County Administration

Faye W. Outlaw, MPA County Administrator Email: OutlawF@stlucieco.org

Lee Ann Lowery Assistant County Administrator Email: LoweryL@stlucieco.org

Dear Residents of St. Lucie County and Visitors:

As the new County Administrator, I inherited a well-managed operation and an experienced staff.  As a team, we will build on the successes of the prior years.

With the dedicated leadership of the Board of County Commissioners, we are poised to weather the current economic storm.  Departments continue to closely monitor expenses, many employees are performing in dual capacities, only critical positions are filled as vacancies occur and cost-saving-measures are being pursued such as changes to the County Health Insurance program.

While we're operating at 2001 county staffing levels, we have not had to make major service cuts.  In fact, in some areas, we have even expanded our operations. The Board increased the funding level to the Economic Development Council in response to the increased need to expand efforts to recruit companies to the County in light of the economic downturn and the resultant rise in unemployment within our county.

The Board's increased investment in economic development is yielding positive dividends for new jobs in the county. Diabetes-equipment firm Liberty Medical, already one of the county's largest private employers, has plans to expand its operations in Port St. Lucie, creating up to 800 full-time jobs during the next two years.   J. J. Taylor Companies, the second largest beer distributor in Florida and one of the country's top 10 distributors, will open their newest warehouse and beverage distribution operation in Fort Pierce.  The company will employ 70 people in a 25,000 square-foot facility in the Crossroads Park of Commerce.

Moving Forward:

Like everyone, St. Lucie County is continuing to change the way it does business.  Our operations have been streamlined and our procedures are constantly improving. Quality services are still being provided with help from residents and stakeholders who serve as dedicated volunteers.  As we navigate through these tough economic times, we will continue to strive to be the best. Under the leadership of the Board of County Commissioners, we look forward to continue to move forward from good to great!

Sincerely,

Faye W. Outlaw, MPA
County Administrator