What would it take to terminate County Administrator George Touart?
A Escambia County commissioner could make a motion to amend Gene Valentino’s agenda item to suspend Touart to be termination. There would have to be a second and then four votes to fire Touart.
Which commissioner could make the motion?
Most likely: Grover Robinson – who has already taken a strong stance on public trust and integrity.
Maybe: Marie Young – but she’s so nice – it’s doubtful she would initiate such a bold move. However, if Grover makes the motion, Marie may second it.
Not Likely: Gene Valentino – the suspension idea is his. He’s already patting himself on the back for this proposal, thinking that he has found the perfect middle ground.
Won’t do it: Kevin White – chairs the meeting and the chairman rarely makes a motion. He grumbles about Touart behind his back, but rarely stands up to Whitehead and Touart publicly.
Never, never: Mike Whitehead – Whitehead’s personal hunting trips and other activities with Touart fully compromise him on this issue. He’s too close a friend of Touart to do anything. He may not even vote to suspend Touart.
If termination of Touart’s employment ever came to a vote:
Grover Robinson and Marie Young: Yes
Mike Whitehead: No
Gene Valentino, Kevin White: Too close to call