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Board replaces long-serving county attorney; Daniel Peterson named interim counsel
2150687 · January 22, 2025
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Summary
The board ended Rich Cook’s appointment as county attorney and voted to appoint Daniel Peterson as interim county attorney for up to six months at $295/hour.
The Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners voted on Jan. 21 to end the longtime appointment of County Attorney Rich Cook and to appoint Daniel Peterson as interim county attorney on a six-month engagement at a rate of $295 per hour.
Commissioners first moved to conclude Cook’s appointment “pursuant to General Statute 153A-114.” That motion passed by voice vote recorded as 3–1. The board then voted to…
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