08/01/16 ~ Commissioner Howard Kessler Awarded "Torchbearer" Title

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Wakulla County Commissioner Howard Kessler Awarded “Torchbearer” Title

Crawfordville, Florida – Commissioner Howard Kessler was awarded the “Torchbearer” title during the 2016 Florida Association of Counties Annual Conference.  This title is received by only 90 Commissioners throughout the State. Torchbearers are Commissioners who have completed the Certified County Commissioner and Advanced County Commissioner programs who continue to participate in FAC activities and educational offerings once they complete their certifications.

“It is important that our commissioners keep current with new laws and opportunities but also refresh the basics of how to best serve the citizens as their commissioners”, said Commissioner Kessler. “Obtaining the knowledge is only one half of the equation, using what is learned in the exercise of their job as county commissioner, where the rubber hits the road, is vital to good decision making.”

 For additional information related to this story, please contact Jessica Welch, Communications & Public Services Director at (850) 926-0919 ext. 706 or jwelch@mywakulla.com.