Interviews for Suwannee County Coordinator were held today, and while a candidate was not hired, the applicants were ranked and the salary for the post was set at $71,000.
County Commission Chairman Jesse Caruthers said the commission voted to set the salary and have staff members call the interviewees, beginning with the top scorer, to see who bites. The first applicant to accept the job at the posted salary will come before the commission at its May 19 meeting for approval as the new county coordinator.
The applicant with the highest score was George Sirmans of Palm City. Ranked second was Murphy McLean of Wellborn. The third-ranked applicant was Joseph Gerrity Jr. of Fernandina Beach. Hubert Jacques of Winter Park placed fourth, Baynard Ward Jr., Live Oak, fifth, Gerald Driggers, Live Oak, sixth and Tom Daniels of Live Oak, seventh.
Caruthers said the two top-scoring candidates were set on a salary upwards of $80,000. Gerrity, ranked third, requested a salary in the range of $70-75,000.
Commissioners used a score sheet for each interview to rank candidates in categories such as management experience.
"I'm pleased with the process so far to this point," Caruthers said by phone. "I'm sure a good applicant will accept the new position."
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County coordinator selection imminent
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Suwannee County's vals and sals
Editor's note: In today's paper (May 25) salutatorian is above Mara Lance's photo. Lance is a Suwannee High School valedictorian.
SHS
Valedictorians
Laura-Kaitlyn Boatright
Mara Magee Lance
Salutatorian
Christopher Cole ThomasBHS
Valedictorian
Robert Hansen
GPA - 3.83
Salutatorian
D’Vonte Cherry
GPA - 3.76
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Democrat Morning Update for Friday, May 25
Good morning. This is what's happening in your county today.
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FCAT 2.0 math and reading results
Suwannee falls right in line with state averages
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Pest infestation spreads
Outbreak now affects more than 6,000 acres in O’Brien
“The infestation is growing at a pretty fast rate and in this case, it’s killing a lot of the laurel oak trees in the O’Brien area or seriously infesting them.” - Suwannee County Forester Brian Cobble on the horned oak gall wasp outbreak
- Third grade FCAT 2.0 reading and math results to be released today
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Democrat Morning Update for Thursday, May 24
Good morning. This is what's happening in your county today.
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Democrat Morning Update for Wednesday, May 23
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Check Suwannee Democrat online each morning to learn about traffic news, weather and best bets for the day. Have a great day!
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Suspected shooter in convenience store killing in Lake City is Suwannee County resident
Man remains at large. His alleged accomplice was arrested Saturday.
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Pest outbreak identified
Area covers more than 5,380 acres, or 7 miles from one point to the other in southern Suwannee County.
The forest pest is known as the horned oak gall wasp.
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Democrat Morning Update for Tuesday, May 22
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Check Suwannee Democrat online each morning to learn about traffic news, weather and best bets for the day. We hope you enjoy.
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