Gadsden County seniors are voicing concerns after Laytoya Fryson, the longtime director of Elderly Affairs, was reassigned to a county department unrelated to her background in health services.
- Seniors say Fryson provided critical support, from healthcare information to food access and daily resources.
- County officials say the reassignment followed a financial review that was initiated after concerns by the clerk of court.
- Watch the video below to see why the seniors say the move will disrupt services and why they’re calling for transparency and stability within the department.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
Gadsden County seniors say they’re feeling unsettled after learning that Laytoya Fryson has been moved out of her role as Director of Elderly Affairs.
I reached out to Fryson and she did not want to be on camera, but she told me she’s held that position since October of 2022 and has a background in health management and healthcare administration…