By Jim Morrill
jmorrill@charlotteobserver.com

Mecklenburg County Manager Harry Jones notified county commissioners and staff by email this morning that he is being treated for pancreatic cancer.

In the email, he wrote:

"In December, I shared with you that I have been diagnosed with a medical condition requiring extensive treatment. I want to thank you for your prayers, thoughts and well wishes. This generous outpouring of expression and affection from County employees, as well as from friends, family members and colleagues in our community and across the country, is greatly appreciated by me and my family. The treatments for pancreatic cancer continue. I feel well and am working from the office regularly, as well as continuing to exercise and play golf. As my family and I pursue recovery, I know you will continue to respect my privacy. Thank you."

"He looks very good," board chairman Harold Cogdell said. "He looks like he's been responding well to the treatment."

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