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Reference Notes
Paul “Andy” Stewart
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city governments. Typically, Progressive crews show up at project sites and begin their work
without notification. Because of Mr. Stewart’s effort to nourish mutual respect and improve
business partnerships, the company agreed to include this agreement in Dundee’s contract.
Mr. Stewart demonstrates due diligence when obtaining grants for the City. He has a realistic
vision for Dundee and seeks out grants to support the City’s current and future needs. He sees
the big picture and proactively plans how the City will pay for and maintain funded projects after
the grant monies have been spent. He clearly understands the importance of meeting grant
milestones and timelines. For example, Mr. Stewart received a grant to install walking paths and
lighting around local ponds and lakes. Progressive was responsible for the installation of lighting
but, as the project progressed, it became clear the company might not meet its timelines.
However, Mr. Stewart and Mr. Miller identified the issues which were causing delays and
developed solutions so Progressive could meet its required timelines. They accomplished this
collaborative effort without anyone being blamed and without any unwelcomed City oversight.
Mr. Steward is a great listener. He analyzes all facets of a topic, then acts. At meetings he never
fidgets or speaks out of turn. He does not act in a reactionary manner or make decisions without
thought. He has keen analytical skills. He developed these skills, in part, while attending
college and majoring in engineering.
Mr. Stewart cultivated his negotiating skills while serving under a great mentor, Bobby Green.
He continues to strengthen those skills while serving a diverse Town Commission. He regularly
gets his projects approved, funded, implemented, and maintained, even working for a diverse
Commission. His repeated success is an indicator that he is a strong, flexible negotiator.
Words or phrases used to describe Paul Stewart:
Fair,
Balanced,
Intelligent,
Reserved,
Positive,
Family oriented.
Strengths: Demonstrates ingenuity, good at acquiring grants, good negotiator, results driven,
and follows through; has vision and is both flexible and analytical.
Weaknesses: Mr. Stewart’s reserved demeanor may give the impression that he does not care,
which is never the case.
Merissa Green - Reporter, The Ledger Media Group, Dundee, FL 863-398-0571
Ms. Green has known Mr. Stewart since 2004. She met him when he was Assistant City
Manager in Auburndale and is now one of his constituents and a neighbor in Dundee. Along
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