Board names Kim Chiddo as new County Administrator
Chiddo has been serving as Interim County Administrator since the resignation of Linda Millsaps was accepted by the Board in July and held the title of Deputy County Administrator before Millsaps’ resignation.
The Board of Supervisors appointed Kim Chiddo to be the new Floyd County Administrator in a unanimous vote during its regular meeting Tuesday night.
Chiddo has been serving as Interim County Administrator since the resignation of Linda Millsaps was accepted by the Board in July and held the title of Deputy County Administrator before Millsaps’ resignation.
Supervisor Kalinda Bechtold, who represents the Indian Valley District, said she is "very proud" of Chiddo, who did "did a great job as Deputy County Administrator." She said she looks forward to seeing Chiddo in her new role.
Joe Turman, chair of the Board and representative of the Burks Fork District, said Chiddo has earned her new spot.
"She was able to take right over and keep everything going," he said. "I just think we made the best move... I just wish we could have done it sooner."
Turman added that Chiddo is already aware of "everything the county's working on." He said hiring someone new would have set the county back "two or three months" while Chiddo brought them up to speed.
The Little River District's Linda DeVito Kuchenbuch said Chiddo is qualified for the job and had a "seamless transition" with the rest of the county staff, "which is extremely important to me," she said.
Jerry Boothe of the Courthouse District said he looks forward to a long working relationship with Chiddo in her new role.
This story will be updated with additional information.
Note: Locust Grove Supervisor Levi Cox was not present at the Board meeting but dialed in to vote on Chiddo's appointment.