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Sagadahoc commissioners approve hire of Russell (recorded as "Hoot") for EMA deputy director
Summary
The board approved the hiring of Russell (recorded in the meeting transcript as "Russell Hoot") as deputy director for the county emergency management agency; staff reported 10 applications were received and five applicants interviewed.
Sagadahoc County commissioners voted to approve the hiring of Russell (recorded in the meeting transcript as "Russell Hoot") as deputy director for the county’s Emergency Management Agency.
Why it matters: The hire fills a deputy-level emergency-management role the county said is needed to support ongoing grant programs and increasing local emergency-management responsibilities.
Hiring details: The motion recorded in the minutes was to "approve the hiring of Russell Hoot." Staff said the search produced 10 applications; five candidates were interviewed and two withdrew. Staff reported that the interview panel included the state director Jess Gray and Matt Sharp (who participated in the panel). The candidate was described in the meeting as having military service with the U.S. Space Force/Air National Guard and experience in chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear response.
Vote: The board approved the hire by voice vote; the transcript records "all in favor, aye," indicating unanimous approval on the three-member board.
Ending: Commissioners welcomed the candidate and closed discussion. The county did not record additional hiring conditions in the public transcript.
