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County Administrator<\/h1>\n

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Appointed by the Board of Commissioners to supervise all functions that directly report to the Board.<\/p>\n

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The County Administrator supervises day-to-day activities of the County, provides leadership and management of Board initiatives, manages the County’s financial health, and oversees general County operations.<\/p>\n

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County Administrator Search<\/h2>\n

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The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners has selected Patrick Waterman to serve as the next Administrator.<\/p>\n

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Waterman currently serves as Deputy City Manager for the City of Wyoming, where he oversees multiple departments and supports operations for a city of more than 77,000 residents with a $181 million annual budget. Prior to this role, he served as Ottawa County\u2019s Deputy County Administrator and as City Manager of Hudsonville for 12 years, where he spearheaded downtown revitalization efforts, expanded housing opportunities, and forged regional partnerships. Read More<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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THE OTTAWA WAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Customer Service Excellence<\/h2>\n

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At Ottawa County, we believe every interaction with residents is an opportunity to build trust and strengthen our community.<\/p>\n

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