Saugatuck's Ryan Cummins will resign from Grand Haven City Council
GRAND HAVEN — Saugatuck City Manager Ryan Cummins will resign from his position on the Grand Haven City Council.
Cummins made the announcement during a council meeting Monday, June 17, citing the commitment of his new city manager role.
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“After nine and a half years of service and taking on the city manager role in the city of Saugatuck, I think it's time to consolidate my public service,” Cummins said. “... I want to announce tonight that my last meeting on the city council will be Monday, Aug. 5.”
During his time serving in Grand Haven, Cummins spent four years on the Planning Commission and two years on the Zoning Board of Appeals. He was elected to council on Nov. 5, 2019.
Cummins said the delay until August will give prospective candidates an opportunity to learn about the role and ask questions before submitting an application.
Although Cummins grew up in Muskegon and moved to Grand Haven in 2014, he's worked in Saugatuck since 2022, when he was hired as director of planning, zoning and project management.
He was named interim city manager in February after his predecessor, Ryan Heise, agreed to resign.
Cummins was selected for the permanent role by Saugatuck City Council in a 5-2 vote, after interviews with three finalists. His employment agreement was approved in early June, an annual salary of $115,000, plus health, dental and life insurance, and $3,000 for an annual automobile allowance.
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Grand Haven Councilman Michael Fritz voiced his support of Cummins on Monday, thanking him for his service.
“It has been an honor working with you and congratulations on your new venture,” Fritz said. “Going to miss you, really.”
— Contact reporter Austin Metz at ametz@hollandsentinel.com.
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