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Traverse City Appoints Benjamin Marentette as Permanent City Manager

12/2/2025

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Traverse City commissioners unanimously appointed Interim City Manager Benjamin Marentette as permanent city manager on December 1, 2025; he has led since July and earned two positive reviews.
Mayor Amy Shamroe highlighted continuity, noting external hires risk morale and a costly search.
The decision authorizes the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and City Attorney to negotiate an employment agreement with Marentette, to be presented to the City Commission for approval.

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Traverse City commissioners unanimously appointed Interim City Manager Benjamin Marentette as permanent city manager on December 1, 2025; he has led since July and earned two positive reviews.
Mayor Amy Shamroe highlighted continuity, noting external hires risk morale and a costly search.
The decision authorizes the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and City Attorney to negotiate an employment agreement with Marentette, to be presented to the City Commission for approval.