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Reference Notes
Wayne Saunders
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Ray San Fratello – Executive Director, City of Clermont’s Chamber of Congress, FL
352-394-4191
Mr. San Fratello has known Mr. Saunders since 2004. Mr. San Fratello was originally attracted
to the City of Clermont because its prosperity. He is impressed by how the City has continued to
grow. Mr. Saunders helped manage this growth and has overseen the expansion of both the
population and available business opportunities.
During this growth period Mr. Saunders has managed to keep taxes low. While the rest of the
State was severely challenged by the economic crisis, Clermont was not affected as much
because it had saved sufficient funds to carry its operations through the difficult economic times.
At the time Mr. Saunders began as City Manager he only required a very small staff. However,
as the City grew, he added new positions and responsibilities to his employees and has created an
adept working force. Mr. Saunders is conservative by nature but is comfortable when he has to
make public presentations or take charge of difficult situations as needed.
Mr. Saunders will be a quality City Manager in any situation. If a city is challenged by financial
turmoil, Mr. Saunders will help rectify the situation and improve that city’s economic growth.
Words or phrases used to describe Wayne Saunders:
Thoughtful,
Decent,
Financially shrewd,
Academic,
Friendly, and
Straightforward.
Strengths:
He always has the taxpayers in mind.
Weaknesses: Needs to rely more on others instead of wanting to solve everything himself.
Completed by:
Amanda Jenkins
Colin Baenziger & Associates
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