Port Authority director Jesse Roush defends record, announces resignation

Aug 27, 2026

Jesse Roush, Port Authority director, addressed social media accusations, said Bit56 and Hashworks are different projects, and announced his resignation to accept another job with five weeks' notice.

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Jesse Roush, director of the Port Authority, used public comment time at the Aug. 27, 2026 Washington County commissioners meeting to push back on local social-media allegations and announce his resignation.

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