WV Gov. Justice accepts resignation of Dr. Cathy Slemp

According to a release from the governor’s office, the move came after the Justice expressed to Secretary Crouch his lack of confidence in Slemp’s leadership of the Bureau for Public Health due to “a series of recent events involving issues under her direct control.”

Crouch then asked for Dr. Slemp’s resignation, which she offered immediately, according to the release.

The governor expressed his appreciation for Dr. Slemp’s service to the state of West Virginia, especially throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.