Upshur County Commission approves hiring of Kendra Riffle as emergency telecommunicator

The Upshur County Commission voted unanimously March 20 to employ Kendra Riffle as a full-time emergency telecommunicator, effective March 23, 2026.

Commission President Kristie G. Tenney called the special meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and noted that Commissioners Samuel R. Nolte and Douglas K. Bush and County Administrator Tabatha R. Perry were present. After a review of scheduled appointments and agenda items, Commissioner Douglas K. Bush moved to approve Riffle's employment and Commissioner Samuel R. Nolte seconded the motion; the motion carried unanimously.

The meeting record indicates motions passed unanimously unless otherwise stated. The action appoints Riffle to the county's emergency communications staff; the transcript does not specify salary, funding source or whether the position replaces a vacancy or is new.

Commissioners also received project updates and reviewed administrative business during the meeting. The commission announced that the March 26, 2026 meeting has been canceled and that the next regular meeting is scheduled for April 2, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. With no further business, the commission adjourned at 9:10 a.m.

The minutes record the employment effective date as March 23, 2026. Additional details about the hire, including pay and job classification, were not specified in the meeting record.