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Board appoints Benny Zhang as New Kent County attorney, contract effective by June 1
New Kent County Board of Supervisors · April 28, 2026
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Summary
The Board approved the proposed contract and appointment of Benny Zhang as New Kent County attorney effective on or before June 1, 2026; Zhang spoke briefly to thank the board and expressed enthusiasm to begin.
After a multi-month search, county staff presented a recommended candidate for the county attorney position. Hathaway told the Board the candidate is Benny Zhang, who currently serves as legal…
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