Lee Washington Named Director of Neighborhood Services
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BRADENTON –At Tuesday's Manatee County Commission meeting, Lee Washington, long-time Director of Manatee County Veteran Services, was selected as the county's new Director of Neighborhood Services. Mr. Washington's nomination was unanimously approved by Manatee County Commissioners.
"I want to thank the board for your confidence,“ said Washington after being confirmed. "I look forward to doing great things with you.“
A native of Punta Gorda, Washington served as an active-duty U.S. Marine from 1987 to 1998. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Staff Sergeant/E6, Infantry Platoon Sergeant. Upon returning to civilian life, Washington worked as a personal bodyguard in Beverly Hills, CA. He eventually moved back to his home state of Florida, where he began a career in mortgage banking for 10 years.
In 2009, following a desire to assist other veterans, Washington became a Veteran Services Counselor for Manatee County Veteran Services and was selected to lead Veterans Services in May of 2013. Mr. Washington’s office oversees federal, state, and county benefits and advocacy for Manatee County’s 50,000 Veterans and their families.
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