Appeals court declines to halt severance payouts to Wetmore, Epperson
Howard said although she was disappointed in the decision, the lawsuit challenging the agreements will still move forward.
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Judge won't halt payouts to Ottawa County contracts, emergency appeal filed
The emergency filing by Howard to the court of appeals asked that the court rule by 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, in order "to prevent irreparable harm."
Ottawa County approves $563K contract to restore Crockery Lake as process faces criticism
Questions remain on why the deal happened with little public discussion and didn’t follow the county’s traditional purchasing policies.
Howard challenges legality of severance agreements, Crockery Lake contract
A trio of controversial decisions approved by the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners are in limbo after a local attorney filed a motion for a temporary restraining order preventing funds of about $850,000 from leaving the county’s coffers.
County confirms $280,000 in payouts to interim administrator, aide
Ottawa County will pay more than $280,000 in a pair of severance agreements with its interim administrator and administrative executive aide, county-provided documents confirmed Monday.
Severance agreements for Ottawa interim administrator, aide to exceed $280,000
According to multiple sources with direct knowledge of the situation, the severances were approved because both employees allegedly said they would pursue legal action against the county.
Ottawa County: Attorney can't represent Cramer, Kleinjans in dual lawsuits that involve county
Grand Rapids-based attorney Sarah Riley-Howard said there is no basis to remove her and Elizabeth L. Geary, of Pinsky Smith law firm, from the ability to represent Cramer in his case.
Wetmore wants to make key hires. Moss wants to name him interim administrator.
HR questions deputy administrator's ability to hire as Ottawa Impact board chair seems to be clearing the way
Interim Ottawa County administrator resigns — again
In an email to commissioners on Monday, Oct. 14, Deputy Administrator Ben Wetmore informed the officials that Interim Administrator Jon Anderson had resigned from his position the previous evening.