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Ottawa County commissioners appoint retired sheriff Gary Rozema as interim county administrator
Summary
The newly seated Board of Commissioners voted 7–4 to name retired Sheriff Gary Rozema interim county administrator, citing his local experience. The board debated process questions and several commissioners voiced reservations about other pending personnel and legal staffing issues.
Ottawa County commissioners voted 7–4 Tuesday to appoint retired Sheriff Gary Rozema as interim county administrator, handing him the post while the board organizes a permanent hiring process.
The vote followed a short presentation by supporters who said Rozema, a longtime county official, would provide immediate operational continuity. Vice Chair Josh Brugger moved the appointment and Commissioner John Kyers seconded the motion. The clerk recorded seven yes votes (Zylstra, Kyers, Joritzma, Brugger, Bonnema, Berry, Tippeples) and four no votes (Wenzel, Moss,…
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