October 17, 2024

Patton opts to retire before end of term

 

By Michael Williamson, Richwood Gazette

Union County Sheriff Jamie Patton has decided to end his term as the county’s chief law enforcement official a little early.

He told the county commissioners at the meeting on Oct. 9 that he will be officially retiring from his office effective Oct. 31.

While he didn’t say exactly where he’s going, he said he does have a job lined up after leaving office.

“I’m going to retire with OPERS (Ohio Public Employees Retirement System) and so I’ll be leaving the office a little early,” he said. “Out of respect for my future employer, I can’t say (where) yet because they have not put things in place there with their staff so hop…

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