Harford County's Director of Community Services Resigns

From a news release:

Beth Hendrix, director of Harford County Department of Community Services since January 2011, is leaving the county on Friday.

Hendrix, who has worked in Harford County government for 16 years, has accepted a position with the federal Department of Housing & Urban Development in Washington, D.C.

“Beth Hendrix is a talented professional who has been dedicated to bettering the lives of Harford County citizens. I am proud of what she has accomplished in Community Services for the citizens of Harford County during her tenure and I wish her well in her future endeavors,” said County Executive David Craig.

Jim Ports will serve as the department’s acting director through the remainder of the term. Ports is currently the administrator of Harford Transit.