The interim finance director for the city of Harrison is resigning, and her replacement is being sought.

Mayor Jeff Crockett says Michelle Bear handed in her resignation Tuesday morning.

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Bear was appointed to the position after former director Gerald Ragland announced he was stepping down earlier this month.

Bear has a felony fraud conviction from Oklahoma on her criminal record, a fact she didn’t try to hide, saying previously the financial issue had been taken care of.  But the admission caused an uproar, with some in Harrison questioning her capability.

Bear said in her resignation letter that due to the political turmoil, she couldn’t effectively do her job.

The mayor says several have inquired about the finance director’s job, but only one person has officially applied.

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The interim finance director for the city of Harrison is resigning, and her replacement is being sought.

Mayor Jeff Crockett says Michelle Bear handed in her resignation Tuesday morning.

Jeff Crockett 363

Bear said in her resignation letter that due to political turmoil, she couldn’t effectively do her job.

Bear recently admitted she had a felony fraud conviction from Oklahoma on her criminal record.