The Boone County Quorum Court will convene in a special meeting next month to address the vacancy of the Boone County Assessor’s Office.
Set for Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 6 p.m. the quorum court reports they will consider a resolution during the meeting to formally declare a vacancy following the recent resignation of Boone County Assessor Brandi Diffey, according to a release from the Boone County Quorum Court.
Diffey, 51, is facing misdemeanor charges of Abuse of an Office, for making approximately $2,042 of improper personal charges on her government issued county credit card. Diffey ran opposed in the recent election and was re-elected for another four-year term, but then resigned from the position earlier this month. Diffey was scheduled to appear before Boone County Judge John Putman for a 9 a.m. jury trial on Monday, Nov. 9. No new information has been released regarding the outcome of the trial, as of press time.
The quorum court will additionally consider appointing an individual to fill the position to serve as county assessor until the expiration of the term on Dec. 31, 2030. This meeting, which is open to the public, will take place at the Boone County Government Center located at 220 N. Arbor Drive in Harrison.
The quorum court is responsible for both declaring the vacancy and appointing a qualified individual to serve in this role, in accordance with Arkansas law. Anyone interested in the appointment can submit their resume and/or letter of qualifications and interest to the Boone County Judge’s Office located at 220 N. Arbor Drive, Suite 100, in Harrison.
The deadline for applicant submissions will be at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 30. For additional information call 870-741-5760.
