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Meet The New Traverse City Manager

Meet The New Traverse City Manager

By Beth Milligan

Traverse City commissioners are expected to officially name Jered Ottenwess, the current 34-year-old city manager of Ishpeming, as the new city manager of Traverse City at their 7 p.m. meeting tonight.

Ottenwess, who will replace retiring city manager Ben Bifoss, has a master's degree in urban planning from the University of Michigan and has served eight years in city managerial positions, both in Trenton, Fla., and in Michigan. Following his early May interview, commissioners remarked on the candidate's youth but were consistently impressed with his level of knowledge and enthusiasm, with Commissioner Jim Carruthers calling Ottenwess his “number one pick” for the position.

Following the commission's vote tonight – which will authorize a contract for a $100,000 annual salary ($110,000 after two years of satisfactory performance) – Ottenwess is expected to take office in late July or early August, providing 60 days' notice to Ishpeming. The Ticker spoke with Ottenwess about his new position and what he considers his top priorities coming into Traverse City. more

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Channeling & Readings at Higher Self

Channeling & Readings at Higher Self

10:00am Psychic/intuitive channeling, deep trance channeling and medium readings with special guest Sherry Lord at Higher Self Bookstore in downtown Traverse City. 941.5805. more
Republican Women of Leelanau Luncheon

Republican Women of Leelanau Luncheon

11:30am The Republican Women of Leelanau host a luncheon at the Village Inn in Suttons Bay. Guest speaker is Rose Hutchinson, TC resident and former Air Force One steward from 1976 to 1992. Guests welcome; reservations required. $15. Call 386.9929. more
Acme Business Association Golf Outing

Acme Business Association Golf Outing

12:00pm 3rd Annual Acme Business Association Golf Outing at LochenHeath Golf Club. Four-person scramble. $85 per person includes 18 holes of golf w/cart, BBQ buffet, prizes, 50/50 raffle, silent auction. Proceeds go toward a fund for moving Acme's historic Hoxsie House. Call 938.9800 to make reservations. more
Threads Fiber Arts Meets

Threads Fiber Arts Meets

2:00pm Threads Fiber Arts Club meets at the Peninsula Community Library in Traverse City. Bring your current project and spend time working with fellow crafters. Free. more

Reception for Motorcycle Relay for Recovery Riders

4:15pm 86th District Sobriety Court hosts a brief reception to recognize the riders participating in the Michigan Association of Drug Court Professionals Motorcycle Relay for Recovery. Held at the Robert P. Griffin Hall of Justice in Traverse City.
Open Mic At LFC

Open Mic At LFC

6:00pm Open Mic Nite at Left Foot Charley at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons. more
"Creating Health" Workshop

"Creating Health" Workshop

6:15pm "Creating Health" workshop presented by Dr. Don Piche at Performance Chiropractic in Traverse City. Free, open to the public. Reservations required by calling 022.0110. more

OTP Auditions for Les Miserables

7:00pm Old Town Playhouse in Traverse City holds auditions for Les Miserables. Open to the community, no pre-registration necessary. Les Miserables will be performed for five weeks at OTP from Oct. 4 through Nov. 2. more
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