JANUARY 2011 NEWSLETTER

COUNTY COMMISSIONER HAROLD MAST
DISTRICT 12 (WYOMING AND KENTWOOD)

Welcome to this first edition of the Mast County Commission Monthly Newsletter. .

Post Election Activities:

Since the November election I have been involved with several community activities consistent with my campaign platform of jobs, efficiency, and collaboration:

• Participated in the future development forums of 52nd Street sponsored by the Kentwood Planning Department and Lighthouse Communities.

• Accepted appointment to become a member of the Board of the Senior Meals Program, Inc.

• Decided to continue my membership on the Kentwood Board of Review.

• Heard a presentation about the planning efforts to rejuvenate 28th Street Business District at a Wyoming City Council meeting in early December.

• Renewed my membership in the Wyoming/Kentwood Chamber of Commerce and my active role in the Government Affairs Committee of the Chamber.


January activities that I have been involved with:

My first official meeting as a Commissioner was January 4. Several organizational decisions were made:

• Commissioners Sandi Parrish was re-elected Chair and Ted Vonk was elected Vice-Chair of the Commission.

• I was appointed to the Legislative and Human Resources sub-committee of the Board.

• I was appointed to the Network 180 Board and the Veteran’s Affairs Advisory Committee.

• I was also appointed to the Board Standing Rules Committee.


The Board of Commissioners Finance Committee adopted a “buy local” policy that stipulates purchase of goods and services will be based on local ownership vs local dealership presence of providers.

The Veteran’s Affairs Department has filed over 150 claims for benefits since this past June, and has brought over $1 million in added spending to our county businesses.

The Kelloggsville Community Coalition and the Division Avenue Business Association met the week of January 10. The Urban League breakfast on January 17 honored retiring legislators—including Congressman Vern Ehlers.

The County Parks Department is working towards hosting a world class professional water skiing event at Millennium Park this July.