Whiteheart resigns as Chatham County attorney

Posted Monday, March 3, 2008

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Pittsboro, NC - Kevin Whiteheart has announced his resignation as Chatham County Attorney to focus his time and energies on recovering from health issues that developed recently.

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners accepted his resignation at its March 3, 2008 meeting.

“We appreciate Kevin’s hard work and contributions as the county’s first staff attorney,” said Board Chair George Lucier. “We know that taking care of his health must be his top priority. All of the commissioners wish him a speedy and full recovery.” Lucier said.

Richard J. “Jep” Rose, an attorney with Poyner and Spruill LLP, is on retainer as acting county attorney. He had previously served as interim county attorney from January to June of 2007, prior to the hiring of Whiteheart.

“We are just starting to think about what the next steps might be and will make some decisions on that soon,” Lucier said.