Accusations Emerge That Clerk’s Office Sought Board Votes To Fire Administrator
By Craig Manning | July 15, 2026
The battle within Leelanau County government has widened, with multiple county officials alleging that members of the county clerk’s office participated in a behind-the-scenes effort to remove County Administrator Jim Dyer.
The accusations represent the latest development in an escalating dispute involving finances and county government administration. Dyer remains on paid administrative leave while the county investigates a complaint filed against him last month by Finance Director Rio Risbridger.
Dyer first described the alleged effort to oust him in his 13,000-word written response to Risbridger’s complaint. He claimed former Finance Director Cathy Hartesvelt, who previously worked in the clerk’s office, sought a meeting in early January with County Treasurer …
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