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Barry County approves nepotism-policy exception to allow incoming undersheriff to work with his daughter

Barry County Board of Commissioners · March 1, 2026
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Summary

In a 5-3 vote the Barry County Board of Commissioners approved an exception to the county nepotism policy so incoming Undersheriff Kevin Erb may work in the same department as his daughter, Sheriff Cadet Jacquelyn Erb.

The Barry County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to grant an exception to the county nepotism policy to allow incoming Undersheriff Kevin Erb to work in the same department as his daughter, Sheriff Cadet Jacquelyn Erb. The motion, moved by Commissioner Jon Smelker and supported by Commissioner Mike Callton, passed 5-3.

The roll-call vote recorded ayes from Commissioners Mike Callton, Mark Doster, Catherine Getty, David Hatfield and Chair David Jackson; Commissioners Bruce Campbell, Jon Smelker and Bob Teunessen voted no. Minutes state that discussion occurred before the vote but do not record specific statements for or against the exception.

The action was listed on the meeting agenda as an exception to the county nepotism policy. The motion carried, allowing the incoming Undersheriff to be employed in the same department as his daughter under the terms discussed at the meeting.