The Lucas County Improvement Corp.'s top executive again drew fire from a county commissioner yesterday, this time for his overall job performance.
Shawn Ferguson, who as chief executive officer of the LCIC oversees economic development in the county, was grilled publicly for the second time this month by Commissioner Ben Konop, who during the commissioners' regular meeting took issue with what he said was Mr. Ferguson's "lack of vision" to bring new jobs to the county.
"I'm disappointed today because he failed to offer one example of his office going out and attracting new businesses," Mr. Konop told The Blade after the meeting. "To me, that's troubling. There needs to be a greater sense of urgency in that office."
Mr. Konop said he was not calling for Mr. Ferguson to be removed from his post but added: "I'm not pleased. To get the total compensation package he's getting and he can't offer one example of attracting new jobs - that's unacceptable."
And Commissioner Pete Gerken said he understood why Mr. Konop was upset.
Mr. Gerken, who worked to create the LCIC and sits on its nine-member executive board, said Mr. Ferguson has refused to complete tasks given to him by Mr. Konop on multiple occasions.
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