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Ottawa County Veterans Affairs Committee

Pursuant to MCL 35.621, the Ottawa County Veterans Affairs Committee provides financial and other support to honorably discharged wartime veterans or their widows/widowers who are residents of Ottawa County. The committee is comprised of six Veterans and one County Commissioner, all of whom are appointed by the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners. Members of the committee serve four-year terms.

If you are interested in learning more about the Ottawa County Veterans Affairs Committee, please contact Jason Schenkel at 616-393-8387. Openings to serve on the Veterans Affairs Committee or other boards are posted here when there are openings.

Meetings

The committee meets monthly at the Ottawa County Administration Building located at 12220 Fillmore Street in West Olive. View the meeting schedule, agendas and minutes. Meetings are open to the public.

Members

Kendra Wenzel, County Commissioner (BC)
Patrick (PJ) Muir, War Veteran (BC) - 12/31/2027
Robert Wayne Linderman, War Veteran (BC) - 12/31/2027
Eric Johnson, War Veteran (BC) - 12/31/2025
Randal J Cope, War Veteran (BC) - 12/31/2024
Nicholas Knebl, War Veteran (BC) - 12/31/2025
Steven L Barnes, War Veteran (BC) - 12/31/2024