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This is a Public Service-City worker goes full vigilante justice
Part 1
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of May 10, 2023., Reference # R000848-051023.
Dear Phocion,
The City of Lake Mary received a public information request from you on May 10, 2023. Your request mentioned:
"Dates of employment and cause of termination for employee in parks and recs named Kristen Halvorsen.
Not positive about spelling of first name."
Kristen Halvorsen
Hire Date: 05/23/2022
Termination Date: 03/03/2023
Termination Reason:
Violation of Personnel Policy 9.02, Group lll, 13 which is defined as: immoral, unlawful, or improper conduct or indecency, either on or off the job, which would tend to affect the employee's relationship with his/her job, his/her fellow workers, his/her reputation, or goodwill in the community.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact my office at (407) 585-1423.
Sincerely,
Michelle McCurdy
City Clerk
City Clerk's Office
Mission
To enhance and enrich the quality of life and encourage healthy lifestyles for our community through superior parks, open spaces, facilities, trails, and recreational opportunities.
Values
We are committed to our community's trust and opportunity to serve. Our values of teamwork, integrity, and excellence will be clearly evident in our actions.
https://www.facebook.com/CityofLakeMary/?ref=bookmarks
Kevin Smith
City Manager
Phone: 407-585-1419
Kevin said Kristen was terminated for conduct unbecoming a City of Lake Mary Employee.
Kevin Smith was appointed City Manager in April of 2019. Previously, he was City Manager for the City of Winter Springs and also worked at the City of Sanford, serving in multiple roles including Director of Finance & Administrative Services, Human Resources Director, and CRA Executive Director.
Mr. Smith holds a BS degree in Accounting from Florida State University and an MBA degree from the University of Central Florida, and has 30 years municipal government related experience. He is a member of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA). Mr. Smith has also published several articles including: “How one small city survived the recession – The right attitude helps Winter Springs, Fla. through dark times” – April 2012 issue of American City & County Magazine, and “Transparency and communication in government: The key to earning constituent’s trust” – November/December 2010 issue of Quality Cities Magazine.
And, in 2014, he was named Municipal Executive of the Year by the Tri-County League of Cities.
Sue Thorne
Executive Assistant to City Manager
Phone: 407-585-1419
City of Lake Mary
100 N Country Club Rd
Lake Mary, FL 32746
Phone: 407-585-1400
Nipe, Bryan Parks and Recreation Director 407-585-1492
Rivas, Sheryl Sr. Administrative Assistant 407-585-1494
Semento, Jill Assistant Parks and Recreation Director 407-585-1456
Carew, Katie Events Manager 407-585-1421
Smith, Gunnar Business Manager 407-585-1497
Devine, Carmen Events Center Assistant Manager 407-585-1490
Swain, Natalie Recreation Manager 407-585-1426
Flannagin, Joe Parks Manager 407-585-1465
1st Amendment to the Constitution
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
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The right to petition government for redress of grievances is the right to make a complaint to, or seek the assistance of, one's government, without fear of punishment or reprisals.
Chapter 112, Part III of the Florida Statutes, "Code of Ethics for Public Officers, and Employees." Which states in part in : 112.311 (3) "It is likewise essential that the people be free to seek redress of their grievances and express their opinions to all government officials on current issues and past or pending legislative and executive actions at every level of government. In order to preserve and maintain the integrity of the governmental process, it is necessary that the identity, expenditures, and activities of those persons who regularly engage in efforts to persuade public officials to take specific actions, either by direct communication with such officials or by solicitation of others to engage in such efforts, be regularly disclosed to the people."
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