It was announced by County Mayor Jonah Keltner during Monday’s County Commission meeting that Jason Fite, Commissioner for the Ninth District, had sent in his letter of resignation earlier that day. Commissioners Robert Brewer, Ronnie Brewer and Fite were absent for the meeting.

In his letter, Commissioner Fite wrote, “After thorough thought and many prayers, I have come to the conclusion that it would be in the best interest of the voters of the 9th District that I resign my position on the Lewis County Commission effective immediately. With many conflicts with my obligations as a tea...