Contractor Competency Board - September 2, 2026

The MyEscambia Contractor Competency Board convened on September 2, 2026, to review contractor licensing applications, conduct probable cause hearings, and hold disciplinary proceedings. The board approved several contractor license applications, including those for doors, windows, siding, residential contracting, plumbing, and building contracting, with unanimous votes. A significant portion of the meeting focused on disciplinary hearings involving contractor misconduct. One case involved a plumbing contractor who performed work without obtaining required permits, leading the board to move the matter to a disciplinary hearing. Another major disciplinary hearing concerned Curtis McLaughlin, whose license was revoked for three years and fined $5,000 due to misrepresentation and failure to disclose extensive prior legal and financial issues related to his contracting history in Oregon. The board denied a continuance request and emphasized the importance of full disclosure in licensing applications. The meeting included motions and votes related to license approvals, suspensions, revocations, and fines, reflecting the board's role in maintaining contractor competency and protecting public interests in Escambia County.