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{{for|the early Escambia County resident of the same name|George Touart (19th century)}} | {{for|the early Escambia County resident of the same name|George Touart (19th century)}} | ||
− | '''George Touart''' ( | + | '''George Touart''' (pronounced TOO-ar) is the former [[Escambia County Administrator]], serving in that position from [[April 22]], [[2002]] until [[September 6]], [[2007]], when he was replaced by interim administrator [[Bob McLaughlin]]. |
During his tenure he presided over the [[soccer complex corruption scandal]] and the resulting removal from office of several [[County Commission]]ers, as well as the County's reconstruction efforts following [[Hurricane Ivan]]. He has also been at the center of a number of [[#Controversies|controversies]], including those leading to and surrounding his resignation. | During his tenure he presided over the [[soccer complex corruption scandal]] and the resulting removal from office of several [[County Commission]]ers, as well as the County's reconstruction efforts following [[Hurricane Ivan]]. He has also been at the center of a number of [[#Controversies|controversies]], including those leading to and surrounding his resignation. | ||
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==Education and early career== | ==Education and early career== | ||
Born in Pensacola, Touart received a Bachelor of Science degree in Community and Regional Planning from the University of Southern Mississippi and a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Troy State University.<ref>[http://www.co.escambia.fl.us/departments/board_of_county_commissioners/CountyAdministratornew.php County bio]</ref> | Born in Pensacola, Touart received a Bachelor of Science degree in Community and Regional Planning from the University of Southern Mississippi and a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Troy State University.<ref>[http://www.co.escambia.fl.us/departments/board_of_county_commissioners/CountyAdministratornew.php County bio]</ref> | ||
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Before returning to Pensacola, Touart served as administrator in two Mississippi counties, Jackson County (from 1989 to 2001) and Madison County (from December 2001 to April 2002). He was also a City Councilman in Pascagoula, Mississippi, from 1984 to 1989. | Before returning to Pensacola, Touart served as administrator in two Mississippi counties, Jackson County (from 1989 to 2001) and Madison County (from December 2001 to April 2002). He was also a City Councilman in Pascagoula, Mississippi, from 1984 to 1989. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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{{succession box | before = [[Bob Halfhill]] | title = [[Escambia County Administrator]] | years = 2002—2007 | after = [[Bob McLaughlin]]}} | {{succession box | before = [[Bob Halfhill]] | title = [[Escambia County Administrator]] | years = 2002—2007 | after = [[Bob McLaughlin]]}} | ||
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− | [[Category:Escambia County employees|Touart, George | + | [[Category:Escambia County employees|Touart, George]] |