Leelanau County

Michigan House candidate Edwin Dean was arrested in Pennsylvania in 2021 after troopers found marijuana, marijuana wax and a grow tent in his vehicle. He later pleaded guilty to drug-related charges.

The Leelanau Housing Collaborative is taking a survey and hoping especially to reach people under 45 and those who work in Leelanau County but can't afford to live there.

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners announced the separation of County Administrator Jim Dyer after months of workplace misconduct allegations.

Leelanau County Administrator James Dyer responds to intimidation allegations and other accusations in a 25-page response to Finance Director Rio Risbridger's complaint, while arguing broader workplace dysfunction is to blame.

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 James Dyer to stabilize a troubled workplace. Eighteen months later, multiple allegations of intimidation have culminated in the county administrator being placed on paid leave pending an investigation.

IPR has obtained the 10-page complaint made against Leelanau County Administrator Jim Dyer, who was placed on paid leave earlier this month.

A complaint filed by Leelanau County Finance Director Rio Risbridger accuses Administrator Jim Dyer of intimidation, transparency issues and policy violations.

Voters gave Traverse City Mayor Amy Shamroe a second term on Tuesday, while others outside the city made decisions on services and infrastructure.

No ski lift — but instead, hiking, biking and cross country ski trails, and views of the whole peninsula and Lake Michigan.