Northampton County Executive has nominated Deborah Watlington, a CPA, as the county's new Director of Fiscal Affairs. She was introduced at yesterday's Personnel Committee and is set for confirmation by County Council this evening. If confirmed, the county will finally have a Director of Fiscal Affairs for the first time since October of last year.
Watlington, who as a degree in accounting and an MBA from Lehigh U, has been employed by Lehigh for the past 16 years. She's worked in accounting for 30 years. She is currently Senior Financial Analyst in the Provost Office.
She is one of 10 applicants for the job. "I believe she will be an asset to the county throughout my tenure," said Zrinski.
Qayyum, who earlier had reservations about the Human Relations Comm'n appointments and the salaries for Continuum of Care directors, had written questions about whether Watlington had direct government financial experience, but conceded she had good qualifications.
He also complained about the proposed salary of $125,108. Zrinski responded that this salary is actually lower than what she was getting at Lehigh. His numerous objections are hard to report because he consistently fails to use his mike.
Finally, Council member Kelly Keegan interjected that "it seems like we're badgering a woman we're lucky to get."
For once, I agree with her.
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