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Hocking County commissioners accept treasurer’s resignation, appoint interim as office stays closed
Summary
At an emergency Dec. 23 meeting, Hocking County commissioners accepted Treasurer Patricia Hartman’s resignation effective Dec. 22, 2024, read a second county resignation, appointed Mike Davidson as treasurer-elect (amended to be immediate), and kept the treasurer’s office closed citing security and staffing concerns.
The Hocking County Board of Commissioners held an emergency meeting Dec. 23 to accept two resignations and name an interim treasurer, while keeping the treasurer’s office closed pending staffing and security measures.
Presiding official read a resignation letter from Patricia Hartman announcing, “I am terminating my position of treasurer as for Hocking County, Ohio on December 22, 2024. Signed Patricia Hartman.” Commissioners moved to accept that resignation and approved the motion by voice vote.
The meeting also included a second resignation read into the record for an employee who said they will continue working through Jan. 3; the letter was signed "Owen Burlock." Commissioners moved to accept that resignation as well.
Why it matters: The commissioners said the office closure and the vacancy pose an operational risk during tax season, when…
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