JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Our news partner The Florida Times-Union reports that Joseph Belechak, who was picked in July to run JEA, has turned down the job.

Belechak, a former senior vice president of Westinghouse Electric, made the announcement to JEA board chairman Ashton Hudson.

On Wednesday, Hudson told the Times-Union Belechak decided to stay in Pittsburg because of his strong family ties to the area.

For the full story from the Florida Times-Union go to: Jacksonville.com.

 

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