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Jackson County commissioners vote to terminate county attorney; 90‑day contract window to follow
Summary
Jackson County commissioners voted to terminate the county attorney’s contract under the contract’s without‑cause clause; commissioners cited strained relationships and questions about costs while members of the public urged fairness and transparency. The termination takes effect under the contract’s 90‑day notice period.
Jackson County commissioners voted to terminate the county attorney’s contract during a lengthy discussion that included commissioners, staff and members of the public.
At a November meeting, commissioners debated whether to proceed after several members said the relationship between the county attorney and parts of county staff and the commission had degraded. One commissioner moved to terminate the contract and the motion was seconded; in discussion, commissioners referred to the contract’s without‑cause termination language and a 90‑day service period that will begin at the…
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