FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. — The search is on for a new Fernandina Beach city attorney.
In a meeting Tuesday night, the City Commission voted to terminate Tammi Bach.
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Commissioner Tim Poynter said he wanted to bring forth the motion “after careful consideration of the city’s future needs and due to … lack of confidence and trust in the current city attorney.”
The decision was not unanimous.
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Vice Mayor Darron Ayscue voted no, calling it an “absolute mistake” made without proper prior discussion.
Bach responded to the vote in a statement to Action News Jax:
“I am stunned and heartbroken. There was no warning, nothing behind the scenes to indicate this. Yet, I am overwhelmed by feelings of gratitude and so very honored to have had the opportunity to serve the City of Fernandina Beach for more than 17 years.”
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Bach first began her role as City Attorney in 2007.
She has been placed on 30-day administrative leave before her termination, while the city manager searches for a replacement.
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