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DSS director announces May 2026 retirement; board debates hiring firm versus local process
Summary
Department of Social Services Director Patrick Betancourt said he plans to retire May 30, 2026, and the Board of Social Services voted to engage a search firm; county commissioners debated whether to let county staff run a local recruitment first or authorize the outside firm due to cost and risk concerns.
Department of Social Services Director Patrick Betancourt told commissioners on Nov. 13 that he plans to retire on May 30, 2026, and described a succession plan and timeline for identifying a successor.
Board of Social Services decision and proposal: Betancourt said the Board of Social Services voted to engage Developmental Associates — the same firm used in a prior health‑director search — and proposed a multi‑step search spanning roughly 75 days with an…
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