Jim Dyer was brought on to help stabilize Leelanau County's government. But documents reveal a pattern of complaints toward the administrator, who is now on paid leave.
Leelanau County hired Dyer in late 2024 to be county administrator, hoping to bring stability to a dysfunctional workplace.
A year and half later, Dyer is the subject of multiple complaints, has been cited by several former employees as a reason for resigning.
Even before Dyer was hired, measurable signs of dysfunction could be seen in a 2024 workplace study commissioned by Leelanau County.
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