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Planning and zoning director Brent Russell resigns; commissioners to consider internal applicants before public posting

Morrow County Board of Commissioners · April 2, 2025
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Summary

The board acknowledged and tabled formal acceptance of Planning and Zoning Director Brent Russell's resignation while expressing appreciation for his service and stating the county will first accept internal applications before opening the role publicly if no suitable internal candidate applies.

The board considered an agenda item to accept the resignation of Brent Russell, planning and zoning director, and moved to table formal acceptance until a later date.

Speaker 2 introduced the item and Speaker 1 proposed tabling it "till next year." The motion to table was seconded and recorded by roll call. Commissioners and others offered remarks praising Russell's work. Speaker 3 described Russell's role in advancing county projects and said the county will post the vacancy internally this week or next; if no internal candidate emerges, the position will be opened to the public.

The board's action was procedural: tabling further action while the county pursues an internal recruitment option. No formal appointment or hiring decision was made at the meeting.