Responding to disparaging remarks about his effectiveness and efficiency, the county’s now-former public works director accused his bosses of nitpicking aspects of his job performance and described the organization’s work environment as “toxic.”
Addie Javed, who resigned under duress on Oct. 13, told Vero Beach 32963 in an exclusive interview last week that he wanted to “leave the place in peace,” but he felt compelled to defend his work and reputation.
He said County Administrator John Titkanich’s public statements that he was slow to address inquiries, failed to promptly follow up on complaints and lacked a sense of urgency in completing projects were “false.”…