Former Washtenaw County Commissioner hired as Monroe County administrator

A former Washtenaw County commissioner has been tapped to lead Monroe County as its administrator and chief financial officer.

Robert Brackenbury, who served on the county board for two terms from 2003 to 2006, was hired this week and expects to start his new position in two to three weeks. His contract is still being negotiated.

Brackenbury, a current Michigan assistant attorney general, will lead a county of 670 employees with a general fund budget of $55 million.

"I've always been focused on government at the local and state level, and this seemed like an ideal fit," Brackenbury said today.

Brackenbury, 44, resigned from the county board in 2006 because of family and education obligations. His seat, representing Pittsfield Township, was filled by his wife, Mandy Grewal.

Grewal is now the supervisor of Pittsfield Township.

Read coverage in the Toledo Blade and the Monroe Evening News about Brackenbury's appointment.