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forwarded the list and memo to the County Commission as well. The First 100 Days list highlights achieve- ments or milestones — from capital projects, such as the groundbreaking for the Siesta Public Beach Park improvements; to collabo- rative efforts, such as approving an interlocal agreement with Manatee County involving a new emergency radio communications sys- tem; to everyday duties, such as handling 47,107 incoming telephone calls for service through the county's call center. (See the accompanying link to the list.) "I wanted to set some mark to look back on — especially from one of my big picture goals of minimizing the impact of any transition asso- ciated with the leadership change," Harmer stated in written response to questions this week from The Sarasota News Leader. "I didn't start counting the days right away, but as the time went by, it helped me put things in perspective for the staff — the old saying, 'It's a marathon and not a sprint.'" Harmer added that he wanted county employees to realize everything they have accomplished. "I was concerned that it might be hard to identify 100 items for the list, but that wasn't the case at all," Harmer wrote. "I purpose- fully called the list 'our first 100' days, so the employees could see all of the output from their efforts." While the list is impressive, as County Commission Vice Chairwoman Christine County Administrator Tom Harmer (second from left) addresses the County Commission during the April 29 budget workshop. Photo by Norman Schimmel Sarasota News Leader May 30, 2014 Page 30