County administrator defends $9,000 leadership workshop; commissioners debate process and future training budget

May 23, 2025

Lapeer County administrators asked the Board of Commissioners on May 23 to authorize payment of $9,000 to Dion Leadership LLC for a one-day leadership workshop for department heads and elected officials; the request prompted debate about process, timing and whether recurring training funds belong in the regular budget hearings.

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Lapeer County administrators asked the Board of Commissioners on May 23 to authorize payment of $9,000 to Dion Leadership LLC for a full-day leadership workshop aimed at department heads and elected officials, and also proposed a standing county training line item of $20,000 per year for future management training.

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