The regular meeting of the Washington County Commissioners on Thursday turned contentious, when Register of Wills, James Roman, delivered harsh accusations of threats, intimidation and even fraud, against the commissioners. Roman made his remarks during the public comment of the meeting. He specifically named all three commissioners, County Controller Mike Namie and the county’s Director of Finance, Josh Hatfield, calling them “career politicians” and claiming that in their positions, they have ruled over Washington County using “Machiavellian tactics.” Roman pointed to an audit released last week, saying it was being used to distract from what he claimed, was a more than one-million-dollar misappropriation. Meanwhile, Washington County Clerk of Courts Brenda Davis also delivered a prepared statement asking commissioners to provide direction on some sixty cases in her office along with the collection of fees. Davis also called for an independent forensic audit from 2016 through 2019. Commission Chairperson Diana Irey-Vaughan tells WJPA News that in twenty-four-years of public service, she has never experienced such hostility between departments and offices. But, she said, words have consequences and they are working with the county’s solicitor to consider all potential options for the “actionable” behavior that has been exhibited.