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MINUTE BOOK
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA
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Minute No. 1212 August 1,2025
The Washington County Commissioners met in an emergency session in Public Meeting
Room G-16, at the Crossroads Center at 95 West Beau Street,Washington,PA,with the following
members in attendance: Commissioners Nick Sherman, Electra Janis and Larry Maggi (via phone).
Also present were: Solicitor Sarah Scott;Chief of Staff Daryl Price;Administrative Assistants
Debbie Corson,Heather Wilhelm, Casey Grealish and Randi Marodi;WJPA journalist Joe Jasek;
Observer-Reporter journalist Mike Jones,and local residents Cliff Cochran and Ellie Field.
Mr. Sherman called the meeting to order at approximately 1:01 p.m. and announced that the
meeting was being video-and audio-live streamed through YouTube and via the Commissioners'
Facebook page.
AGENDA COMMENTS
Resident Cliff Cochran appeared before the Board to express his concerns with the use of
taxpayer monies to help defend the District Attorney.
COMMISSIONERS'RESPONSES
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the hiring of Special Counsel
Shohin Vance at$480/hr. to represent District Attorney,Jason Walsh,in the Ding's Bench Case,
which was filed on Wednesday,July 30, 2025 with the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
Moved by Ms.Janis; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the hiring of Special Counsel Shohin
Vance at$480/hr.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Resident Ellie Field appeared before the Board to state that she believes the county should
not use taxpayer money to represent the District Attorney, nor the Coroner. She continues saying
more people in Washington should be made aware of the meeting so they can have a voice.
COMMISSIONERS'RESPONSE
None.
There being no further business, Mr. Sherman declared the meeting adjourned at
approximately 1:05 p.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
/ ' 2025
ATTEST:
CHIEF CLERK