Former Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Administrator Glen Gilzean is receiving $20,000 a month through December as part of a consulting agreement quietly inked when he stepped down in March.
What’s Happening:
- According to the Orlando Sentinel, Gilzean, who stepped down from the CFTOD when appointed as Orange County Elections Supervisor, is still receiving money from the district.
- Gilzean is being paid $20,000 a month through December as part of a consulting agreement quietly put together when he stepped down, effective as of April 1st.
- Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Gilzean, one of his political allies, to serve as Orange County’s supervisor of elections – with an annual salary of $205,000.
- This information wasn’t publicly known until this time, but Stephanie Kopelousos, who replaced Gilzean at the CFTOD, authorized the agreement.
- Between his elections job and consulting contract, Gilzean is drawing a taxpayer-funded income of about $37,000 a month.
- The agreement doesn’t include a list of specific tasks for Gilzean, although it notes that requested services will be performed on a “part-time basis and shall not interfere with … other full-time employment obligations.”
- The district can terminate the agreement early with or without cause, according to the terms.