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[LAKid53]

Gilzean stays mum as he starts Orange elections chief job

This guy is leaving one public, taxpayer-funded office for another public, taxpayer-funded office and he can't even be bothered to give a simple "yes" or "no" answer the most basic of questions.

Unfortunately, that's not uncommon.

However, the governor's appointment & legal staff should be explaining any potential conflicts to a prospective candidate for appointment to an important position, even if temporary.

 

[Teleostei35]

I don't know the answer to that. His appointment as Supervisor of Elections lasts until the person who is elected during the November election takes office in January 2025.

Edited to add - here's Glen Gilzean's announcement on Facebook.

"During this transition, rest assured that my commitment remains unwavering. I'll be working closely with the Board of Supervisors to ensure a seamless shift while upholding our standards of excellence. I trust in Paula J. Hoisington's leadership as Acting District Administrator during my unavailability."

I don't know the answer to that. His appointment as Supervisor of Elections lasts until the person who is elected during the November election takes office in January 2025.

Edited to add - here's Glen Gilzean's announcement on Facebook.

"During this transition, rest assured that my commitment remains unwavering. I'll be working closely with the Board of Supervisors to ensure a seamless shift while upholding our standards of excellence. I trust in Paula J. Hoisington's leadership as Acting District Administrator during my unavailability."

Just when things were settling down, the roller coaster is going back up another hill. Hang in there District employees, the ride is going to be fun in the end.

 

[LAKid53]

In an article in today's Orlando Sentinel, Gilzean said he plans on continuing both jobs during the transition. He said that elections office attorney Nick Shannin advised that the statute against dual-office holding doesn't apply to him and that he would be able to temporarily "continue to serve in both capacities within the confines of the law.”

 

[Figgy1]

In an article in today's Orlando Sentinel, Gilzean said he plans on continuing both jobs during the transition. He said that elections office attorney Nick Shannin advised that the statute against dual-office holding doesn't apply to him and that he would be able to temporarily "continue to serve in both capacities within the confines of the law.”

Who appointed Shanin? or is it an elected posistion?

 

[mkt]

In an article in today's Orlando Sentinel, Gilzean said he plans on continuing both jobs during the transition. He said that elections office attorney Nick Shannin advised that the statute against dual-office holding doesn't apply to him and that he would be able to temporarily "continue to serve in both capacities within the confines of the law.”

Who appointed Shanin? or is it an elected posistion?

Something smells like .

The only Nick Shannin licensed to practice law in Florida has a private practice, and isn't in the elections office (unless as a volunteer?)

Shannin Law Firm, P.A.

Nicholas A. Shannin is a board certified appellate lawyer of the Shannin Law Firm

shanninlaw.com

Nicholas Shannin| Board-Certified Appellate Attorney| Florida

As a Board-Certified Appellate Attorney and a Certified Mediator, Nicholas Shannin represents clients in state and federal courts.

shanninlaw.com

 

[LAKid53]

Something smells like .

The only Nick Shannin licensed to practice law in Florida has a private practice, and isn't in the elections office (unless as a volunteer?)

Shannin Law Firm, P.A.

Nicholas A. Shannin is a board certified appellate lawyer of the Shannin Law Firm

shanninlaw.com

Nicholas Shannin| Board-Certified Appellate Attorney| Florida

As a Board-Certified Appellate Attorney and a Certified Mediator, Nicholas Shannin represents clients in state and federal courts.

shanninlaw.com

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Wasn't clear by "elections office" if he meant the supervisor's office or the state division of elections. Can't see a staff listing on the OCSE website.

When I worked for the Division of Elections, we didn't have in-house counsel. We used either the AG's office or the Secretary of State's legal counsel.

 

[mkt]

Wasn't clear by "elections office" if he meant the supervisor's office or the state division of elections. Can't see a staff listing on the OCSE website.

When I worked for the Division of Elections, we didn't have in-house counsel. We used either the AG's office or the Secretary of State's legal counsel.

They'd still appear in the FL Bar's website - and the search results are for all attorneys in Florida with the last name Shannin.

 

[LAKid53]

They'd still appear in the FL Bar's website - and the search results are for all attorneys in Florida with the last name Shannin.

Then he's acting "as counsel". Strange that the supervisor's office wouldn't use the county's lawyer. Nothing I saw for Shannin indicated he had any expertise in elections law.

 

[Figgy1]

Something smells like .

The only Nick Shannin licensed to practice law in Florida has a private practice, and isn't in the elections office (unless as a volunteer?)

Shannin Law Firm, P.A.

Nicholas A. Shannin is a board certified appellate lawyer of the Shannin Law Firm

shanninlaw.com

Nicholas Shannin| Board-Certified Appellate Attorney| Florida

As a Board-Certified Appellate Attorney and a Certified Mediator, Nicholas Shannin represents clients in state and federal courts.

shanninlaw.com

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Private hired gun? If so who paid?
Possibly as bad as fish left in the Florida sun for a month

 

[LAKid53]

Who appointed Shanin? or is it an elected posistion?

No. Lawyers in government offices are just employees. The general counsel would be hired by the agency head.

 

[LAKid53]

A lawyer on staff is going to be much cheaper than contracting with a law firm for $300-$400 per billable hour.

 

[Figgy1]

A lawyer on staff is going to be much cheaper than contracting with a law firm for $300-$400 per billable hour.

This seems very odd to me. Is there any way to know who came up with this brilliant idea?

 

[LAKid53]

This seems very odd to me. Is there any way to know who came up with this brilliant idea?

Because small communities, like Sopchoppy (yes, that's the name of the town in the FL Panhandle) don't have the need to have an attorney on staff. So they'd either have a local attorney or retainer or use the county attorney for Wakulla County, provided Wakulla had an in-house attorney.

 

[Figgy1]

Because small communities, like Sopchoppy (yes, that's the name of the town in the FL Panhandle) don't have the need to have an attorney on staff. So they'd either have a local attorney or retainer or use the county attorney for Wakulla County, provided Wakulla had an in-house attorney.

but wouldn't Orange Co have in staff?
Also I can't imagine somebody running elections for Orange County would have much time do anything else, much less another full time job, let alone do either properly

 

[castlecake2.0]

All this nonsense about “being there for the taxpayer” and now they want us to believe the administrator can also hold a second full time job? Total nonsense

 

[LAKid53]

but wouldn't Orange Co have in staff?
Also I can't imagine somebody running elections for Orange County would have much time do anything else, much less another full time job, let alone do either properly

Orange County does, according to the County's website. Who that is, have no clue as no names are listed. However, according to the website, it represents the Orange County mayor, commission members, county administrator and county departments. The supervisor of elections isn't a department of Orange County.

 

[LAKid53]

All this nonsense about “being there for the taxpayer” and now they want us to believe the administrator can also hold a second full time job? Total nonsense

Making $11K a week if he receives both salaries - $400K (CFTOD) and $205K (elections supervisor) - during the transition.

 

[castlecake2.0]

Making $11K a week if he receives both salaries - $400K (CFTOD) and $205K (elections supervisor) - during the transition.

It’s insane

 

[LAKid53]

It’s insane

There's a really good opinion piece in the Sentinel about his time as chair of the Ethics Commission. He apparently has no appreciation for state procurement laws.

That whole "no bid" contract mess he created at CFTOD will be a big issue in his new role. He's going to be under a lot more scrutiny in this new job.

 

[Lilofan]

Making $11K a week if he receives both salaries - $400K (CFTOD) and $205K (elections supervisor) - during the transition.

And he will have a pension when he retires.