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Kings County Board rescinds prior pick, appoints Dave Putnam as interim sheriff
Summary
The Kings County Board of Supervisors unanimously rescinded a prior appointment and confirmed retired deputy Dave Putnam as sheriff effective Nov. 24, 2025, to serve the remainder of Sheriff Dave Robinson’s term after Robinson submitted a resignation.
The Kings County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted Nov. 7 to rescind the prior appointment of Rick Bradford and confirm Dave Putnam as Kings County sheriff effective Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at 5 p.m., to serve the remainder of Sheriff Dave Robinson’s current term.
County Administrative Officer Carrie Martinez told the board that Sheriff Dave Robinson submitted a letter of resignation dated Aug. 6, 2025, stating the sheriff’s office position would be vacated effective Nov. 24, 2025. Martinez said the board previously appointed Rick Bradford on Sept. 23, 2025, but Bradford decided to retire from the county effective Nov. 9, creating the need to…
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