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Emergency Management director to resign after 41 years; commission accepts resignation

Ottawa County Board of County Commissioners · September 29, 2025
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Summary

Emergency Management Director Marie Ballou submitted her resignation effective Jan. 24, 2026 after 41 years of service; the commission accepted the resignation and said it will seek a replacement immediately.

Commissioner Duane Morris announced that Emergency Management Director Marie Ballou has submitted her resignation effective Jan. 24, 2026, after 41 years of service. Morris said the commission will begin seeking a replacement immediately.

The commission moved to accept Ballou's resignation; the motion was seconded by Commissioner Mortimer and passed 2-0. No additional personnel action was recorded at the meeting; staff will follow county procedures for recruiting or appointing a successor.