Hamilton County Director of Administration and former County Prosecutor Lee Buckingham will retire at the end of the month. A steady and respected leader, Buckingham has spent three decades serving the people of Hamilton County.
“Working for Hamilton County has been the honor of a lifetime,” Buckingham said. “The people – whether in the Prosecutor’s Office, the courts, or county administration – are truly the best part of this job.”
Buckingham began his service with Hamilton County in 1995 as a Deputy Prosecutor. After 16 years in that role, he was elected Prosecutor in 2010 and led the Prosecutor’s Office for 12 years. He became Director of Administration for the Hamilton County Commissioners in January 2023. Buckingham also served on the county’s Community Corrections Advisory Board for 22 years – many as president.
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“Lee has been a trusted and thoughtful leader in Hamilton County government,” said Steve Dillinger, President of the Hamilton County Commissioners. “His legal expertise, calm presence, and principled approach to public service have made a lasting difference in our community. We wish him nothing but the best.”
A licensed attorney, Buckingham earned his law degree from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and holds an undergraduate degree from Loyola University. He is retiring to move closer to family.
“Leaving Hamilton County is not easy,” Buckingham added. “I’ll always be grateful for the relationships I’ve built and the trust I’ve been given over these 30 years.”
Buckingham’s last day will be Friday, May 30.
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