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Board nominates and appoints Ron Thornton as Clear Creek County sheriff
Summary
Ron Thornton was nominated and accepted the nomination for Clear Creek County sheriff; commissioners cited professionalization and continuity in law‑enforcement services and voted to appoint him.
The Board nominated and appointed Ron Thornton as Clear Creek County sheriff during the Nov. 6 meeting. Thornton accepted the nomination and outlined goals to continue professionalization, improve staffing stability and maintain community relationships.
In the nomination discussion commissioners referenced Thornton's service in the county and his experience leading the sheriff's office, emphasizing public trust and ongoing reforms. The chair recorded the nomination, a second was made, and the board voted to appoint Thornton.
"I accept the nomination," Thornton said, and pledged to continue work to stabilize staffing and service delivery.
The board took the appointment as a public action; Thornton thanked the board and emphasized collaboration with the community and county leadership going forward.
