Board confirms Jerry Rodriguez as Polk County building‑division director
Summary
The board confirmed Jerry Rodriguez as director of Polk County's Building Division effective Aug. 24, 2026. County manager cited Rodriguez's 25+ years of experience and recommended a base salary of about $146,411 plus benefits.
The Polk County Board of County Commissioners unanimously confirmed Jerry Rodriguez as the next director of the county building division on Aug. 18, with an effective date of Aug. 24, 2026.
County Manager Bill Beasley introduced Rodriguez and said the appointment followed a competitive public process and recommended confirmation. Beasley said the position is authorized in the current budget and noted a negotiated base salary of approximately $146,411 and employee benefits of approximately $40,730. After a motion and second, the board voted in favor of confirming Rodriguez.
Rodriguez thanked the board and said his goal was to lead and support the building division, work with partnering county divisions, and provide solution‑driven outcomes for residents and the business community.
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