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File #: 2026-22350   
Type: Notation for Record Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 3/11/2026 Meeting Body Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 3/17/2026 Final action:
Title: Present Notification of the Appointment of John Pearson as Marion County Building Safety Director
Attachments: 1. John Pearson Resume, 2. Offer Letter_Building Director_J. Pearson

 

SUBJECT:

Title

Present Notification of the Appointment of John Pearson as Marion County Building Safety Director

Body

 

INITIATOR:

DEPARTMENT:

Tracy Straub, PE, Assistant County Administrator

Administration

 

DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:

Following a broad search and interview rounds with the most qualified candidates, John Pearson received the highest composite ranking from the interview panel.

 

The first-round interview panel consisted of the Munipal Services Director, the Marion County Building Official and the Veterans Services Director. In addition to the first interview panel, Mr. Peason completed a second-round interview with the County Administrator and the Assistant County Administrators. After the second-round interview process, it is evident that Mr. Pearson possesses both the skillset and the experience to lead the Building Safety Department to the next level of success.

 

This memorandum shall serve as a notification to the Board of the appointment of John Pearson as the Building Safety Director with a salary of $150,155.20. Barring any discussion from the Board, Mr. Pearson will be considered confirmed.

 

BUDGET/IMPACT:

None

 

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Recommended action

None, information only.

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