OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 24, 2025) – Where does the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners go from here in the search for a new operational leader for county government?
The 11-person governing panel meets on Tuesday morning, and casting a shadow over the 9 AM proceedings at the county administration building (12220 Fillmore St.) is a single item, simply entitled on the agenda as, “Administrator Search Next Steps.” There are no supporting documents to amply that item further.
Since Michael Tremblay appeared before the board in a special meeting 12 days ago, the panel have severed ties with Double Haul Solutions, the Brighton-based firm retained to help in the search for a new administrator. Tremblay, a soon-to-be-retired US Army Captain, was the only finalist to be interviewed, after four others voluntarily dropped out, and whether or not the board will offer him a contract remains to be seen.
Board Chairman John Teeples of Jenison may have seen two searches for a permanent operational leader, one under his tenure, turn out unsuccessfully.
Ottawa County hasn’t filled the position on a full-time basis since John Gibbs was relieved of his duties on February 29th of last year. Retired Sheriff Gary Rosema is handling the position on an interim basis.
An online link to the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners meeting agenda and supporting documents is here.
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