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Grand Traverse County board appoints Mike Leahy as health officer after three-candidate interviews
Summary
After interviewing three finalists, the Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners voted to appoint Mike Leahy, the department's deputy health officer and 13-year employee, to the county health officer post; the board cited continuity and local experience as deciding factors.
Mike Leahy, the county's deputy health officer and a 13-year department employee, was appointed Grand Traverse County Health Officer following a series of structured interviews and a board vote. The board voted to approve the appointment after members discussed the three finalists' qualifications and organizational priorities.
Leahy described his local experience and leadership approach during his interview, saying, "Leadership is relationships," and urging…
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