August 30th, 2022 by WCBC Radio

After more than seven years on the job, Jenelle Mayer has stepped down as Allegany County's health officer. Mayer landed the job in April of 2016 after an extensive search to replace longtime director Sue Raver. The final three plus years of Mayer’s tenure was dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the virus has been contracted by more than 19,000 county residents to date- with close to 400 deaths reported-  Mayer seldom made herself available for media interviews during the health crisis. As she leaves the position, Allegany County continues to have among the lowest rates of those fully vaccinated. County Commissioner David Caporale was among those confirming Mayer’s resignation…

Allegany County’s COVID numbers are still spiking, but with an interim to be appointed, Caporale says he doesn’t see any problems created by a change in leadership…