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Deputy county administrator outlines recruitment, invoice‑scam warning and comprehensive plan rewrite
Summary
Deputy county administrator Lee Pam told the wetlands board the county will reopen recruitment for environmental planning staff, warned of a convincing invoice scam circulating in the region, and announced a comprehensive plan rewrite with public engagement through mid‑2027.
Deputy County Administrator Lee Pam updated the board on three administrative items: recruitment, a scam alert and the county’s comprehensive plan rewrite.
On staffing, Pam said the recently hired environmental planner left after five weeks and the county will reopen recruitment for an environmental planner/inspector and an environmental permit specialist; both internal and external applicants will be considered.
Pam warned board members and applicants about a recent invoice scam circulating in the region that uses forged county seals and convincing language to request payment or wire transfers. He said the county posted a notice on the county website and social media, the sheriff’s office is aware, and anyone who suspects they paid a fraudulent invoice should contact the sheriff’s non‑emergency line.
On the comprehensive plan, Pam said the county hired a consultant (the Berkeley Group) and kicked off a rewrite, noting state code requires a five‑year review; the county will conduct pop‑ups, workshops and joint work sessions over the coming months and expects the process to continue through about August 2027 to address coastal resilience and other policy updates.
Pam asked board members to help identify candidates for the open positions and signaled the county will reach out to board members individually for input during the plan development.
