Weston Prince Appointed As Bay County Treasurer

The Bay County Treasurer Appointment Panel appointed Weston Prince of Bay City, Michigan to the position of Bay County Treasurer on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Swearing in will take place on Tuesday June 21, 2022 at 5:00 pm in the Board of Commissioners Chambers. The Committee, comprised of Probate Judge Jan Miner, County Clerk Kathleen Zanotti and Prosecuting Attorney Nancy Borushko, is authorized by statute to fill the vacancy resulting from the appointment of former Bay County Treasurer Shawna Walraven as the Bay County Finance Officer. The appointment is for the remainder of the current term ending December 31, 2024. Mr. Prince must run for election on the County Wide ballot to retain his seat for any subsequent term.

The Panel received eight applications and interviewed two candidates. The interviews were completed on Monday, June 13, 2022. Each candidate possessed strong skills and the committee was pleased with their qualifications and commitment to serve their community.

It is the Panel’s desire to see the remaining candidates continue to remain active in the community and encourage them to continue to seek public service.

Mr. Prince earned both his Masters in Public Administration and Bachelors in International Business Management from Saginaw Valley State University. He has served as Chief Deputy Treasurer for Bay County since 2021 and is a member of the Michigan Association of County Treasurers, Bay County Treasurers Association and the Michigan United County Officers Association. Weston resides in Bay City with his wife Carla.

Bay County welcomes Weston Prince as the new Bay County Treasurer.

For further information the Bay County Treasurer’s Office can be reached at (989) 895-4285 or  www.baycountymi.gov/Treasurer 

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