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Dickinson County attorney announces resignation effective Jan. 1, 2026
Summary
The Dickinson County attorney announced his resignation during the board meeting, saying he will not run in a contested election; he praised staff, highlighted work on the treatment court and urged continued support for county programs. The board did not take formal action to accept the resignation during the meeting.
The Dickinson County attorney announced his resignation to the Board of Supervisors, saying, "I hereby give my resignation, as Dickinson County attorney effective 01/01/2026." He told the board he would not seek re-election and cited a personal promise to his wife as a factor in his decision.
In the resignation statement the attorney reviewed accomplishments and staff changes since 2022, saying the office had been rebuilt after a period of staffing shortages and highlighting work on the county treatment court. He thanked many county employees by name for their service and singled out court and law-enforcement partners, calling treatment court "both frustrating and rewarding" and crediting volunteers and judges for its progress.
The attorney also named multiple staff and partners he said assisted the office, including Jared Fisher, Greg Balloon, Lisa (county staff), the IT team (Alyssa, Evan and Amy), and others; he praised the clerk's office, probation officers and county departments for their work.
A supervisor responded during the meeting that the resignation need not be formally accepted at that time and said the attorney could remain in office, though no formal vote to accept or reject the resignation was recorded during the session. During public comment, Patrick Kelly of Okoboji offered thanks to county staff and asked for a moment of silence for recently deceased community members.
The attorney's resignation is effective Jan. 1, 2026. The board did not announce a timeline or process for filling the office during the meeting; no formal appointment or acceptance motion related to the resignation was recorded in the minutes from this session.
What happens next
The meeting record shows no formal vote accepting the resignation during this meeting. Supervisors and staff referenced the need for continuity and thanked the attorney. The board did not set a date to address successor procedures in this session.
