Washington County council deadlocks on president; Abbott named interim
The Washington County Council split on competing nominees for council president in 3–3 roll-call votes and then appointed Mark Abbott as interim president until February when a full council may resolve leadership.
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The Washington County Council split on nominations for council president Jan. 5, 2026, producing two 3–3 roll-call votes and no winner, then installed Councilmember Mark Abbott as interim president until the February meeting. Attorney Alyssa Cochran told the body to wait until all members are present to resolve the leadership question permanently.
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