Wash Co Chair Kathryn Harrington resigns after middle finger incident
Washington County Board Chair Kathryn Harrington officially announced her resignation on Monday after taking a step back earlier this week following public scrutiny for raising her middle finger toward a fellow commissioner.
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What happenedWash Co Chair Kathryn Harrington resigns after middle finger incident.
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Wash Co Chair Kathryn Harrington resigns after middle finger incident
Washington County Board Chair Kathryn Harrington officially announced her resignation on Monday after taking a step back earlier this week following public scrutiny for raising her middle f...
