Northport Village Manager Emerges As Potential Frontrunner For County Administrator Job
By Craig Manning | Nov. 20, 2024
Up until last fall, James Dyer was a practicing attorney with decades of experience in municipal law. Then, he moved into an actual municipal government job: village manager for the Village of Northport. Now, Dyer’s adventures in government may be bound for another new high: Leelanau County administrator.
Dyer emerged as a clear top choice for the job this week, as members of the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners conducted interviews with eight candidates. Those interviews spanned two four-plus-hour meetings on Monday and Tuesday, after which commissioners and commissioners-elect both praised Dyer as a standout for his calm demeanor and strong municipal experience.
Dyer is one of three …
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