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Cache County honors outgoing attorney and appoints Dane Murray as acting county attorney

Cache County Council · February 11, 2026

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Summary

The council adopted a proclamation honoring Kay Taylor Sorensen for his service as Cache County Attorney and appointed Deputy Attorney Dane Stewart Murray as acting county attorney until an interim is selected; both measures passed by voice vote.

The Cache County Council read and approved a proclamation recognizing Kay Taylor Sorensen for his service as interim county attorney and then appointed Deputy Attorney Dane Stewart Murray as acting county attorney until an interim is appointed.

A formal proclamation recounted Sorensen’s service dates and lauded his legal work for the county; the council adopted the proclamation by voice vote. Following the recognition, a motion was made and seconded to appoint Dane Stewart Murray as acting county attorney under Utah Code 20A-1-509.3. Council members discussed the difference between an acting and an interim attorney; staff explained the acting position fills the office temporarily until an interim is selected and an elected county attorney takes office after the election.

The motion to appoint Murray passed by voice vote. Council members emphasized the importance of having a designated attorney available at all times to ensure continuity of legal services.

The council recorded appreciation for Kay Taylor Sorensen’s service and thanked Dane Murray for accepting the acting role. The appointment is effective immediately and is to remain in place until the council appoints an interim attorney or until a newly elected attorney is sworn into office.