Grant County board votes 3‑2 to appoint Jen as interim sheriff until election
After debating succession versus opening the vacancy, the Grant County Board voted 3‑2 to appoint Jen as interim sheriff when John Combs’ role is vacated; members discussed continuity, election timing and the option to advertise the position later.
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The Grant County Board of Commissioners voted to appoint Jen as interim sheriff to fill the sheriff’s vacancy when John Combs leaves, after a contested discussion about whether to follow succession or open the position for applications. The motion carried on a roll‑call vote that the clerk recorded as 3 in favor and 2 opposed.
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