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Documents show pattern of complaints aimed at Leelanau Co. administrator

James Dyer interviews for the county administrator with Leelanau Board of Commissioners on December 12, 2024. (Credit: Leelanau County Video Service / IPR News)
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James Dyer interviews for the county administrator with Leelanau Board of Commissioners on December 12, 2024. (Credit: Leelanau County Video Service / IPR News)

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.

Read the full story.

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Producer: Austin Rowlader
Editor: Steve Junker
Music: Blue Dot Sessions

Ed Ronco is IPR's news director and the local host of "Morning Edition," as well as the "Up North Lowdown" daily news podcast.