Washington County Commissioner James Booth, shown during today's commission meeting, announced he will resign from the position soon. (Photo by Amber Phipps)

MARIETTA – Washington County Commissioner James Booth announced his impending resignation from the board of commissioners during Thursday’s regular meeting.

“My hope is that I have served you as well as I could,” said Booth. “I’ve always tried to be humble and think before reaching a decision and how it would affect the people I was elected to represent.”

First elected in November 2020, Booth did not provide a specific date for when he will step down.

The county’s Central Committee will have up to 45 days upon his official resignation date to appoint a commissioner to fill his position.

Read more in Friday’s edition.