BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Just weeks after former EMS Director Steve Cotter resigned from his position, support is growing to bring back the man who was in the position prior, Bob Mixter.
Mixter was employed by Berkeley County EMS for more than twenty years as a crew member, training officer, deputy director, and director before he resigned from the position in March 2014.
On the website www.change.org, a petition is garnering support to “Bring Bob Back.” The woman who started the petition is listed as Jeanie Sanchez. She writes, “Please sign this petition and let Berkeley County Government in South Carolina know that we want the best, we deserve the best, and we know Bob is the best.”
At the time this story was written 87 people signed on in support, and many left written comments.
Lou Argus of Goose Creek says, “I know Bob personally and his integrity is beyond reproach. He doesn’t do anything for personal gain in Berkeley County.
“Bob is a great man and has a lot of compassion towards other people. I would love to work for a man with a heart,” says Stephen Riddle of Goose Creek.
Donovan Jordan of Summerville once worked with Mixter and writes, “Since Bob was done wrong by the county, things have gone down hill. Bob is the man for the job and always has been. Citizens of the county and the employees of Berkeley County EMS would benefit greatly to have Bob Mixter back in this position !”
It was reported that Mixter’s resignation came following accusations that he allowed a mass casualty transport unit to be used to take guests to a wedding. The county spokesperson at the time had said that Mixter was not asked to leave and no disciplinary action was taken.
At this time Kenny Andrus has been named as interim EMS Director, according to current county spokesperson Michael Mule. Andrus was previously a shift supervisor.
Mule says the EMS Director position is not open yet, but the process for filling it will include opening first for internal applicants. If no decision is made, the county will then open the search externally. He says any qualified individual can apply at that time. He did not elaborate on the qualifications. He says that the County Supervisor and a handful of other county officials would likely weigh in on the decision.
“Ultimately, the decision will come down to the supervisor. It’s a direct hire,” Mule said.
The Berkeley Observer has reached out to Mixter, but at this time he has not responded to requests for an interview or provided a statement.
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