June 2nd, 2020 by WCBC Radio

The Allegany County Board of Commissioners has taken official action to approve two top level administrative appointments: naming finance director Jason Bennett the county’s  interim administrator; and Lee Beeman as the county attorney. Bennett, who will be considered for the job on a permanent basis according to Commissioners President Jake Shade, fills the job that became vacant with the resignation of Brandon Butler. Shade said given Bennett’s experience with the county he would expect a smooth transition…

Beeman replaces longtime county attorney Bill Rudd who passed away last month following a lengthy illness…

Beeman had served as deputy county attorney under Rudd since 2018