Comments on: Century Moves Forward With Hiring Vernon Prather As Interim City Manager http://www.northescambia.com/2019/11/century-moves-forward-with-hiring-vernon-prather-as-interim-city-manager Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:38:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Citizen http://www.northescambia.com/2019/11/century-moves-forward-with-hiring-vernon-prather-as-interim-city-manager/comment-page-1#comment-402108 Citizen Thu, 21 Nov 2019 05:23:25 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=382976#comment-402108 Yes M in Bratt He better resolve the billing discrepancy or get the staff to do otherwise. People may not know it but but as for me, my patience and understanding has reached its peak. I expect good things from here on out. I think they will deliver. Yes M in Bratt

He better resolve the billing discrepancy or get the staff to do otherwise. People may not know it but but as for me, my patience and understanding has reached its peak. I expect good things from here on out. I think they will deliver.

]]> By: Tim http://www.northescambia.com/2019/11/century-moves-forward-with-hiring-vernon-prather-as-interim-city-manager/comment-page-1#comment-402107 Tim Thu, 21 Nov 2019 05:10:30 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=382976#comment-402107 How in the world do you hire someone without doing an interview and for $80,000??? Take a look at the other 4 people who applied and tell me this guy would serve the town better???? The 4 who voted to do this need to be replaced because they are to incompetent to hold a position of public trust....or maybe they are just lazy.... either way the town gets screwed How in the world do you hire someone without doing an interview and for $80,000???
Take a look at the other 4 people who applied and tell me this guy would serve the town better???? The 4 who voted to do this need to be replaced because they are to incompetent to hold a position of public trust….or maybe they are just lazy…. either way the town gets screwed

]]> By: Citizen http://www.northescambia.com/2019/11/century-moves-forward-with-hiring-vernon-prather-as-interim-city-manager/comment-page-1#comment-402105 Citizen Thu, 21 Nov 2019 04:57:28 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=382976#comment-402105 Yeah and fire the accountant that let them go 3 M in the hole by misappropriation of the gasoline tax. Yes we are paying attention. Hope the loan was paid back.. Yeah and fire the accountant that let them go 3 M in the hole by misappropriation of the gasoline tax.

Yes we are paying attention. Hope the loan was paid back..

]]> By: M in Bratt http://www.northescambia.com/2019/11/century-moves-forward-with-hiring-vernon-prather-as-interim-city-manager/comment-page-1#comment-402100 M in Bratt Wed, 20 Nov 2019 23:20:47 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=382976#comment-402100 If you are hiring for a position that you can't afford, why not hire somebody that you know first hand can handle the job. I wonder if he will make any headway identifying and collecting from the 50% that are not paying for utilities? and will he be able to unveil the secret of how many sitting around the table were/are getting free utilities? If you are hiring for a position that you can’t afford, why not hire somebody that you know first hand can handle the job. I wonder if he will make any headway identifying and collecting from the 50% that are not paying for utilities? and will he be able to unveil the secret of how many sitting around the table were/are getting free utilities?

]]> By: Wayne http://www.northescambia.com/2019/11/century-moves-forward-with-hiring-vernon-prather-as-interim-city-manager/comment-page-1#comment-402082 Wayne Wed, 20 Nov 2019 14:11:00 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=382976#comment-402082 Terrible, I have a cousin with more than enough qualification who had just turned his resume / app in He went to MIT for 5 years...same as Hawkins....MIT (Mikes Instant Tuneup) Terrible, I have a cousin with more than enough qualification who had just turned his resume / app in
He went to MIT for 5 years…same as Hawkins….MIT (Mikes Instant Tuneup)

]]> By: Reg501 http://www.northescambia.com/2019/11/century-moves-forward-with-hiring-vernon-prather-as-interim-city-manager/comment-page-1#comment-402058 Reg501 Wed, 20 Nov 2019 01:28:16 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=382976#comment-402058 I worked with Mr. Prather at the city of Gulf Breeze for over 6 years and during those times he taught me a great deal about pumps, general operation of sewage treatment processes, water management as well as stormwater management. During his long career with the City, he was director of public services and later promoted to assistant city manager. Mr. Prather was instrumental during the April 2014 flood that engulfed the city of Gulf Breeze, coordinating rental pumps from all over the central southeast to drain the city. College degree.....bogus, Mr. Prather has the experience that any college degree could ever compare with. Citizens of Century, you should be blessed to have such an intelligent, trustworthy and experienced person to help make your city great. I worked with Mr. Prather at the city of Gulf Breeze for over 6 years and during those times he taught me a great deal about pumps, general operation of sewage treatment processes, water management as well as stormwater management. During his long career with the City, he was director of public services and later promoted to assistant city manager. Mr. Prather was instrumental during the April 2014 flood that engulfed the city of Gulf Breeze, coordinating rental pumps from all over the central southeast to drain the city. College degree…..bogus, Mr. Prather has the experience that any college degree could ever compare with. Citizens of Century, you should be blessed to have such an intelligent, trustworthy and experienced person to help make your city great.

]]> By: Elmer Fudd http://www.northescambia.com/2019/11/century-moves-forward-with-hiring-vernon-prather-as-interim-city-manager/comment-page-1#comment-402051 Elmer Fudd Wed, 20 Nov 2019 00:27:12 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=382976#comment-402051 Can't you be sued by the other applicants who met all the qualifications listed, only to be passed over for someone who doesn't meet all the qualifications? Especially when the guy you're going to hire talked you into hiring the guy who is telling you to hire him now? You hired Prather as consultant, who talked you into hiring Eddy, who now says you should hire Prather. The Town of Century should be a Reality TV show. Can’t you be sued by the other applicants who met all the qualifications listed, only to be passed over for someone who doesn’t meet all the qualifications? Especially when the guy you’re going to hire talked you into hiring the guy who is telling you to hire him now? You hired Prather as consultant, who talked you into hiring Eddy, who now says you should hire Prather. The Town of Century should be a Reality TV show.

]]> By: Willis http://www.northescambia.com/2019/11/century-moves-forward-with-hiring-vernon-prather-as-interim-city-manager/comment-page-1#comment-402049 Willis Wed, 20 Nov 2019 00:23:27 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=382976#comment-402049 Well Mr. Prather, you can see what your up against in the public eye. If hired you might consider an interview with North Escambia. Maybe some information on the Gas Dept. losses, steps being taken to correct them. Some overview of where you will be trying improve the processes ? You can never make everyone happy but you could put some citizens at ease possibly with a little information. A small attempt at transparency. Well Mr. Prather, you can see what your up against in the public eye.
If hired you might consider an interview with North Escambia. Maybe some information on the Gas Dept. losses, steps being taken to correct them.
Some overview of where you will be trying improve the processes ?

You can never make everyone happy but you could put some citizens at ease possibly with a little information. A small attempt at transparency.

]]> By: Piney Woods http://www.northescambia.com/2019/11/century-moves-forward-with-hiring-vernon-prather-as-interim-city-manager/comment-page-1#comment-402048 Piney Woods Wed, 20 Nov 2019 00:04:11 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=382976#comment-402048 Is it too late to apply? Geezzzz... Is it too late to apply? Geezzzz…

]]> By: Bob http://www.northescambia.com/2019/11/century-moves-forward-with-hiring-vernon-prather-as-interim-city-manager/comment-page-1#comment-402041 Bob Tue, 19 Nov 2019 21:04:57 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=382976#comment-402041 Dear TOC, I would like to apply for the job of Interim City Manager. Here are my qualifications: 1) My friends think that I would be "a great fit for this job". 2) I have a "proven ability to get things done on a shoestring budget". 3) I will do the right thing. 4) I have a "ton of common sense". 5) I can "see the big picture". 6) I am a consumer of "water and wastewater systems and...gas as well". 7) I am not a good ole boy. 8) I do not know anyone in Century. 9) I have an MBA-that stands for Master of Business Administration. 10) I will accept the position for $70,000. 11) I hate corruption and incompetence. Dear TOC,

I would like to apply for the job of Interim City Manager.

Here are my qualifications:

1) My friends think that I would be “a great fit for this job”.
2) I have a “proven ability to get things done on a shoestring budget”.
3) I will do the right thing.
4) I have a “ton of common sense”.
5) I can “see the big picture”.
6) I am a consumer of “water and wastewater systems and…gas as well”.
7) I am not a good ole boy.
8) I do not know anyone in Century.
9) I have an MBA-that stands for Master of Business Administration.
10) I will accept the position for $70,000.
11) I hate corruption and incompetence.

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