Comments on: 17 Apply For Century Town Administrator Job. Here’s The List. And What Happens Next. http://www.northescambia.com/2025/07/17-apply-for-century-town-administrator-job-heres-the-list-and-what-happends-next Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:45:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Uknown Required http://www.northescambia.com/2025/07/17-apply-for-century-town-administrator-job-heres-the-list-and-what-happends-next/comment-page-1#comment-570888 Uknown Required Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:27:50 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=590257#comment-570888 This is ridiculous to the know facts how Century is downwards town with no feasibility of anything to show it’s progress during these years from early 2000’s on forward until now, Mayor Benny Barnes were the best Mayor Century ever had, he bought progress to Century by bringing the businesses ( Starter’s, others as well , industrial park - which is now a ghost town) sounds like a scene from western movie with no one wants to be in all quiet, no opportunities, nothing is exciting happening, because the previous mayor’s who came afterwards Benny Barnes , the town council members , have done nothing to help the residents, the town to become flourish instead made the town like a unwanted dried flower left in a vase with no water. The council members who been on the council for years -( I can name two McMurray and Gomez ) you think hopefully they would want a successful town to become the guiding light of the first town when tourists comes through to see beautiful things, nope ! It ‘s a ritual town by previous and present rituals officials who don’t want to see growth, I hate to say this growth is needed for anything to become successful rather you like or not, Century and McDavid have do many undeveloped land which can be buy developers who can bring plenty of opportunities, especially for the black youth because the older black generation in Century didn’t show the young generation how to lead or become leaders. Now town looking for a new administrator - different ones from different places who possibly or may not have town interests, no different the ones who been on the council seats for plenty years, Century need a new renovations of new developments in its area , the old stuck up people need to get out of the way, let the new people come take over the infrastructure of Century, give Century a new hope of life, let youngsters and younglings know don’t be like the old ways - be yourself, become the new leader to show others how to lead , until the Century is nothing but a poor dunk town This is ridiculous to the know facts how Century is downwards town with no feasibility of anything to show it’s progress during these years from early 2000’s on forward until now, Mayor Benny Barnes were the best Mayor Century ever had, he bought progress to Century by bringing the businesses ( Starter’s, others as well , industrial park – which is now a ghost town) sounds like a scene from western movie with no one wants to be in all quiet, no opportunities, nothing is exciting happening, because the previous mayor’s who came afterwards Benny Barnes , the town council members , have done nothing to help the residents, the town to become flourish instead made the town like a unwanted dried flower left in a vase with no water. The council members who been on the council for years -( I can name two McMurray and Gomez ) you think hopefully they would want a successful town to become the guiding light of the first town when tourists comes through to see beautiful things, nope ! It ‘s a ritual town by previous and present rituals officials who don’t want to see growth,
I hate to say this growth is needed for anything to become successful rather you like or not, Century and McDavid have do many undeveloped land which can be buy developers who can bring plenty of opportunities, especially for the black youth because the older black generation in Century didn’t show the young generation how to lead or become leaders. Now town looking for a new administrator – different ones from different places who possibly or may not have town interests, no different the ones who been on the council seats for plenty years,
Century need a new renovations of new developments in its area , the old stuck up people need to get out of the way, let the new people come take over the infrastructure of Century, give Century a new hope of life, let youngsters and younglings know don’t be like the old ways – be yourself, become the new leader to show others how to lead , until the Century is nothing but a poor dunk town

]]> By: Chris http://www.northescambia.com/2025/07/17-apply-for-century-town-administrator-job-heres-the-list-and-what-happends-next/comment-page-1#comment-570804 Chris Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:34:36 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=590257#comment-570804 I am pulling for Jared Schumacher, who is a member of Westminster Rescue Mission. I think that Century can use a good rescue mission, like it, or not. I am pulling for Jared Schumacher, who is a member of Westminster Rescue Mission. I think that Century can use a good rescue mission, like it, or not.

]]> By: Gman http://www.northescambia.com/2025/07/17-apply-for-century-town-administrator-job-heres-the-list-and-what-happends-next/comment-page-1#comment-570789 Gman Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:20:09 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=590257#comment-570789 David J. Murzin will bring professionalism and strong leadership to the town of Century. Murzin can bring his economic development experience to a area in need of growth. David J. Murzin will bring professionalism and strong leadership to the town of Century. Murzin can bring his economic development experience to a area in need of growth.

]]> By: Livability is the Key http://www.northescambia.com/2025/07/17-apply-for-century-town-administrator-job-heres-the-list-and-what-happends-next/comment-page-1#comment-570610 Livability is the Key Sat, 12 Jul 2025 18:48:45 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=590257#comment-570610 The key to Century’s future is livability. It’s not tourism. Nor landing big manufacturing. It’s the little things. Feeling safe (crime, natural hazards, transportation). An attractiveness to housing, neighborhoods, and commercial areas. Availability of quality food. Affordability. Ways to make a living. Forward looking and investing in the future. A healthy place to be mentally, physically, spiritually. The potential manager (and a town council, mayor, and citizens) who sees this is the key to improving livability. The key to Century’s future is livability.

It’s not tourism. Nor landing big manufacturing.

It’s the little things. Feeling safe (crime, natural hazards, transportation). An attractiveness to housing, neighborhoods, and commercial areas. Availability of quality food. Affordability. Ways to make a living. Forward looking and investing in the future. A healthy place to be mentally, physically, spiritually.

The potential manager (and a town council, mayor, and citizens) who sees this is the key to improving livability.

]]> By: Citizen http://www.northescambia.com/2025/07/17-apply-for-century-town-administrator-job-heres-the-list-and-what-happends-next/comment-page-1#comment-570607 Citizen Sat, 12 Jul 2025 18:02:10 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=590257#comment-570607 I wouldn't mind if a great athlete or say baseball manager wanted to come back and live here, keep a houseand yard up, pay bills on time or even serve on the council but that does NOT qualify them to administer a municipality. Period. Thinking like that has us in the position we are in today. A superbowl champion accomplished a notable feat but that does not equate with understanding FL statutes, enterprise funds, proper uses of say the gas tax or LOST or TIF or the sunshine law, drinking water standards. The Land development code, etc. I wouldn’t mind if a great athlete or say baseball manager wanted to come back and live here, keep a houseand yard up, pay bills on time or even serve on the council but that does NOT qualify them to administer a municipality. Period.

Thinking like that has us in the position we are in today.

A superbowl champion accomplished a notable feat but that does not equate with understanding FL statutes, enterprise funds, proper uses of say the gas tax or LOST or TIF or the sunshine law, drinking water standards. The Land development code, etc.

]]> By: Citizen http://www.northescambia.com/2025/07/17-apply-for-century-town-administrator-job-heres-the-list-and-what-happends-next/comment-page-1#comment-570543 Citizen Sat, 12 Jul 2025 05:56:39 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=590257#comment-570543 The "give back" was used as campaign slogans and don't be surprised if they want to hire someone because he's a " blackcat" I think Ben's smarter than that. Just because everybody knows or is related or goes to the same church should not qualify them for a position to manage a town. Nothing wrong with being aware of that. The “give back” was used as campaign slogans and don’t be surprised if they want to hire someone because he’s a ” blackcat”
I think Ben’s smarter than that. Just because everybody knows or is related or goes to the same church should not qualify them for a position to manage a town. Nothing wrong with being aware of that.

]]> By: Citizen http://www.northescambia.com/2025/07/17-apply-for-century-town-administrator-job-heres-the-list-and-what-happends-next/comment-page-1#comment-570541 Citizen Sat, 12 Jul 2025 05:37:14 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=590257#comment-570541 To W (probably Jeff) He has no experience with the day to day in and outs of running various utilities. He's been unsuccessfully running for political seats in South AL plus NW FL. We need some one who understands management of workforce and simple things like getting Highway 29 repaving on the five year plan with FDOT, how to turn in an audit on time, test potable water, look ahead to get infrastructure in place, have a gas superintendent etc. Boots on the ground. At least he's a Republican, Harvard graduate. I have a bad taste regarding the ideology (insanity ) of another. What's wrong with Century is a lack of competence and leadership for a very long time. Here's a chance to get it right. I'm not on the selection committee anyway. Just commenting. To W (probably Jeff)
He has no experience with the day to day in and outs of running various utilities. He’s been unsuccessfully running for political seats in South AL plus NW FL. We need some one who understands management of workforce and simple things like getting Highway 29 repaving on the five year plan with FDOT, how to turn in an audit on time, test potable water, look ahead to get infrastructure in place, have a gas superintendent etc. Boots on the ground.
At least he’s a Republican, Harvard graduate. I have a bad taste regarding the ideology (insanity ) of another.

What’s wrong with Century is a lack of competence and leadership for a very long time. Here’s a chance to get it right.

I’m not on the selection committee anyway. Just commenting.

]]> By: W http://www.northescambia.com/2025/07/17-apply-for-century-town-administrator-job-heres-the-list-and-what-happends-next/comment-page-1#comment-570536 W Sat, 12 Jul 2025 03:17:09 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=590257#comment-570536 Dear Citizen, While we all have a right to an opinion, it seems really short sided to simply dismiss a candidate because they have a fancy education. Especially given the fact that he is a CHS graduate and native. How many people from our small town/school can say that they graduated from Harvard? I view that as a great accomplishment for our area. If he was an athlete that played at the highest level, we would be celebrating his accomplishments and welcoming him back to the area to serve the city. However, since he achieved one of the highest degrees available, we simply want to eliminate him from the candidate pool. Maybe the problem in Century reaches well beyond the Mayor and council given that line of thinking. Maybe he doesn’t deserve the role for many other reasons but he certainly shouldn’t be pushed to the side due to his accomplished education. I am just surprised that a person with that accomplished background is even considering to step into that mess. Then again, a native that lives in the area and looking to give back to the community that shaped him. What a novel concept!!! Dear Citizen,
While we all have a right to an opinion, it seems really short sided to simply dismiss a candidate because they have a fancy education. Especially given the fact that he is a CHS graduate and native. How many people from our small town/school can say that they graduated from Harvard? I view that as a great accomplishment for our area. If he was an athlete that played at the highest level, we would be celebrating his accomplishments and welcoming him back to the area to serve the city. However, since he achieved one of the highest degrees available, we simply want to eliminate him from the candidate pool. Maybe the problem in Century reaches well beyond the Mayor and council given that line of thinking. Maybe he doesn’t deserve the role for many other reasons but he certainly shouldn’t be pushed to the side due to his accomplished education. I am just surprised that a person with that accomplished background is even considering to step into that mess. Then again, a native that lives in the area and looking to give back to the community that shaped him. What a novel concept!!!

]]> By: Ed http://www.northescambia.com/2025/07/17-apply-for-century-town-administrator-job-heres-the-list-and-what-happends-next/comment-page-1#comment-570512 Ed Fri, 11 Jul 2025 21:20:08 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=590257#comment-570512 This is something not needed we needs a mayor with guts a new council that's what we need This is something not needed we needs a mayor with guts a new council that’s what we need

]]> By: Citizen http://www.northescambia.com/2025/07/17-apply-for-century-town-administrator-job-heres-the-list-and-what-happends-next/comment-page-1#comment-570491 Citizen Fri, 11 Jul 2025 17:53:32 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=590257#comment-570491 In my opinion You needs a hands on, come in everyday type person with experience running a municipality with all the services. They must relocate and be on the clock and at every meeting of the council. Management of personal is important. Most of the problems with Century has to do with employees not taking charge of their own departments and running them with competence. Right off the bat, you don't need a politically connected consultant from Gulfbreeze blowing hot air for consolidation efforts, nor a Harvard graduate, even if a Century native. A worker bee, familiar with gas, water waste water, finances, FL law and accountability. We had a good one with Prather, who immediately turned the gas department fiasco around with common sense about metering use. He was trying to get the employees jacked up but Gomez and others bought into the whining drama. Hope the Mayor uses discernment t and the council votes on his recommendation. Don't let the economic development promises skew the need to simply manage a town. That's the priority. In my opinion
You needs a hands on, come in everyday type person with experience running a municipality with all the services. They must relocate and be on the clock and at every meeting of the council.
Management of personal is important. Most of the problems with Century has to do with employees not taking charge of their own departments and running them with competence.
Right off the bat, you don’t need a politically connected consultant from Gulfbreeze blowing hot air for consolidation efforts, nor a Harvard graduate, even if a Century native.
A worker bee, familiar with gas, water waste water, finances, FL law and accountability.

We had a good one with Prather, who immediately turned the gas department fiasco around with common sense about metering use.
He was trying to get the employees jacked up but Gomez and others bought into the whining drama.

Hope the Mayor uses discernment t and the council votes on his recommendation.

Don’t let the economic development promises skew the need to simply manage a town. That’s the priority.

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