Commissioners approve Tim Miller as EMA director; president objects to hiring process

May 15, 2025

The Gallia County Board approved hiring Tim Miller as EMA Director while allowing him to keep 20 hours weekly at 911; President Leslie Henry objected to side discussions and said the process bypassed directors, and 911 Director Sherry Daines said she felt the change amounted to a demotion.

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Sherry Daines, who manages 911/EMA functions, asked the board to fill an Administrative Assistant position for 911. A motion to hire an assistant failed on a 1–2 roll call (Henry yea; Q. Jay Stapleton and Jeremy Kroll voted nay).

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