Pressure Mounts on County Treasurer as Commissioners Consider Options for Removal
By Beth Milligan | Oct. 8, 2026
Pressure continues to mount on Grand Traverse County Treasurer Jamie Callahan, who gave yet another required report under oath Wednesday – with commissioners of both parties expressing frustration with his performance. Commissioners went into closed session to discuss a performance bond that could protect the county from liability related to the treasurer’s office and have asked their attorney to provide a framework for removing an elected official from office.
Commissioners in recent weeks have repeatedly invoked state law to require Callahan to give them reports under oath. At their September 2 meeting, commissioners – who pressed Callahan for the past year on issues ranging from late state audit filings to …
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