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Columbia County manager Scott Johnson confirms retirement, denies plans to run for office

Columbia County · April 27, 2026
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County Manager Scott Johnson restated his retirement at year’s end on the County Compass podcast and denied rumors that he will run for office or exert behind-the-scenes control, citing the code restriction and pledging county continuity.

Scott Johnson, Columbia County manager, reiterated on the County Compass podcast that he has announced his retirement effective at the end of the year and denied rumors that the move is a prelude to running for elected office or that he would run the county from behind the scenes.

Johnson thanked listeners for congratulatory messages and for critical feedback, then…

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