Hamilton county mourns loss of auditor Brigid Kelly

By: Taylor Weiter CINCINNATI — Hamilton County Commissioners have ordered that flags at county-owned buildings fly at half-staff on Wednesday to honor Brigid Kelly, the Hamilton County auditor who recently stepped down amid her two-year battle with cancer and died. The auditor’s office said Kelly passed away at home on Tuesday night. “She was a treasured wife, daughter and sister, a valued friend and a true public servant,” her family said via the auditor’s office. The buildings that will be flying the flags at half-staff include: The Hamilton County Courthouse The Justice Center The Todd B. Portune Center for County Government Hamilton County Job and Family Services William Howard Taft Center Patrol Headquarters Juvenile Court The Hamilton County Animal Shelter The Dr. O’dell Moreno Owens Coroner’s Office Hamilton County Commissioner Denise Driehaus teared up last week as she discussed Kelly’s fight and decision to resign from her position. “As many know, Brigid was diagnosed with cancer just under two years ago,” Driehaus said. “She has fought this disease with her typical rigor while continuing to serve as the county auditor. Brigid is currently under hospice care. At this point in time, Brigid believes it is best not only for herself...