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Council advances Ben Smith as prosecuting attorney and adds chief assistant to Wednesday agenda

Marietta City Council · January 12, 2026
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Summary

After executive session the council moved to forward the appointment of Ben Smith as prosecuting attorney (motion carried 6–1) and unanimously added an agenda item to consider naming Courtney Brubaker as chief assistant prosecutor; both items will be considered formally on Wednesday.

Following a brief executive session for personnel and legal matters, the council moved to advance personnel appointments to the formal Wednesday meeting.

Council member made a motion to move…

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