Article: Property appraiser resigns: Barnett cites health issues, stress of office.

Byline: S. Brady Calhoun

Apr. 14--PANAMA CITY -- Rick Barnett, Bay County's Property Appraiser, announced his resignation Friday afternoon through his attorney Jeff Whitton.

During a news conference at his Harrison Avenue office, Whitton distributed Barnett's resignation letter to Gov. Charlie Crist and an open letter written by Barnett to the people of Bay County. The letter to the governor states that Barnett's resignation becomes effective Monday.

"During the recent weeks it has become increasingly clear to me that I am suffering from important health issues, aggravated, if not caused by the stress of my office," Barnett wrote in his open ...

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