CHARLESTON — Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney Charles “Chuck” Miller is retiring later this month.
“After considerable thought and reflection, I have decided to retire from the position of Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney, effective 5:00 p.m., June 13, 2024,” Miller said in a letter hand-delivered May 31 to the Kanawha County Commission.
“I greatly appreciate the support the commission has given my office during my time as prosecuting attorney. It has been an honor to serve the people of Kanawha County. However, it is time for me to move on with the next phase of my life.”
A Republican and former U.S. Attorney, Miller was elected to the position in 2016.
The commission is accepting resumes to replace Miller until June 7. It will make an appointment to the seat at its June 13 meeting.
“We would like to thank Prosecutor Miller for his dedicated service to the citizens of Kanawha County since his appointment in 2014,” the commission said. “His leadership of the Prosecutor’s Office has been inspiring to all the Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys and staff. He will be greatly missed. He leaves the county with a legacy of unwavering dedication, integrity, and honor.’
Miller chose not to run for re-election this year. Assistant Prosecutor Debra Rusnak won the Republican primary election last month, and John Mitchell won the Democratic primary. They will face off in November.
