Show your support for our County Administrator Cheri Coryea

I have had the opportunity to get to know Cheri Coryea in my work with an affordable housing non profit and in my 7 years in working for Manatee and local county government. She was my department director in Neighborhood Services for several years. This is a woman who has never lost sight of what it means to serve as a government leader. She is deeply committed to her community and to the many employees who work alongside her. Proven local leadership and years of dedicated public service in Manatee County... and I truly want to emphasize the service part because she exemplifies the kind of servant leadership that is diminishing in so many aspects of our society... we need to retain Cheri Coryea for a better Manatee County in years to come.

I have worked under 5 Administrators and 3 Acting Administrators for Manatee County. Cheri is proffessional, efficient, decisive, knowledgeable, hardworking, respectful, dedicated and supportive of staff. She is truly irreplaceable. The County Commissioners will quickly regret their actions if she is removed from her position as the leader of 1,900 employees and supervisor over 12 Department Directors.

It seems to me that the three new commissioners and Vanessa Baugh were in cahoots the whole time and committed collusion. Cheri has put in over 30 years of service to our county, and these three commissioners on the job for 2 days along with Vanessa Baugh vote to fire her without cause. This is unacceptable and won’t be tolerated. This is a criminal activity. It seems like these 4 are Trump wannabes. You know where this got Trump, out of the Presidency and possibly into jail time. Maybe these 4 should follow Trump right into jail. And Vanessa Baugh posted a controversial tweet on social media. I thought commissioners were not allowed to do that. Isn’t that a violation of the sunshine law. The three new commissioners and Vanessa Baugh need to resign immediately or be forced out. They are unacceptable and this what they did won’t be tolerated..

Mr. McClash Here Here! You know it! I cannot believe they are attempting to even railroad her like this. Thank you for sticking up for someone who more than deserves it. I miss my Manatee County family. I loved working for you all and for the citizens. Cheri has always done what is right for the county. She does not deserve this treatment. I implore those citizens who voted for the 4 county administrators who voted for this action, take a breath and take a look at the job she has done. Please do what right and keep Cheri in the Administrative seat.

This is what happens when the wrong people are elected! What have these Trumpsters learned about Ms. Coryea in 50 hours of service? What has she done wrong in their estimation? Ms. Coryea has devoted 30 years of her life to us and this coup will NOT be tolerated. They have an agenda. And if this was decided by these four before the meeting; this is in direct violation of the Sunshine Law. People rise up!

Anyone willing to join forces with Beruff is not looking out for the best interest of this community. He surrounds himself with flying monkey's and cares about nothing but making the most money at everyone else's expense. Just ask the residents in Cross Creek. Unethical practices doesn't even scratch the surface of what he and his minions have done to this one neighborhood and now he's looking to own all of our politicians so he can rake all of this County over.

I totally agree with Mr. McClash. We cannot lose Mrs Coryea, she has worked far too long for us in aManatee

Why ?? I don't know Cheri personally, I had spoken to her about a brief meeting . It never came to pass because of Covid, but she was efficient, courteous and prompt in her responses . Her resume can't be topped and once again I have to question WHY ??

Amen!!!

As a County Commissioner for 22 years from 1990 to 2012, I have worked directly with Cheri on many county issues. She is a dedicated employee, tackles every problem with a solution, and is a great mentor. This community has championed hiring a county administrator from within. Creating a path forward for those to succeed. Having the first women administrator to do this is a great accomplishment. It is the responsibility of every commissioner to work with the county administrator and to help them to be the best, so they can do the best for our community. Those voting to fire her for no cause, show how they are not putting the needs of this community first. County Administrators only can carry out the policy of the 7 Commissioners. Not an easy task when you have 7 bosses. Nothing but chaos will come from your action commissioners Ostenbridge, Kruse, Satcher and Baugh. You bring great shame to our community!