On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, the Polk County Board of County Commissioners voted 3–2 to permanently fire Stacy Campbell-Domineck as president and CEO of CareerSource Polk.
Key Details of the Vote
- Votes in favor of removal: Commissioners Becky Troutman, Rick Wilson, and Michael Scott.
- Votes opposed: Commissioner Bill Braswell and Board Chair Martha Santiago.
Background & State Findings
The vote follows a high-profile controversy sparked by an August 25 letter from FloridaCommerce Secretary J. Alex Kelly and CareerSource Florida CEO Adrienne Johnston. The state accused Campbell-Domineck of noncooperation, poor financial management, and “outright deception,” arguing she had effectively abdicated her duties while the agency struggled through a multi-year performance improvement plan.
The county suspended her without pay on September 1 and brought in Canopy Management Consulting Group to conduct an independent review. The consultant’s report, delivered in mid-September, substantiated several state allegations regarding oversight and agreement handling but left the decision on termination to the commission.
The Hearing
During Tuesday’s meeting, Campbell-Domineck testified and forcefully rejected the state’s claims:
“I have not abandoned my role.”
Her attorney, Linnes Finney Jr., argued that disputed compliance and administrative documentation issues were being mischaracterized as cause for termination. However, the commission majority ruled that permanent removal was necessary to satisfy state mandates and restore compliance.
Broader Clean Sweep
Immediately following Campbell-Domineck’s termination, the commission voted unanimously to dissolve the entire CareerSource Polk Board of Directors in a full agency reset. Existing board members may reapply for reinstatement by October 19. The board also voted 4–1 to replace Commissioner Michael Scott with Commissioner Becky Troutman as the county’s liaison to the workforce agency.