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Multiple public commenters press Yamhill County commissioners to verify sheriff's credentials and raise constitutional concerns
Summary
During public comment at the Sept. 18 Yamhill County commissioners meeting, several residents urged the board to verify the credentials of Sheriff Sam Elliott and raised broader claims about Oregon's legal system and constitutionality of state institutions.
Several residents used the public-comment period of the Yamhill County Board of Commissioners' Sept. 18 meeting to press the board on whether Sheriff Sam Elliott holds the required credentials and to raise broader concerns about Oregon’s legal system and constitution.
Ron Vrooman of Beaverton said he supports Sheriff Sam Elliott’s willingness to appear before the public but asserted the sheriff has not provided "proper credentials" that meet requirements under state law and…
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