Jersey County Honors Longtime Clerk Pam Warford At Final Board Meeting

JERSEY COUNTY – Jersey County Clerk Pam Warford was recently honored by members of her staff and the County Board for over a decade of dedicated service to the county.

Nov. 10, 2026 marked the final Jersey County Board meeting for Warford, who chose not to seek re-election after serving three terms in office since 2014.

Deputy County Clerk Peggy Portwood, who recently secured her uncontested bid to replace Warford as the next County Clerk, said during public comments said it has been a “privilege” working alongside her for the past year and a half.

“I couldn’t ask for a better mentor, leader, boss and friend,” Portwood said. “We should all strive to be more like Pam Warford: true to our word, hardworking, selfless and always looking out for the betterment of Jersey County.”

Portwood shared some notable statistics from Warford’s career, which spanned 11 years, 11 months and 29 days. In addition to administering 16 successful elections during her time as clerk, Warford also took minutes for 132 County Board meetings and created “so many memories and friendships in between,” Portwood said.

County Board Chairman Mark Wagner also thanked Warford for her years of service to the county, including “pulling off another successful election,” noting the months of planning required for the clerk and staff to ensure each election runs smoothly.

“Jersey County is very fortunate to have a person like Pam in the community,” Wagner said. “Pam is one of those individuals that goes above and beyond what she really needs to do.”

Warford herself thanked members of her staff and family, who were in attendance, for their support.

“It has simply been my honor,” Warford said. “These ladies here make it all doable and enjoyable, so I appreciate my staff more than I can say. And my supportive family being here means the world, so thank you all.”

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