Washington County Commissioner Kathryn Harrington Resigns Following Obscene Gesture
Washington County Commissioner Kathryn Harrington has resigned from her position, effective October 2, following an incident where she made an obscene gesture towards fellow Commissioner Nafisa Fai during a public work session on September 15. The gesture, a middle finger, prompted widespread calls for her resignation from local leaders, including three of the four other Washington County commissioners. Harrington initially announced she would step back from her responsibilities as chair to focus on mental health treatment, stating that her behavior was a signal to prioritize getting help. She also issued an apology to Fai, her fellow commissioners, county employees, and the community, acknowledging her past public discussions about mental health struggles. However, this move was deemed insufficient by other commissioners, who had threatened formal censure if she did not resign. Vice Chair Jerry Willey will preside over board meetings until Harrington's resignation takes effect. Harrington will also not ac...
