Marshall County Commission Begins Process to Fill Vacant Assessor Seat
The Marshall County Commission met in Special Session on Friday, November 7, 2025, to recognize the resignation tendered by Mr. Eric B. Buzzard as part of a criminal case plea agreement #25-F-63 accepted by Second Judicial Circuit Judge Jeffrey D. Cramer. Pursuant to WV Code 3-10-8: Vacancies in offices of prosecuting attorney, sheriff, assessor, and surveyor, the Marshall County Commission has thirty (30) days from the day of vacancy to fill this position.  Marshall County Assessor Eric Buzzard pleaded guilty on Wednesday to embezzlement and conspiracy charges. As in the past when filling a vacant elected position, the Commission will advertise for Letters of Interest from residents of Marshall County who meet the requirements. Eligibility requirements include: - Must be a resident of Marshall County. - Must be a legally qualified, registered voter in WV. - Must be a registered Republican prior to November 4, 2024 (one year before vacancy) and continuously until the appointment. The ad will run in the Moundsville Weekly Echo and The Wheeling News Register/Intelligencer. The Marshall County Commission would like to take this time to thank the WV Auditor’s Office, WV State Police, Marshall County Sheriff’s Office and Special Prosecutor Shawn Turak for their utmost professionalism, attention to detail and commitment to serving our community. Local government is audited on an annual basis. Government auditors look for discrepancies in financial records, non-compliance with code, potential fraud, etc. This exact process is what led to the realization of Mr. Buzzards actions and resulting conviction. The Marshall County Commission looks forward to filling the open Assessor’s position and putting this issue behind us. ADVERTISMENT FOR LETTERS OF INTEREST Open Position: Marshall County Assessor On November 5, 2025, Eric B. Buzzard submitted his resignation as the Assessor of Marshall County, WV, as part of a criminal case plea agreement #25-F-63 accepted by Second Judicial Circuit Judge Jeffrey D. Cramer. Pursuant to WV Code 3-10-8: Vacancies in offices of prosecuting attorney, sheriff, assessor, and surveyor, the Marshall County Commission has thirty (30) days from the day of vacancy to fill this position.  The Commission is accepting letters of interest from residents of Marshall County who would like to be considered for the appointment. Eligibility Requirements include: - Must be a resident of Marshall County - Must be a legally qualified, registered voter in WV - Must be a registered Republican prior to November 4, 2024 (one year before vacancy) and continuously until the appointment If you are interested in being considered for this position, please mail your letter of interest to: - Marshall County Commission Att: Assessor Appointment PO Drawer B Moundsville, WV 26041 Hand deliver to: - Marshall County Commission Marshall County Courthouse Att: Assessor Appointment 600 Seventh St., Annex Moundsville, WV 26041 Email to: - [email protected] - Please put Assessor Appointment in the subject line. Letters of interest must be received on or before November 21, 2025. A final appointment will be made on or before December 5, 2025. This position will be on the May & November 2026 ballot. The elected Assessor will fill the unexpired term through December 31, 2028. Pursuant to WV Code 3-10-1(2) Elections to fill vacancies. If the vacancy occurs on or before the primary cutoff date, then the office shall be filled at the following regular primary and subsequent general election pursuant to this article and the appointee shall hold the office until a qualified replacement is elected and certified at that general election. The elected replacement shall hold the office until the end of the original term of office. Read the full article
