Although two state agencies have found problems with how he paid himself and others with money from other jurisdictions, former Cache County Attorney James Swink says it was all approved
In a letter addressed to Cache County Council members, Utah’s Office of the State Auditor publicly released its investigations of multiple wrongdoings in the county attorney’s office Thursday morning.
Dane Murray, chief prosecutor and deputy county attorney, was selected to serve as the interim Cache County Attorney during a special-set county council meeting on Tuesday.
Persisting issues with the Cache County Children’s Justice Center have left the facility in need of repairs and amendments expected to cost over $200,000, officials say.
Cache County Attorney James Swink is stepping away from his elected position to pursue an opportunity with prosecutors in Weber County.
âIâve served 12 years as the Cache County Attorney, and itâs been wonderful,â Swink told The Herald Journal. âI donât think elected officials should serve their lifetimes in their office.â
An announcement of Swinkâs departure was made prior to a ribbon cutting for a new Cache Childrenâs Justice Center on Tuesday. Swink told The Herald Journal that Monday would be his last day at the Cache County Attorneyâs Office.
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âJames, we are grateful for your leadership for the last 12 years as our county attorney,â said Cache CJC Director Terryl Warner during the event. âWe would not be here today if it hadnât been for you.â