OFFICE OF MONROE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 4100 West Kirkwood Avenue ‘The Courthouse Room 322 BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA 47404 Tolophone 812-349-2550, Facsimile 12240-7320 Thomas, President Amande Berge, Vie President Lee Jones, Commissioner For Immediate Release April 8, 2019 My apologies for mistakenly releasing an early draft of this message. lease accept this asthe final version and replace the earlier one. ‘To Residents of Monroe County ‘The past two weeks have been difficult for our community. Itis with a heavy heart and concer for my family that T announce my resignation from the position of County Commissioner, effective today. [struggled mightily with this decision and how to defend myself in a way that is respect to all. [feel strongly that an independent investigation and restorative justice mediation would be appropriate, a full an fair process by which allegations can be evaluated. I will reach out to the ministerial community for help with ths. inty staff [have learned to call family and who are the backbone of our government. This resignation does not indicate I am abandoning issues that matter in our community. I will continuo fight for se pauses ‘Thank yp for thisfopportinity, Monroe County. Yu AZ } r / Be hve brow judeanent: uk love eel” ofhy, ar to the voters for this incredible opportunity to serve, It has been an honor to worl Amanda