Sheriff expected to step down this week
LISBON — Columbiana County Sheriff David Smith is expected to resign by the end of this week to take another job, with county Republicans set to meet Sept. 8 to name a replacement for his unexpired term, a recent GOP letter said. County Republican Party Chairman David Johnson confirmed Tuesday that a letter had been sent to members of the party’s Central Committee to notify them of the meeting and about Smith’s intentions. The 58-year-old Smith had not issued any press releases regarding his retirement or resignation, although he’s made no secret about his plans to leave if he found other employment. Messages were left for him Tuesday at his East Liverpool home and on his cell phone for comment, but no calls were returned. “Effective Friday, Aug. 29, Sheriff David Smith will have resigned his office in order to assume a new position with the Security Office at the Mountaineer Race Track & Gaming Casino. In accordance with both Ohio Revised Code, Title 3, Section 305.
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