Benton County Administrator Rachel McEneny resigned from her position effective Wednesday, the Benton County Board of Commissioners announced.
Board Chair Pat Malone notified county employees of the departure via email. According to a news release from the county, McEneny’s resignation letter does not cite specific reasons for leaving, but states she made the difficult decision to focus on her extended family and other opportunities.
Assistant County Administrator Rick Crager, who routinely covered administrator duties while McEneny was out of the office, will serve in an acting capacity while the county conducts a search for her replacement. Malone assured employees that county services will continue uninterrupted during the transition.
“Rachel led county operations as we navigated both challenges and successes, and we are grateful for her impact,” said Malone, who is in his eighth year as county commissioner…