fostercourthouseCarrington (CSi)  The Foster County States Attorney, Paul Murphy has handed in his resignation to the Foster County Commission.

During the Foster County Commission meeting in Carrington on Tuesday, Chairman Josh Dreher called for Murphy’s resignation, saying  several issues prompted the call for Murphy to resign.

Murphy stated that he  submitted his resignation on Wednesday.

 A special meeting was held Wednesday evening to discuss moving the State’s Attorney office into the Foster County Courthouse.

 Murphy stated that the county has become a mess, resulting in his reason for resigning.
 
Murphy was elected as State’s Attorney in 2002 and has been re-elected to the position numerous times. Murphy stated that he enjoyed his time serving the individuals of Foster County.
 
The commission will now begin a search for a temporary State’s Attorney to fill the position left open by Murphy.

A total of six resignations were recorded in Foster  County in December 2014 and Commissioners Bill Bauer and James Carr resigned in 2015.

 In other Foster County News…

Voters in Carrington will go to the polls on February 16, 2016,  to decide on a proposed new elementary school, gymnasium and auditorium facility.

Superintendent Brian Duchscherer says, the plan will replace the current elementary facility with a new one connected to the Middle/High School. Designs include a cafeteria and a new multi-use gymnasium for elementary, high school, and community use as well as locker room space. The cost is estimated to be around $23.5 million.