Clearing the rosters of those *assumed* to be ineligible to vote can be a high priority in some districts...
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Glen Gilzean tells the Orlando Sentinel he's awaiting "direction" from the CFTOD on his future at the district.
Article at the link below.
Gilzean says he is ‘laser-focused’ on new job as Orange elections chief
Newly minted Orange County Elections Supervisor Glen Gilzean says he’s “laser-focused” on running secure elections but isn’t saying whether he intends to quit his job with the Disney oversigh…www.orlandosentinel.com
I find it interesting that the former chair of the Commission on Ethics is "awaiting direction" from the CFTOD Board. Most would resign, rather than hedge their bets, to demonstrate a commitment to the new important role and avoid ANY appearance of a conflict. At the very least, publicly announce an UNPAID leave of absence.
But then he failed to comprehend, as Chair of the Commission, he couldn't serve in that role while also serving as administrator for CFTOD.
That probably the most important aspect of the supervisor's function...maintaining the database of registered voters for the county.
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
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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.
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
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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
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
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.
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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.
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.
Figgy1
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Private hired gun? If so who paid?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
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.
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Possibly as bad as fish left in the Florida sun for a month
No. Lawyers in government offices are just employees. The general counsel would be hired by the agency head.
Figgy1
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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
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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
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
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.
Making $11K a week if he receives both salaries - $400K (CFTOD) and $205K (elections supervisor) - during the transition.