Haywood clerk of court announces resignation
Plemmons will have served almost exactly eight years as clerk of court.
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Haywood County’s elected clerk of superior court Hunter Plemmons has announced that he is resigning from his position effective Nov. 17.
In a letter addressed to Chief Resident Superior Court Judge Roy Wijewickrama dated Oct. 22, Plemmons stated that he is proud of the selfless, dedicated service of the deputy and assistant clerks he worked with who ran the office, dealing with customers day to day, many of whom are encountering an unfamiliar, confusing legal system during a difficult time in their life.
The letter specifically cited services provided during the precarious COVID-19 pandemic and the introduction of the eCourts system, which required a tremendous amount of work from state’s clerk’s office employees.
Plemmons was appointed to the position by then-Chief Resident Superior Court Judge Brad Letts in 2017 when former Clerk of Superior Court June Ray retired after 15 years of service. He ran unopposed for the office in both 2018 and 2022.
“It is an understatement to say that it has been an honor to serve the people of Haywood County in this capacity over the last eight years,” Plemmons wrote.
Wijewickrama will appoint Plemmons’ successor, who will then be up for election to a full four-year term in 2026.
“I have no doubt that my successor will build on the strong foundation that has been laid in this office over the centuries and will provide fresh ideas to take this office to new heights,” Plemmons wrote.
