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Carver County honors Chief Deputy County Attorney Peter Ivy on 37 years of service
Summary
County officials and justice partners recognized Peter Ivy for 37 years at the Carver County Attorney’s Office during a board meeting; colleagues praised his integrity, mentorship and contributions to public safety.
Carver County recognized Chief Deputy County Attorney Peter Ivy on the occasion of his retirement after 37 years with the county attorney’s office.
Mark Metz, the Carver County attorney, opened the board’s recognition and said Ivy’s career ‘‘epitomizes Carver County’’ because of his integrity, collaboration and long service. ‘‘Peter has always done what has been right,’’ Metz said, noting Ivy’s statewide work with the County Attorneys Association and legal-ethics panels.
Judge Mike Wenzel, who described being hired by Ivy early in his career, said Ivy ‘‘embodied the highest standards of integrity’’ and praised his balance of firmness and fairness in prosecution. Carver County Sheriff Jason Camrud credited Ivy with training and educating law-enforcement staff on constitutional and evidentiary issues, calling his instruction ‘‘really helpful’’ across the sheriff’s office.
Ivy spoke briefly and emphasized collaboration and civility in public service. ‘‘If you disagree, you need to disagree reasonably because you're gonna be meeting these people again and again and again,’’ Ivy said, adding he will miss the people and the collaborative work. Board members and speakers repeatedly praised Ivy’s mentorship, courtroom skill and commitment to community safety.
The board publicly thanked Ivy and acknowledged his wife, Susan Ivy, who attended. The board did not take any formal action related to the recognition beyond the public commendation.
Why it matters: Long-serving prosecutors shape local criminal justice practice through casework, training and interagency coordination. Board members said Ivy’s career strengthened local partnerships and bolstered public-safety institutions in Carver County.
Provenance: Item introduced as agenda item 3.1; remarks by County Attorney Mark Metz, Judge Mike Wenzel, Sheriff Jason Camrud and Ivy are recorded in the transcript.
