Pemberton inherits vacancies, big projects

Posted on November 23, 2018

Acting County Administrator LaWanda Pemberton may soon be able to drop the “acting” portion of her title, as commissioners hope to approve a contract at their next meeting.

Pemberton was unanimously appointed to fill the county’s top job at a special Nov. 14 meeting after former administrator Ted Lakey was terminated in a 4-0 vote. While commissioners made it clear that she was not serving in an interim or temporary role, Pemberton said she preferred to keep the word “acting” in her title until a contract was finalized.

PHOTO: Among the first order of business for Acting County Administrator LaWanda Pemberton (second from left) will be filling several key county positions, including assistant county administrator and veterans service officer.

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