Ottawa County commissioners have approved paying $190,000 to fired former county administrator John Gibbs in a settlement deal that erases his termination. Commissioners approved the controversial settlement in a 7-4 split vote Tuesday,

After nearly a year of litigation, the cases brought by John Gibbs against the county board and Joe Moss will be settled with a payout and other terms.

Ottawa County will consider an employment agreement with Interim Administrator Gary Rosema and a settlement with former Administrator John Gibbs.

OTTAWA COUNTY, MI -- Ottawa County commissioners could soon settle a legal complaint filed by former county Administrator John Gibbs. John Gibbs, a failed congressional candidate before he was appointed Ottawa County administrator in early January 2023, filed a federal lawsuit following his firing in late February 2024.