APA President in Brewing Scandal

APA President Robert B. Hunter is the center of an investigation in Hillsborough County over whether his retirement and subsequent application to be rehired resulted in "double-dipping" at the taxpayer's expense.

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February 19, 2009, 10:00 AM PST

By Stuart Meck


Reporter Mike Deeson of 10 Connect News reports:

"We have learned the former head of the Hillsborough Planning Commission, Bob Hunter, had worked on a plan for years to get his $145,000 a year job back after he retired.

As we first reported Wednesday, Hunter who retired December 31st wanted his job back 40 days after leaving. As part of his retirement, Hunter will receive $41,796 every year for the rest of his life and he will get a one-time payout from the Florida Retirement System of more than $200,000.

Some members of the Planning Commission, led by Jackie Wilson, are trying to do an end run and rehire Hunter. Not everyone is in agreement with the plan. Commissioner Ed Giunta says it stinks and he has a problem rehiring Hunter."

Hunter is the current President of the American Planning Association.

Thanks to Stuart Meck

Thursday, February 12, 2009 in 10Connects.com

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