Each week WHTC News Director Gary Stevens speaks with local community leaders, politicians and news-makers across Holland and West Michigan on perspectives. Tune in each week on WHTC and 92.7 The Van or online at WHTC.COM or 927THEVAN.COM.
On this Mother's Day, remarks from a mother who is also a state lawmaker: House Rep. Amanda Price (R-Park Twp.) with observations on the latest legislative developments during the May 13, 2012 public affairs program.
Tulip Time Executive Director Gwen Awerda shares her thoughts on the Apr. 29, 2012 public affairs program as Holland's annual signature event begins on May 5.
During the Apr. 22, 2012 public affairs program, Allegan Co. Sheriff's Lt. Frank Baker talks about Sgt. Scott Tatrow, who died suddenly of an apparently illness on Apr. 14, and First Ward Holland City Councilman Mike Trethewey talks about a pending property tax hike in the Tulip City.
During the Apr. 15, 2012 public affairs program, Holland At-Large City Councilwoman Nancy DeBoer talks about the proposed Fiscal 2013 municipal budget, and Bruce Los of Ready for School talks about a nearly two million-dollar grant his pre-school prep program received from the Kellogg Foundation
Shannon Felgner of the Ottawa County Health Department talks about the latest county-by-county health survey, and Assistant City Manager Greg Robinson previews the start of the Holland municipal budget retreat, during the Apr. 8, 2012 public affairs program.
State Rep. Holly Hughes (R-Montague) talks about school bus safety in Michigan and her legislation to improve that in the wake of two Allegan County accidents last week, and the death of two Ravenna teens in a crash last fall north of Coopersville, during the Apr. 1, 2012 public affairs program.
On the Mar. 25, 2012 edition of the weekly public affairs program, Holland Mayor Kurt Dysktra comments on the apparent reemergence of his city's gang violence issue, along with a sneak peek of Holland's financial situation in advance of considering a budget for fiscal 2013.
Stephen Neumer of Singapore Dunes LLC and David Swan of the Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance share their thoughts as a proposed out-of-court settlement between Singapore Dunes and Saugatuck Township over zoning issues will go before the township board for a hearing this coming Wednesday. These remarks were aired in the Mar. 18, 2012 public affairs program.
In the Mar. 11, 2012 public affairs program, Allegan County Commissioner Dean Kapenga talks about a new Allegan County Jail, construction of which began in earnest this past week, and Elisa Hoekwater of the Macatawa Area Coordinating Council talks about a new survey that shows awareness of Clean Air Action Days among Lakeshore residents is high, but concern about air quality isn't.
US House Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Zeeland) talks about the GOP Presidential Primary in Michigan, and Dennis Johnson of Bullet Hole Firearms & Training in Holland discusses the influence the Obama White House has had on gun sales and the NRA's involvement in the 2012 election during the Mar. 4, 2012 public affairs program.
Dr. David Ryden, Hope College Political Science Professor, offers his insights on Tuesday's GOP Presidential Primary during the Feb. 26, 2012 public affairs program.
Those questions are discussed by Fennville City Clerk Pat Phenix and State Rep. Bob Genetski (R-Saugatuck) during the Feb. 19, 2012 public affairs program.
George Erickcek of the Upjohn Institute presents his economic forecast for Michigan and the Lakeshore in the third of a three-part program. His remarks came from his appearance before the Holland Area Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 17, 2012.
George Erickcek of the Upjohn Institute presents his economic forecast for Michigan and the Lakeshore in the second of a three-part program. His remarks came from his appearance before the Holland Area Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 17, 2012.
George Erickcek of the Upjohn Institute presents his economic forecast for Michigan and the Lakeshore in the first of a three-part program. His remarks came from his appearance before the Holland Area Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 17, 2012.
Gary Stevens chats with Holland Mayor Kurt Dykstra about the ongoing City Manager search and the weekend Council retreat in the Feb. 5, 2012 public affairs program.
Allegan Co. Commissioner Steve McNeal (R-Fillmore Twp.) talks about final approval for building a new county jail during the Jan. 8, 2012 public affairs program.
