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Council approves part‑time courts assistant after debate over full‑time hire

Delaware County Council · April 28, 2026
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Summary

Delaware County commissioners approved a $21,466 additional appropriation to hire a part‑time administrative assistant for the circuit court after debate about hiring a full‑time assistant and following the court administrator’s resignation.

Doug Maywart, a circuit court judge, told the council the courts requested help after court administrator Ted Ward submitted his resignation effective May 13. Maywart said the courts asked for a full‑time administrative assistant but also included a part‑time line because of budget concerns and turnover.

“I think there is a need,” Maywart said, noting the courts share administration across several…

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