Building to be officially named in Quilter’s honor
Plaque unveiling to be on Wednesday
The Inyo County Consolidated Office Building is set to be officially dedicated to the memory of former Inyo County Chief Administrator Clint Quilter during a plaque unveiling ceremony to be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday.
The ceremony will be held at the building at 1360 N. Main St. in Bishop and will include guest speakers and light refreshments.
At a meeting in November 2021, the Inyo County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved naming the county consolidated office building in honor of Quilter.
Quilter was first hired by Inyo County as its Public Works director in 2013 and became chief administrative officer in November, 2018. Quilter died of cancer on July 20, 2021.
At the time of
Quilter’s passing, the county noted that as Public Works director, Quilter was instrumental in implementing critical improvements to county infrastructure, served on the team that helped draft Inyo County’s historic cannabis regulations in the face of mounting voter pressure, and proved an invaluable leader during times of emergency, including during the historic runoff of 2017 that damaged several county roads.
Quilter also worked diligently on the consolidated office building, carrying the massive undertaking across the goal line. Perhaps Quilter’s favorite project was bringing commercial air service to the Bishop Airport and while he didn’t get to see the project completed, his expert mentorship and ability to transfer his wealth of knowledge to those around him will ensure its success.
Quilter performed this work with humility, integrity and a dedication to public service that will continue to inspire the Inyo County family long into the future.
Quilter was a steward of the public dollar, always remembering that he worked for the public and was paid with taxpayer dollars. He was a man who
took time to meet with every new employee to share his vision of public service and integrity (and to tell a few stories about his father, who was his role model).
He was also an exceptional leader, able to listen to views on all sides and assess the big picture. He could offer quick and solid solutions during intense anxiety, high emotions and conflicting priorities.
Quilter’s even-mannered approach to controversial issues engendered the respect of his employees, the public, board members, and community partners. When Quilter spoke, people listened, and when people spoke to Quilter, they knew they had his full attention and consideration.
He was a trusted and steady source of support, encouragement, counsel, problem-solving, and camaraderie. Quilter was an active member of the community and he loved coaching the Lone Pine Lady Eagles basketball team. He also was a frequent guest at another favorite project of his, the Lone Pine dog park.