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Columbia County Manager Scott Johnson Announces Retirement Effective Jan. 2, 2027
Summary
Scott Johnson, Columbia County’s county manager, said on the County Compass podcast that he will retire effective Jan. 2, 2027, after more than two decades in county administration and nearly four decades in public service, and reflected on the county’s fiscal strength and major projects.
Scott Johnson, Columbia County’s county manager, announced on the County Compass podcast that he will retire effective Jan. 2, 2027, and said he will continue working through the remainder of the year.
"It’s with a full heart and deep gratitude that I announce my retirement as your county manager effective 01/02/2027," Johnson said on the recorded episode. He said the announcement was made April 20 and that he plans to remain on the job until the stated effective date to complete outstanding work.
Johnson used the episode to review accomplishments during his time in office and to explain his decision. He credited more than 1,400 county employees and a supportive board for the county’s progress and said Columbia County is "financially sound, forward thinking, and ready for continued success." He cited several financial measures and projects as evidence of that claim: he said the county has maintained its lowest millage rate in 35 years, that operating budgets now exceed $400,000,000 a year, assets…
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