Ocean Highway and Port Authority (OHPA) seeks new attorney

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm

Reporter - News Analyst

October 21, 2018 4:00 p.m.

During their October 19, 2018 Special Meeting, OHPA Commissioners decided to advertise for a new attorney to replace Clyde Davis, whose resignation will be effective November 14, 2018.

In advising the commissioners on a process, Davis suggested that OHPA must first budget and plan for a new attorney.  Treasurer Pierre LaPorte said that legal services are covered in the OHPA Budget. Davis said that his bill for the last two months has eaten up $14,000 of that budget.

The position will be advertised locally and in Jacksonville.

OHPA Chair Adam Salzburg said that a new attorney must be in place by the December 19 OHPA Regular Meeting.

Interested applicants should check the OHPA website for additional information.

Editor's Note: Suanne Z. Thamm is a native of Chautauqua County, NY, who moved to Fernandina Beach from Alexandria,VA, in 1994. As a long time city resident and city watcher, she provides interesting insight into the many issues that impact our city. We are grateful for Suanne's many contributions to the Fernandina Observer.