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| Escambia County Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution supporting appointing, rather than electing, our superintendent of schools |
The Escambia Board of County Commissioners held a very contentious meeting last night. Lots of topics were discussed, lots of speakers spoke on these multiple issues of importance.
Although the gallery got somewhat rambunctious at times, all in all it was a very good meeting.
Toward the end of the meeting, the board voted on a resolution in support of the ballot initiative mandating APPOINTING rather than ELECTING the superintendent of schools locally.
I am obviously, personally, very supportive of this initiative.
I've discussed it over and over as being totally necessary to correct an imbalance of power in the school district--and for multiple other reasons.
I was proud that the board took this position in support--after listening to multiple speakers (to include several 30+ year experienced retired ECSD teachers) urge us to vote to go APPOINTED.
Read the resolution passed by the BCC here.
Please vote Yes for Escambia County Schools at the end of your ballot on Election Day.
I support the initiative too. We do need to correct the imbalances of power and make sure some checks are in place as we go forward. When dealing with a contentious issue and difficult conversations to restore trust that this model is right for Escambia, it's important to tread lightly so that nothing goes too terribly wrong. But I know the public will support it, and I know in the end we will get an appointed superintendent.
ReplyDeleteYou know Jeff, I have known you for the last 20 years and I gotta say, as a politician, you REALLY listen to your constituents. From town hall meetings to replying to their comments on your forum and acknowledging their concerns, you've done a great job listening even if you don't always agree -- one thing about you, you don't try to seek power for the sake of seeking power, and that's what I like in a politician! This is a contentious issue, but I feel most people are on board to bring Escambia in the 21st century. We just need to keep building that momentum for the last few weeks!
ReplyDeleteHey Jeff, if they appoint you, would you take the position?
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