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County Administrator Explains Future Plans, Goals For Escambia County

Escambia County Administrator Janice Gilley has revealed her plans for the county over the coming months, part of a 100-day review she promised when first hired.

“The first 100 days, there were a lot of things I was looking at and there are many more continuing to unfold,” Gilly told the Escambia County Commission.

She presented a list of visions and goals for county operations, including the restoration of public trust and confidence, improved customer service, improved economic development, fiscal accountability and maintaining infrastructure.

“It sounds great and we would all agree with these aspirations; however, I would say we are not there yet,” Gilley said. “But with the right attitude and consistent movement forward, we can achieve these goals, but it is going to require hard, thoughtful, persistent work on everyone’s part.”

She discussed numerous plans directly related to people – from the commission to community and employees. One of the biggest plans is the launch of a MyGov citizens information portal by next year to make it easier for citizens to obtain information, a simplified public records request procedure and a refreshed website. On the employee side, she will work to combine public safety training, fill vacant positions, refine employee evaluations and more.

Gilley’s report included a list of policy-oriented goals included the development of a seamless and consistent development and building process, an environment in which continuous improvement is expected and improved processes.

“I would label this organization as dysfunction junction in many ways,” Gilley said. “Not because of the people, but because of the processes that I think are lacking at this time. They are either nonexistent or they are very challenging.  I’m not trying to be negative, but I want you all to know there is a lot of work to be done to get this organization into a healthy organization.”

Gilley had 14 senior staff positions to fill, and to date she has filled eight of them. They are:

“When I came on my first day, I told you that I was here to eat frogs and get bloody in the arena, and I’m still in that position,” Gilley said. “I’m still willing to eat your frogs, and I’m still willing to get bloody in the arena. But there’s a long way to go, and I’m still looking forward to us moving in that direction with your support.”