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West Virginia official quits over conflict of interest allegations; interim chief named
View Date:2024-12-23 11:51:56
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice said Thursday that he has appointed an acting cabinet secretary overseeing numerous state agencies after the predecessor resigned when approached about conflict of interest allegations.
John McHugh will take over the Department of Administration on July 31, Justice said at his weekly media availability. McHugh replaces Mark Scott, who resigned after being confronted last week about his work for a political action committee.
West Virginia ethics law prohibits state workers from using their positions for the private gain of themselves or others.
The group Conservative Policy Action, whose mission is to promote conservative political candidates in the state, announced Feb. 27 on Facebook that it had appointed Scott as its board chairman. The post was taken down this week.
According to Justice, Scott said he didn’t want to cause embarrassment or a problem for the Republican governor’s administration. “So he resigned. That’s the end of the story,” Justice said.
Scott was unavailable for comment. An emailed statement from Justice communications director C.J. Harvey said Scott is on a previously scheduled vacation.
Justice appointed Scott as cabinet secretary in November 2021. The Department of Administration oversees 16 state agencies, divisions and boards.
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