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Grant County sheriff to resign Aug. 16; interim appointment discussed
Summary
The Grant County Commission accepted Sheriff Garrett Harding’s resignation effective Aug. 16, 2024, and discussed appointing an interim sheriff after the resignation is finalized; Chief Deputy Terry Dillon expressed interest and described an administrative, unlicensed office position.
The Grant County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 7 accepted Sheriff Garrett Harding’s letter of resignation effective Aug. 16, 2024, after a motion by Commissioner Marty Meyer and a second from Commissioner Al Roy Hochhalter. The vote was recorded as Meyer—aye, Hochhalter—aye and Chairman Alton Zenker—aye.
Chief Deputy Terry Dillon told commissioners that an administrative office position will be hired to work Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and that the role will not require a peace-officer license. Dillon said he would like to be appointed as interim sheriff. Grant County State’s Attorney Grant Walker said the sheriff’s resignation should be completed before the board proceeds with any appointment.
The board took no further formal action in the meeting to appoint an interim sheriff; the resignation motion, including its effective date, was the recorded action. Next steps recorded in the meeting minutes indicate the board will follow statutory and county procedures before making any appointment or temporary assignment.
