County Board statement on the passing of County Attorney Pete Orput

Posted 4/6/22

Washington County Attorney Pete Orput passed away Sunday, April 3 following a battle with cancer. He was 66. In response, the Washington County Board released the statement below, expressing their …

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County Board statement on the passing of County Attorney Pete Orput

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Washington County Attorney Pete Orput passed away Sunday, April 3 following a battle with cancer. He was 66. In response, the Washington County Board released the statement below, expressing their condolences to Mr. Orput’s family: “The Washington County Board of Commissioners wishes to extend its condolences to the family of County Attorney Pete Orput on the passing of Mr. Orput Sunday evening.

Further, they would also like to extend condolences to the employees in the County Attorney’s Office who have lost a great leader, mentor, and friend. We realize that the employees will surely miss Mr. Orput’s guidance and friendship that they have enjoyed during his tenure as County Attorney.

The entire Washington County community has benefited from the energy, tenacity, and fairness that Mr. Orput brought to his position. He will be greatly missed by each of us.

The County Board will provide information on the process related to the county attorney position at a future date.”