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Traverse City appoints Benjamin Marantette as interim city manager
Summary
The City Commission unanimously approved the appointment of Benjamin Marantette as interim city manager effective July 22, 2025, and named Deputy City Clerk Sarah Lutz as interim city clerk. Marantette outlined priorities including organizational culture, implementing the new strategic action plan using OKRs, and boundaries for work–life balance.
The Traverse City City Commission unanimously appointed Benjamin Marantette as interim city manager effective July 22, 2025, and approved his request to name Deputy City Clerk Sarah Lutz as interim city clerk. The commission’s vote followed a public statement by Marantette and a motion carried during the July 21 meeting. Marantette, who has served as city clerk for more than 13 years, told the commission he will not act as a passive caretaker. “I intend to work diligently on key issues and be highly engaged and very visible,” he said, and said he plans to align staff…
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