Coughlin Named Acting County Administrator Until July 1

May 9, 2019

The Escambia County Commission has voted to appoint Matt Coughlin as acting county administrator for a few weeks.

Interim County Administrator Amy Lovoy departs today, May 9, and Janice Gilley won’t begin as the new administrator until July 1.

Coughlin, who had already submitted his resignation, has agreed to change his departure date and serve as the acting administrator until July 1.

In his resignation letter, Coughlin thanked former County Administrator Jack Brown, Interim Administrator Amy Lovoy, County Attorney Alison Rogers and department directors before writing “Regrettably, today in Escambia County there is neither the ability or willingness to rise to the occasion and lead together. Rather, those with the capability to help reverse this downward progression have resorted to tribalism. Its effects are pervasive and wide ranging. Unfortunately, along the way, our mission has become a failure and our citizens have become the casualty.”

In addition to Coughlin and Lovoy, Public Safety Director Mike Weaver, Fire Chief Rusty Nail and Human Resources Director Erik Kleinert have all resigned in recent weeks.

Comments

One Response to “Coughlin Named Acting County Administrator Until July 1”

  1. In the right direction on May 9th, 2019 11:28 am

    It is good he can will stay for a while longer. Who else could stand the onslaught of a public shaming prior to due process.

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