The Village Council conducted interviews for the Village Manager position, offering interviews to five candidates. Mr. Ottenwess discussed his departure from Traverse City Manager role, stating it was voluntary due to personal challenges. Four council members selected Douglas Durando and Jared Ottenwess for second interviews, noting the decision was challenging with multiple strong candidates.
The Northport Village Council convened a special meeting on February 27, 2025, to conduct interviews for the Village Manager position. President Pro Tempore Cook led the meeting, which included Council Members Dean, Cavendish, Harper, Ager, and Trustee Ruble via Zoom. The agenda was accepted as presented, and no public comments were made.
The special session of the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners, held on November 18-19, 2024, focused on candidate interviews for the County Administrator position. Key participants included MLI Consultant Chet Janik, who assessed candidates’ qualifications. Following the interviews, a motion to conduct second interviews for three candidates was made and passed, with varied opinions emerging among commissioners.
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners convened a special session on May 30 and 31, 2024, to conduct interviews for the County Administrator position. Led by Chairman Ty Wessell, the session included participation from all commissioners, with the exception of James O’Rourke. The first candidate, Ahmed Abou-Ismail, withdrew from consideration during the interviews.
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held a special session on May 30-31, 2024, focusing on finding a new County Administrator. The meeting included candidate interviews and public comments, with notable candidates like Anna Nelson and Mark Justin. A straw vote was taken, leading to plans for second interviews and further evaluations of selected candidates.
