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Solano supervisors appoint undersheriff Brad DeWalt to finish sheriff's term after Farrar retirement
Summary
Sheriff Tom Farrar announced his retirement and the board voted 3–2 to appoint undersheriff Brad DeWalt to serve the remainder of Farrar's term; the vote drew public comment criticizing the appointment process.
The Solano County Board of Supervisors voted 3–2 on Tuesday to appoint Under Sheriff Brad DeWalt as Solano County sheriff to serve the remainder of Sheriff Tom Farrar’s term following Farrar’s announced retirement.
Supervisor John Vasquez moved to appoint DeWalt; the motion was seconded and carried by a 3–2 vote with Supervisors James and Williams voting no, the board clerk announced. Supervisors who supported the appointment cited DeWalt’s 30‑plus years of experience and the need for continuity in a long remaining term.
Farrar, who announced a retirement effective Sept. 25, told the board he had served 42 years in the sheriff’s office and said he…
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