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Wayne Saunders
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Keith Mullins – Councilor, City of Clermont, FL 352-394-9805
Mr. Mullins has worked with Mr. Saunders since 1999, but they have known each other on a
social basis since 1988. They worked together until the autumn of 2012, at which time Mr.
Saunders left his position as City Manager and became a consultant to the City Manager. Mr.
Saunders performs every tasked assigned to him and exceeds expectations. He is straightforward
and never wastes time or money.
Mr. Saunders considers the big picture we he is engaged in planning and takes precautions to
safeguard the best interests of the City. He welcomes new ideas but only initiates changes to
operations after he has conducted adequate research into the issue at hand. He implements well
thought out business decisions rather than quick radical changes.
Mr. Saunders speaks comfortably to large groups and does so frequently. He addresses clubs and
community organizations and is always ready and willing to respond in a professional manner to
their occasionally pointed questions. Mr. Saunders demonstrates respect to everyone and, in
return, all people who know him hold him in high regard.
As a manager, Mr. Saunders is one of the best. His staff knows that he manages assignments in a
straightforward manner, and his employees generally remain in their positions for a long time.
The City has not experienced a high turnover rate. He delegates tasks quite well and allows
others to complete their assigned tasks with little interference.
Mr. Saunders was previously a finance manager; so he is very capable of handling a budget.
When the City wanted to build a new City Hall, Mr. Saunders worked with the engineers to
develop a Needs and Cost Analysis then established a working budget for that particular project.
He has successfully carried the City through economic downturns to the point where the City
does not currently have any outstanding debt.
Mr. Saunders left his position as City Manager in response to the actions of a small group of
citizens who carried a political grudge against him. This group had been quite vocal in its
opposition to him and was creating a rift within the City. For this and other reasons, Mr.
Saunders chose to resign.
Mr. Saunders will be an excellent City Manager wherever he goes. He has experience in the field
and puts his best effort into everything he is assigned or chooses to take on.
Words or phrases used to describe Wayne Saunders:
Trustworthy,
Professional,
Family man,
Loyal,
Respectful, and
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