Cass County commissioners recognized for years of service

CASS COUNTY, Mich. - Four Cass County commissioners were recognized for their years of service during commissioner meetings in December.

Fifth District Commissioner Robert Benjamin was recognized for four years of service on the board of commissioners. He served as the board chair in 2019 and represented Cass County on a number of committees, including the Community Corrections Advisory Board, the Southwest Community Action Agency, the Salary Committee, and the Policy Committee.

Board Chair Dwight “Skip” Dyes was recognized for 12 years of service as a county commissioner. Dyes served as representative for the third district and volunteered on a number of boards and commissions, including the Van Buren/Cass District Health Board, the Department of Human Services Board, the Woodlands Behavioral Network Board, the Southwest Michigan Solid Waste Consortium, and the Land Bank Authority. He also served as board chair in 2013, 2021, and 2022, as well as vice chair in 2017.

Vice Chair Mike Grice was recognized for six years of service as a county commissioner. He represented the sixth district and served on a number of boards and commissions, including the Cass County Transportation Authority, Kinexus, the Woodlands Behavioral Healthcare Network Board, and the Veterans Advisory Board. Grice served as vice chair in 2021 and 2022.

Cass County Commissioner Dixie “Ann” File was recognized for 20 years of service as a county commissioner in the second district. She served on the Planning Commission, the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Soil Conservation District, the Appointments Committee, and more.

All four will officially remain commissioners through the end of the year.