By Ryan Applegate
People’s Defender
The Adams County Board of Commissioners convened an emergency session on April 16, 2026, following the resignation of Adams County Prosecuting Attorney Aaron Haslam earlier that day.
According to official meeting minutes, the session was held at the Adams County Government Center with Commissioners Kelly Jones and Jason Hayslip present in person. Barbara Moore Holt attended by phone while out of state. Jones called the meeting to order, and Hayslip led those in attendance in prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Haslam met with the board during the session and confirmed that he had submitted his official written resignation to Clerk Marla May at 12:51 p.m. that day, with May confirming receipt. Haslam advised commissioners that his resignation immediately impacted the legal standing of the Prosecutor’s Office, stating that the oaths of office for employees in the office would be rendered invalid. He emphasized the urgency of appointing a temporary prosecutor to ensure continuity in court proceedings, including that day’s docket and two township meetings scheduled to take place.
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