Washtenaw County Treasurer Catherine McClary passed away suddenly on Monday at the age of 72.
Catherine McClary was a key member of Washtenaw County’s government since she was first elected as commissioner in 1974 and then becoming treasurer in 1997. She had also fought for legalization of marijuana during the 1970s.
5th District Commissioner and Chair of the Board Justin Hodge says the Board of Commissioners plan to honor her memory during Wednesday’s meeting.
“I just want to say I am very grateful for Treasurer McClary’s decades of service to Washtenaw County and that we’re going to be doing all we can to honor her memory. She’s been a tremendous public servant.”
Hodge adds McClary’s duties will be covered by deputy treasurer Kirsten Osborne until Treasurer-elect Latisha Lamelle Sharp is sworn into the position in January.
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