Deputy Controller Appointed To Replace April Sloane

Washington County Commissioners have appointed Heather Sheatler, the Deputy Controller, as supervisor of the Washington County’s Controller office pursuant to Section 12308 of the Pennsylvania Code.  Commission Chair Nick Sherman says that with twenty-one years of outstanding service in the Controller’s Office, Heather has his complete confidence in her ability to manage the day-to-day operations and oversee the 12-employee office.  He says Heather has assured him of her dedication to the controller’s office and expressed readiness to take on the challenge. Her priority,  he says, is to bring honor back to the office and fulfill her fiscal duties.  Sherman says he anticipates a smooth transition with her great team of experienced employees.  Further, Sherman says, the commissioners have requested that the Governor appoint Sheatler as Acting Controller for the unexpired term in accordance with Section 12309 of the Pennsylvania County Code.  Her appointment comes after Republican Controller April Sloan entered a plea in Washington County Court to charges related to the death of her dog Thor.  She was accused of neglecting him and allowing him to die.  His body was found wrapped in a plastic bag in her garage.  As part of her plea, she agreed to resign her position.