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Indian River County administrator outlines priorities: beach renourishment, parks plan and $50 million land-acquisition authorization
Summary
County Administrator John Tikhanik described his role and highlighted projects including beach renourishment (Sectors 4 and 5), a parks master plan, Sandridge Golf clubhouse financing, Fire Station 15, housing partnerships and a voter-approved authorization to borrow up to $50,000,000 for environmentally sensitive land acquisitions.
John Tikhanik, Indian River County administrator, outlined his office’s priorities and recent projects in an interview on the county’s “Sunny Side of IRC” program, saying he oversees department directors and coordinates policy for the Board of County Commissioners.
“As the county administrator, I’m essentially the chief policy adviser for the the Board of County Commissioners,” Tikhanik said, describing a role that includes managing the budget, working with department heads and staying connected to residents through public engagement and surveys. He said the county employs “about 1000 or so employees,” with the bulk doing the agency’s day-to-day work.
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