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'''George Touart''' ([[Wikipedia:IPA chart for English dialects|IPA]]: /ˈtuɑɹ/, born [[1948]]) is the former [[Escambia County Administrator]], serving in that position from [[April 22]], [[2002]] until [[September 6]], [[2007]], when he was replaced by interim administrator [[Bob McLaughlin]].
During his tenure he presided over the Perdido Sports property purchase which was held up because of business relationships Mr. Touart had with some of the owners. Due The failure to pressure from the media disclose these relationships resulted in Mr. Touart decided to resign so that the County could move forward without the resultant distraction's resignation in 2007. In addition, he took office just days after the Governor removed from office of several [[County Commission]]ers, as well as the County's reconstruction efforts following [[Hurricane Ivan]]. Also during his tenure, Mr. Touart brought to Escambia County much needed industry including Navy Federal which is now one of the County's largest employers.
He and his wife [[Barbara Touart|Barbara]] have four children: Christy, Amber, [[Matthew Touart|Matthew]] and Jacob.
