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Elected sheriff

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Last discussed Aug 4, 2026.

Public comments (3)

SupportiveBrenda BickerstaffAug 4, 2026

Urged council to put the elected-sheriff question on the ballot and criticized Councilmember Simon over her relationship with the prosecutor.

County Council — Council Meeting - 8/4/2026 — 2026-08-04 · 5:42 →
OpposedAnnette Turker SutherlandAug 4, 2026

With the League of Women Voters, she asked council NOT to put the elected-sheriff amendment on the ballot, arguing appointed sheriffs face stronger ethics and audit guardrails.

County Council — Council Meeting - 8/4/2026 — 2026-08-04 · 7:45 →
SupportiveDarrell HoustonAug 4, 2026

Spoke in favor of an elected sheriff and suggested council use outside counsel for these legal decisions.

County Council — Council Meeting - 8/4/2026 — 2026-08-04 · 16:32 →