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Wythe County board votes to seek special election after Sheriff Foster announces retirement
Summary
At its May 13 meeting the Wythe County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution asking the county attorney to petition the circuit court to schedule a special election for sheriff on Nov. 4, 2025, after Sheriff Foster announced he will retire Aug. 1, 2025 following 38 years of service.
The Wythe County Board of Supervisors on May 13 approved a resolution asking the county attorney to petition the circuit court to schedule a special election to fill a vacancy in the office of county sheriff after Sheriff Foster announced his retirement.
Chairing the meeting, Mr. Barrett said Foster announced that after 38 years he would retire effective Aug. 1, 2025. The board then approved a resolution directing the county attorney to notify the circuit court and request that a special election be scheduled for Nov. 4, 2025.
Supervisor Smith moved the resolution and Supervisor Cherry seconded it. After a brief call for discussion, the board approved the resolution.
The resolution states the vacancy in the sheriff's office must be filled in the manner provided by law and authorizes the county attorney to petition the court to issue a writ or order scheduling a special election to fill the vacancy on Nov. 4, 2025. No further details about nomination deadlines or interim staffing were included in the discussion at the meeting.
