McGuinness, whose actions in Surfside are sure to be further scrutinized in the weeks ahead, was the Building Official in Holmes Beach from 2015 to 2019. By the time he resigned, reportedly while being disciplined, he had strong critics, among them former city commissioner Pat Morton.
“He was a lot of talk,” Morton said. “I was very unhappy with him. I think he had too big of an ego if I’m being straight and blunt.”
On Monday, Morton reaffirmed what he said at a 2017 meeting, which was that McGuinness took a three-week vacation without telling the commissioners or anyone at Holmes Beach City Hall. McGuinness was supposed to make an important presentation while on vacation, one that had to be rescheduled. He also left approved permits unissued during his time away, which did not sit well either.
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