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BRIEF: St. Lawrence names new public health director

Watertown Daily Times - 2/2/2018

Feb. 02--CANTON -- The St. Lawrence County Public Health Department has a new director.

County legislators Monday night unanimously agreed to hire Dana McGuire at an annual salary of $96,204. She is expected to start Feb. 12.

Ms. McGuire replaces James O. Rich, who was fired in September after two years as public health director.

Legislature Vice Chairman Joseph R. Lightfoot, R-Ogdensburg, said four or five candidates applied for the director's job. A five-member search committee reviewed applicants.

"We interviewed several candidates and this lady rose to the top so she was offered the position," Mr. Lightfoot said.

He said Ms. McGuire is now employed by the federal Centers for Disease Control.

Legislator David W. Forsythe, R-Lisbon, chaired the five-member search committee appointed to find Mr. Rich's replacement. Other members include legislators Henry J. Leader, R-Gouverneur; Joseph R. Lightfoot, R-Ogdensburg; Gregory M. Paquin, D-Massena; and Lisa A. Bell, D-Louisville.

Mr. Rich was earning a salary of $87,349.

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