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McLaughlin Presents ‘State Of The County Report’ As His Job Is On The Line
December 16, 2009
Just before is contract is up for renewal by the Escambia County Commission, Administrator Bob McLaughlin has submitted his required annual “State of the County” report.
“As I look back on 2009, I feel a tremendous sense of pride. Our accomplishments are the direct result of teamwork, collaboration, and a passion of excellence,” McLaughlin wrote in his cover letter to commissioners. “2010 will have its challenges; and we will meet them with the same enthusiasm and passion as we continue on our journey toward our mission.”
McLaughlin may not be around in 2010; Thursday morning, commissioners will discuss whether or not to renew his contract for another year. One commission, District 5’s Kevin White, has publicly expressed his dissatisfaction with McLaughlin on multiple occasions. If his contract is not renewed, he will leave Escambia County with over $200,000 in termination pay, leave and other benefits.
In his “State of the County” report, McLaughlin identified two areas in which the county not performing on-target. He reported that more attention is needed on mass transit funding and ECAT routes, and code enforcement needs to work to be more courteous and compassionate.
The report applauds a long list of county activities and accomplishments in the past year.
In North Escambia, McLaughlin points to the successes of last summer’s Blueberry Festival in Barrineau Park that was attended by 7,000 to 8,000 people. He points out the effort to renovate the old Molino School into a new community center, the fourth best year in the history of Lake Stone, the resurfacing of Molino Road and a parks project in Byrneville.
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