Columbia County Observer

Calls Expand for Florida Dept. of Ed. to Reverse Withdrawal from Youth Risk Behavior Survey

Posted May 27, 2022  11:45 am

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LC City Manager Search: Mayor Wants to Interview Candidates Without Looking at Resumes, Headhunter – Out of Steam

Posted May 20, 2022  008:45 am

LAKE CITY, FL – The sideways procurement of its headhunter, the enhanced level of secrecy encouraged by the City Attorney, and the general incompetence of the City Council have left Lake City reeling, dysfunctional, and unable to find a city manager.

Lake City-Columbia County Utility Easment Issues Spill Into County Roadway: It Was Not Pretty

Posted May 7, 2022  03:43 pm

COLUMBIA COUNTY, FL – This past Thursday’s County 5 meeting wrapped up its printed agenda in a world record thirty-eight minutes. It looked like everyone was going home early. Then, The 5 decided to have an impromptu mowing workshop and a discussion about a City Utility Project which included a contractor cutting up County roads.

LC City Manager Search: Looking for a Job, $160k Now the Top Pay - City Council Has an Epiphany

Posted May 4, 2022  02:55 pm

LAKE CITY, FL – Monday evening, the Lake City City Council re-thought its salary requirements for a city manager. Mayor Witt and Councilman Hill and Jefferson had changes of heart and upped the salary ante from $120k a year to $140k to $160k.

LC City Manager Search: Tonight, The City Council May Decide How Much Its City Manager Is Worth?

Posted May 2, 2022  02:50 pm

LAKE CITY, FL – At 6 pm this evening, the City Council will be discussing its vacant city manager position again. Flailing around like a fish out of water, anything could happen: at the Mayor level, the Councilman level, and from the public. 

LC City Manager Search: Flying by the Seat of Its Pants – New Requirements Could Be Problematic

Posted April 27, 2022  07:45 pm

LAKE CITY, FL – The Lake City City Manager search continued last night with the City Council further away from hiring a City Manager. With the Council minus one council member and apparent new hiring ground rules, more 2-2 deadlocks may be on the way. That is, if the City finds anyone to apply.

LC City Manager Search: Can An X-Army Colonel Get Lake City Aimed in the Right Direction? Tonight the City Council Will Decide

Posted April 26, 2022  11:15 am

LAKE CITY, FL – The Lake City City Manager search may come to a merciful end this evening after the City Council meets to discuss the offer of retired army colonel Glen Adams.