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Rich County emergency manager announces resignation; commission appoints county employee as successor

5899386 · October 1, 2025
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Summary

Emergency manager Bryce Hilton announced his resignation after 23 years of service; commissioners accepted his resignation, thanked him for his service, and appointed Joe Stocking as the new emergency manager following interviews.

Longtime Rich County emergency manager Bryce Hilton told commissioners he is resigning after more than two decades in the role, and the commission appointed a successor after an interview process.

Why it matters: The emergency manager oversees planning, grant applications and training for county emergency preparedness. A transition in that office affects the county’s ability to administer federal and state emergency management grants and to…

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