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Carroll County State's Attorney Aaron Kaney to Vacate Office After Judicial Appointment
Summary
At its Feb. 19 meeting, the Carroll County Board passed a resolution declaring a vacancy in the State’s Attorney’s office after State’s Attorney Aaron Kaney accepted an appointment as an Associate Judge in Jo‑Daviess County; the Board did not specify next steps for filling the vacancy.
State’s Attorney Aaron Kaney announced to the Carroll County Board on Feb. 19 that he has accepted an appointment as an Associate Judge in Jo‑Daviess County. The Board unanimously approved a resolution declaring the State’s Attorney’s office vacant.
Chair Julie Bickelhaupt presented the resolution; William Iske moved to approve and David Soldat seconded the motion, which carried. Board members publicly thanked Kaney for his years of service as State’s Attorney and as an assistant prosecuting attorney.
The Board did not specify procedures or a timeline for filling the vacancy during the meeting. No formal candidate selection or appointment process was announced at the Feb. 19 session. The Board adjourned at 10:46 a.m.; the next regular meeting is scheduled for March 5, 2026.
