By Howard Packowitz

BLOOMINGTON – There’s a new administrator running McLean County government.

Bill Wasson’s last day as county administrator was Friday. His replacement is Camille Rodriguez, who spent the past two years as the county’s health department director.

Wasson advised Rodriguez to trust her intuition.

“Utilize our true believers within the organization, said Wasson.

“Work actively, and communicate actively with our county board members so they can make the best decisions possible, which I’m sure she will,” Wasson also said.

The retiring administrator said he’s spent a lot of time briefing Rodriguez on various matters since the county board approved her appointment in mid-April.

“She comes with nearly two years of experience with our organization, and a very strong background in management of public service, and also background in the justice system,” said Wasson.

“Those combinations of background in justice, background in health has equipped her very well,” Wasson added.

Rodriguez is McLean County’s fifth administrator, and the first woman to hold the job. Her salary is $130,000 for the first year of a five-year contract.

Howard Packowitz can be reached at [email protected]