An Open Interview, A Clear Choice

Eaton County publicly vets and unanimously appoints Ben Dawson to its top administrative post.

Ben Dawson, left, praises Connie Sobie, right, about her work as controller/administrator during the Eaton County Board of Commissioners meeting on Feb. 18.

CHARLOTTE — The Eaton County Board of Commissioners appointed Ben Dawson as controller/administrator on Feb. 18, elevating the deputy administrator to the county’s top administrative post following a public interview earlier this month.