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Cabell County board swears in Nazem Abbas; public asks ethics review over dual role
Summary
The Cabell County Board of Education sworn in Nazem Abbas to an unexpired term. During public comment, Lauren Hensley cited state ethics guidance saying a county 911 director may be a public officeholder and asked the board to request an official opinion about a possible conflict.
The Cabell County Board of Education opened its Jan. 14 meeting by swearing in Nazem Abbas to serve the unexpired board term through the 2026 primary election. Sarah Nixon, identified at the meeting as a Cabell County family court judge, administered the oath, saying she expected Abbas to bring “dedication and enthusiasm”…
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