WINFIELD, W.Va. — The Putnam County Commission has filled its vacancy.
The commission choosing Doug Pierson finish the term of former commissioner Steve Deweese during the commission’s Tuesday morning meeting.
Pierson will fill the seat through the 2026 election.
The county commission also considered Mark Drennan and Ron Stone for the vacancy.
Deweese resigned in November as part of a deal with a special prosecutor. He entered an information plea on a misdemeanor charge of fraudulent schemes
Authorities said Deweese kept $4,000 from a calendar deal.
As part of the prosecutor’s information, Deerfield stipulated Deweese would have to repay the $4,000 to the Putnam County Deputy Sheriff’s Association, resign his seat on the county commission and not seek elected office again.