6:30 pm, Holland

Thursday, September 16 7:00 pm Grand Rapids

And a Special Pastors Lunch with Alex at NOON on September 16 in Holland. Free! We want you to invite your pastors to this luncheon, RSVP by 9/7

RSVP at EVENT LINK BELOW

https://ottawaimpact.com/events“

#RestoreFreedom #MoreFreedomLessGovernment  #KnowYourRights #ConstitutionMatters

[Posted by Lori DeVries]

By |2026-02-23T15:37:10-05:00September 4, 2021|Categories: Get Involved, Local Government|0 Comments

Latest from Ottawa Impact – an Example of What You Can do in Your County!

From Joe Moss, Founder of Ottawa Impact:

Did you hear Ottawa Impact PAC launched Ottawa Precall?

No matter what district you live in, here is why precall impacts you:

Currently, there are 6 of 11 commissioners (a majority!) who indicate they are willing to do “everything in their power” to end the mandates from the local health department.

So… if the MAJORITY supports ending the draconian mandates by any lawful means… why aren’t they taking action?

After 1,000 people attended the last board meeting on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, we thought the commissioners would take immediate action to rectify the situation. They did not.

A week has passed. We the People must do “everything in our power” to end the mandates, since the commissioners will not. This means increasing the pressure, by whatever means appropriate and lawful, on the commissioners.

That is why every person in Ottawa County should sign the precall, no matter what district you live in – to help hold the commissioners accountable.

Ottawa Precall

Seize the opportunity to tip the scales of justice back towards the people. Put the commissioners in a position to choose between protecting your freedom or losing their job.

For Liberty,

[Posted by Lori DeVries]

By |2026-04-02T12:59:18-04:00September 1, 2021|Categories: Get Involved, Local Government|0 Comments

An Example of What Can be Done in Your County!

This is what’s happening in Ottawa County. It is a great example of one of the many things that can be done in your county as well!

From Joe Moss, founder of Ottawa Impact:

In the face of public outcry, the Ottawa County Republican Party passed a Resolution to recognize the power and authority of the Ottawa County Commissioners, and to voice disagreement with the Commissioners’ refusal to protect the parental rights of Ottawa County parents.

We commend the Ottawa GOP for agreeing with Ottawa Impact and the concerned citizens in our county.

So, we asked each of the commissioners:

“Will you do everything in your power, by whatever means appropriate and lawful, to overrule the August 20, 2021 mask mandate, as resolved by the Ottawa GOP?”
We are waiting for their replies. If they refuse to preserve and protect the rights of the people in Ottawa County, we will take action together to hold them accountable.

#RestoreFreedom #MoreFreedomLessGovernment #KnowYourRights #ConstitutionMatter

[Posted by Lori DeVries]

 

By |2026-02-23T15:37:11-05:00August 28, 2021|Categories: Get Involved, Local Government|0 Comments

Ottawa Impact – How to be an Impacter!

 

NOTE: Realizing this post is late notice, check out OttawaImpact.com to get connected for future events in Ottawa County.  

Trying to find ways to get involved?  

Check out what Ottawa County is doing!

“Want to get off the bench but don’t know how?  This is going to be a great event with ways you can get involved to make a difference in your community! #ottawaimpact #getoffthebench”

#GovernmentOfThePeopleByThePeopleAndForThePeople

#RestoreFreedom #ConstitutionMatters #MoreFreedomLessGovernment

[Posted by Lori DeVries]

By |2026-02-23T15:37:11-05:00July 29, 2021|Categories: Get Involved, Local Government|0 Comments

Video~ Public then Trustee Comments at Georgetown Twp Board Meeting 030821

Always a lively debate when Katherine Henry served as Georgetown Township Trustee in Michigan! Who knew the Constitution was so controversial?

By |2026-04-15T15:33:57-04:00March 8, 2021|Categories: Event, Local Government|0 Comments

Video~ Event: Georgetown Township Trustee Meeting 022221

Georgetown Township, Michigan board meeting. Some municipalities have city councils; the townships in Michigan have Township Boards. This is a meeting of the Georgetown Township Board while Constitutional Attorney Katherine Henry served on it as a Trustee.

By |2026-04-23T20:41:15-04:00February 23, 2021|Categories: Event, Local Government|0 Comments

Vote – Ottawa Conservation District!

 

The only way to effect change is to get involved.  If you are an Ottawa County resident, make sure you cast your vote!

For details go here: https://ottawagrassroots.com

#RestoreFreedom

#MoreFreedomLessGovernment

Help us continue our education and advocacy efforts by donating at: restorefreedomkh.com/shop-donate/

[Posted by Lori DeVries]

By |2026-02-23T15:43:05-05:00February 21, 2021|Categories: Get Involved, Local Government|0 Comments

Letter to 2nd District Caucus

View entire document here> Letter to 2nd District Caucus PDF

I have been asked about the legality of holding the 2nd District Caucus (where officers are elected) by Zoom next week. Since the interests involved go to the very heart of our constitutional proclamation that “All political power is inherent in the people” (Const 1963 Art I Sec 1), it is imperative that everyone understand the laws and Constitution in this regard. Indeed, with our constitutional republic on the brink of collapse, our best defense is arming the politically active with knowledge of what our constitution and laws require. Not only does holding our district caucuses in person comply with our state and federal constitutions, but also the Open Meetings Act (even as amended in October 2020), the MDHHS Orders, and the 2021 Michigan Republican Party Rules for County and State Conventions.

By |2026-04-02T12:11:35-04:00January 31, 2021|Categories: Legal Updates, Local Government|0 Comments

Video~ Event: Georgetown Township Trustee Meeting 012521

Georgetown Township, Michigan board meeting. Some municipalities have city councils; the townships in Michigan have Township Boards. This is a meeting of the Georgetown Township Board while Constitutional Attorney Katherine Henry served on it as a Trustee.

By |2026-04-23T20:41:15-04:00January 26, 2021|Categories: Event, Local Government|0 Comments

Video~ Event: Georgetown Township Trustee Meeting part 4 – 121420

Georgetown Township, Michigan board meeting. Some municipalities have city councils; the townships in Michigan have Township Boards. This is a meeting of the Georgetown Township Board while Constitutional Attorney Katherine Henry served on it as a Trustee.

By |2026-04-23T20:41:16-04:00December 15, 2020|Categories: Event, Local Government|0 Comments

Video~ Event: Georgetown Township Trustee Meeting part 3 – 121420

Georgetown Township, Michigan board meeting. Some municipalities have city councils; the townships in Michigan have Township Boards. This is a meeting of the Georgetown Township Board while Constitutional Attorney Katherine Henry served on it as a Trustee.

By |2026-04-23T20:41:16-04:00December 15, 2020|Categories: Event, Local Government|0 Comments

Video~ Event: Georgetown Township Trustee Meeting part 2 – 121420

Georgetown Township, Michigan board meeting. Some municipalities have city councils; the townships in Michigan have Township Boards. This is a meeting of the Georgetown Township Board while Constitutional Attorney Katherine Henry served on it as a Trustee.

By |2026-04-23T20:41:17-04:00December 15, 2020|Categories: Event, Local Government|0 Comments

Video~ Event: Georgetown Township Trustee Meeting part 1 – 121420

Georgetown Township, Michigan board meeting. Some municipalities have city councils; the townships in Michigan have Township Boards. This is a meeting of the Georgetown Township Board while Constitutional Attorney Katherine Henry served on it as a Trustee.

By |2026-04-23T20:41:17-04:00December 15, 2020|Categories: Event, Local Government|0 Comments

Video~ Event: Georgetown Township Board Meeting 113020

1st in person Georgetown Twp board meeting after Katherine Henry took her seat as Trustee.

Georgetown Township, Michigan board meeting. Some municipalities have city councils; the townships in Michigan have Township Boards. This is a meeting of the Georgetown Township Board while Constitutional Attorney Katherine Henry served on it as a Trustee.

By |2026-04-23T20:41:18-04:00December 1, 2020|Categories: Event, Local Government|0 Comments

Are Zoom Government Meetings Constitutional? 112520 S0E12

Watch this video at https://youtube.com/live/_cMl-NXtsKU

This video from 11/25/20 follows the contentious Georgetown Township Board Meeting on 11/23/20, where Constitutional Attorney & Georgetown Township Trustee Katherine Henry argued for government transparency, accessibility, and accountability. See the discussed Constitutional and statutory provisions at https://restorefreedomkh.com/content/gtwp/

#GeorgetownTownship #LocalGovernment #Local #Lockdown #Mandates #ExecutiveOrder #republic #OfThePeople #Transparency #Accountability #Government

By |2026-04-30T15:49:02-04:00November 27, 2020|Categories: Local Government, Restore Freedom Weekly|0 Comments

Event: Georgetown Township Trustee Meeting 112320

Watch this event video at https://youtube.com/live/GFPOFQCp7Js

Comment by Mike Henry:

Ok, so…This is Katherine’s first meeting on the Georgetown Twp. board of Trustees. She did her research and came up with 4 pages of Constitutional provisions, State statutes, and township regulations for why they must meet in-person. The township supervisor (the chair of the meeting), was sick and decided the meeting would be by Zoom. The four members here informed the chair that just because he is sick and cannot attend, that is not sufficient reason to not hold an in-person township meeting. So four members showed up, and three others used zoom. What you hear in the video is exactly what you would have experienced if you were also in attendance, although the public was not allowed to attend. The ONLY way for the public to watch online was to download the 93 page agenda to find the link to watch on Zoom (which had 23 viewers, 7 of which were the board members). I did have it muted at the beginning until the meeting started. These meetings MUST be in person and that is what Katherine was arguing. This meeting was quickly adjourned and an in-person meeting is now scheduled for next Monday. P.S. YouTube started buffering on my end about 1 minute before adjourning. Probably weak WiFi.

By |2026-04-08T15:42:12-04:00November 25, 2020|Categories: Event, Local Government|0 Comments

Illegal Arrest of Constitutional Attorney Katherine Henry in Allegan County! 110320

Watch this insane video at https://youtu.be/oF1J4ztXpQI

Is your public official willing to be arrested to defend the Constitution? This one is! Constitutional Attorney Katherine Henry stood her ground to circulate her petition on public property during business hours on election day (about 1,000 feet away from the door to the polls), while these law enforcement officials and township officials ignored both state law and the Constitution.

Compilation of various viewpoints of the illegal arrest of Constitutional Attorney Katherine Henry in Leighton Township by Allegan County Sheriff Deputies on Election Day 2020. Katherine Henry was called to the scene by an Allegan County Sheriff Deputy as the attorney representing the Restore Freedom Initiative Petition volunteers. Instead of speaking to her about the law when she got there, they violently and illegally arrested her, threatening to impound her car and put her 6 year old daughter (with her that day) into the CPS system.

To see all case documents, go here: https://restorefreedomkh.com/18hv

Relevant Laws:
https://restorefreedomkh.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Petition-Circulation-legal-rebuttal.pdf

Leighton Twp Resolution:
https://restorefreedomkh.com/documents/Leighton_Twp_Property_Public_Access_Resolution.pdf

#Allegan #AlleganCounty #SheriffBaker #MyreneKoch #AlleganProsecutor #TruthMatters #Petition #LeightonTownship #TownshipProperty #GovernmentProperty #OpenToThePublic #Constitution #ConstitutionalOath #RestoreFreedom #MoreFreedomLessGovernment #FirstAmendment #1A #Rights #Library

By |2026-04-15T16:23:06-04:00November 5, 2020|Categories: Allegan Trespass Case, Event, Local Government|0 Comments
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