WARSAW — John Barrett, an attorney who was appointed to a vacant Kosciusko County Council at-large seat a week ago and attended his first council meeting on Thursday, has resigned, citing conflicts of interest.

Kosiusko County Republican Party Chair Mike Ragan said he received the letter of resignation on Monday, but said he was made aware there was an apparent issue on Saturday when he had lunch with Barrett.

The conflict is connected to his role as a contracted public defender.

His letter, dated Monday, was effective immediately and said the decision was made with a heavy heart.

A caucus to replace Barrett will be on Feb. 10, Ragan said.

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