{"id":82838,"date":"2026-10-01T19:17:05","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T23:17:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=82838"},"modified":"2026-10-01T19:17:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T23:17:12","slug":"accused-of-outright-deception-careersource-polk-ceo-fights-for-her-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2026\/10\/01\/accused-of-outright-deception-careersource-polk-ceo-fights-for-her-job\/","title":{"rendered":"Accused of Outright Deception, CareerSource Polk CEO Fights for Her Job"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7d768d\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7d768d;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Stacy-Campbell-Domineck.webp?fit=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82839 not-transparent\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stacy Campbell-Domineck, the longtime President and CEO of CareerSource Polk, is embroiled in a high-profile struggle over her position following serious allegations raised by state officials.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Developments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>State Allegations:<\/strong> On August 25, 2026, FloridaCommerce Secretary J. Alex Kelly and CareerSource Florida CEO Adrienne Johnston sent a joint letter to Polk County commissioners. They accused Campbell-Domineck of &#8220;effectively abdicating her role&#8221; through a pattern of non-cooperation, questionable financial management, and &#8220;outright deception,&#8221; demanding an immediate governance and management review.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Temporary Removal:<\/strong> In response, the Polk County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to suspend Campbell-Domineck without pay or benefits, barring her from accessing agency offices, records, or contacting staff.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consultant &amp; Governance Review:<\/strong> The county hired an independent firm (Canopy Management Consulting Group) on an expedited basis to conduct a full review of CareerSource Polk&#8217;s leadership, oversight, and financial controls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>County Commission Actions:<\/strong> The commission initiated formal proceedings to establish cause for permanent removal. Campbell-Domineck was set a deadline to submit a formal written defense responding to the findings and allegations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Final Determination:<\/strong> A final decision by the Polk County Board of County Commissioners regarding her contract and permanent status is scheduled for October 6, 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stacy Campbell-Domineck, the longtime President and CEO of CareerSource Polk, is embroiled in a high-profile struggle over her position following serious allegations raised by state officials. 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